Speeders Car Wash opens new Omaha site next to Casey's
The Summit Wash Holdings brand marks 50 years in Omaha with a location built alongside a Casey's convenience store as its Midwest expansion continues.
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Acquisitions, expansions, financing, and the money moving through the car wash industry.
Texas wash owner pitches motorcycle wash system as add-on revenue
Pappy's Carwash operator Ken Eckenroth is distributing the Bike Spa automated motorcycle wash in the U.S. and has built a covered detailing bay for up to 20 bikes.
Soapy Joe's opens 27th wash with plans to nearly double footprint
The family-owned California chain opened a new San Diego location and has 19 more sites in development or the pipeline over the next 18 months.
Summit Wash Holdings crosses 100-location mark after four years of expansion
The membership-focused operator behind Speeders, Russell Speeder's, and Waters Car Wash has opened eight sites so far in 2026 with more than 10 planned.
ClearWater Express adds Kaufman site to growing Texas footprint
The express chain acquired an operating car wash in Kaufman, Texas, effective July 20, continuing its expansion across the state.
Car care products market projected to hit $22 billion by 2033
New research points to steady growth driven by ceramic coatings, eco-friendly formulas, and a rising demand for professional detailing services.
ZIPS marks Kentucky remodels with free washes and membership deals
The chain will host ribbon cuttings, complimentary washes and Folds of Honor scholarship presentations at three renovated Central Kentucky sites.
How restored 100% bonus depreciation reshapes car wash tax planning
A federal law change lets wash owners accelerate a large share of an acquisition's cost into first-year deductions, but experts warn tax breaks cannot fix a weak location.
Express Wash Concepts opens 17th Michigan wash in Bloomfield Hills
The express operator's latest Clean Express Auto Wash expands its Metro Detroit footprint, with two more Flint-area locations under construction.
Tommy's Express starts building second Oshkosh wash on former Applebee's site
The franchise's new Wisconsin tunnel at 1700 S. Koeller St. is set to open in 2027 with a dual-belt conveyor and app-based membership.