RipTide offers free August washes to teachers across three states
The 22-location chain is giving educators and school staff free washes with a valid ID and running a back-to-school supply drive at every site.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Grand openings, fundraisers, charity washes, and the industry's local footprint.
The 22-location chain is giving educators and school staff free washes with a valid ID and running a back-to-school supply drive at every site.
The franchise paired its ribbon cutting with a food pantry drive and giveaways to introduce its newest Texas wash to the surrounding community.
The San Antonio chain is offering its $27 Gleam Wash at no charge to school employees who show a valid staff ID for one day only.
The New York State Car Wash Association drew 85 attendees to Saratoga Race Course for its first trackside gathering, with a fall tour and meeting set for October.
The chain will award $500 gift cards to more than 25 educators through its Teacher Sweeps campaign, accepting community nominations through September 15.
A couple pulled into a PureMagic location on the way to the hospital when labor progressed too quickly, and the father delivered their daughter in the vehicle.
The 22-location operator is again waving fees for educators with a school ID and running a back-to-school supply drive across its Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee sites.
The chain's new Missouri location marks its grand opening by donating MVP wash profits to a local child advocacy center and offering scratch-off prizes.
The operator's Marshall, Missouri, location donated half of a day's wash sales to support meals and hydration for local student-athletes.
The New York State Car Wash Association held its first trackside gathering at Saratoga Race Course, with more events planned across the state.