Wild Water Express reopens four SoCal washes after upgrade push
The Southern California chain marked months of site improvements with a series of single-day grand reopening events running from late August through September.
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Acquisitions, expansions, financing, and the money moving through the car wash industry.
Super Star car wash in Lake Elsinore sells for $3.4 million before construction wrapped
A Southern California 1031 exchange buyer secured the single-tenant express wash on a pre-sale basis, underscoring continued investor appetite for net-leased wash assets.
Tidal Wave Auto Spa lands on Inc. 5000 list for seventh straight year
The Georgia-based express wash chain ranked No. 2,062 with a 165% three-year revenue growth rate, extending its run on the fastest-growing companies list since 2020.
Soapy Joe's takes mascot to Comic-Con for 'sidekick' marketing campaign
The 27-location San Diego chain used the convention to hand out free washes and build brand affinity through an experiential storyline.
WashStacks and WashWise Academy form partnership for independent operators
The operations platform and coaching company say they will combine training and workflow systems to help owners build stronger teams and improve execution.
Face-to-face sales make a comeback in car wash membership retention
Josh Noonan of NXT Wash argues human interaction now outperforms contactless kiosks for converting and keeping members, especially at high-penetration sites.
Sunshine Car Wash to hit 10 Tampa Bay sites with Oct. 24 Fowler Ave. opening
The family-owned Florida operator will mark its newest location with a two-week grand opening and a fundraiser for breast cancer research.
Tommy's Express adds new locations in California, Virginia and Washington
The franchise brand continues its national expansion with new express tunnel sites in Lake Elsinore, Yorktown and Union Gap.
ZIPS marks remodeled sites with free wash weekend across three states
The chain gave away washes at upgraded locations in Georgia, South Carolina and Kentucky as part of an ongoing reinvestment in existing stores and technology.
Newly built Super Star car wash in Lake Elsinore sells for $3.4 million
A Southern California investor acquired the single-tenant express wash on a 20-year absolute triple-net lease through a 1031 exchange completed shortly after opening.