Links Car Wash parent to buy Woodie's Wash Shack, forming 50-site Southeast chain
Back Nine Equity's acquisition will combine two express operators under the Woodie's brand across four states, with the deal expected to close in the coming months.
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Sud Stop opens 21st location with new express wash in Clermont
The rapidly growing operator now runs 12 express washes across Florida, marking the debut with free washes and discounted founders club memberships.
Design choices made before construction can shape a wash's long-term success
On a Wash Talk podcast episode, Modernwash's Tim Hogue argues that building layout and permitting deserve as much attention as equipment and chemistry.
Washworld marks 20-year tenure of sales and marketing VP Rich Andreas
The equipment maker credited Rich Andreas with shaping company culture and driving wash innovations across two decades of service.
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.
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.
Soapy Joe's gathers 500 team members for appreciation event
The San Diego chain closed out a day at Mission Bay with food trucks, games and giveaways to recognize staff across its 27 locations.
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.
