Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Acquisitions, expansions, financing, and the money moving through the car wash industry.
The Utah-based express chain has added 26 locations since 2022 through a mix of acquisitions and new builds, and co-founder Conner Atkins is reflecting on what fast growth taught the company.
The Summit Wash Holdings brand signed a multiyear deal bringing game day perks, arena signage and customer rewards to University of Connecticut sports.
The nation's fifth-largest conveyor operator now runs 331 washes across 30 states after its latest Palmetto State opening.
The QC Capital-backed platform reaches 10 sites across three states and shifts from acquisition to self-developed construction in a fast-growing Florida metro.
The regional trade show will run March 23 and 24, 2027, at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, drawing operators and suppliers from five Midwest states.
The chain's newest conveyor site brings its national total to 331 locations across 30 states, paired with grand opening promotions and a YMCA fundraiser.
The Summit Wash Holdings brand signed a multiyear sponsorship deal that ties its membership model to Connecticut's marquee college sports program.
The chain marked its grand opening with proceeds from a discounted MVP wash going to a local nonprofit and giveaways for early visitors.
The family-owned Florida operator is expanding across the Tampa Bay region and framing its growth around community ties and local hiring.
The chain's newest Michigan location brings its state count to seven, with another Detroit site slated to open in late September.
