Mark VII adds two direct sales directors amid leadership transition
The equipment maker named Kaleb Lingg and Cameron McDonnell to lead its eastern and western sales territories as VP Matthias Thomann returns to parent company WashTec.
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Why Google search still drives car wash leads in the AI era
A digital marketing expert says Google searches hit a record high in early 2026 even as AI tools spread, making local search visibility and email more valuable for wash operators.
Bubble Down lands $200M to fuel Southeast express wash expansion
The Tampa-based operator, currently at eight locations, will use growth capital from BTG Pactual's Strategic Capital to build new sites and pursue acquisitions.
Welcomemat's Q2 report benchmarks car wash marketing performance
The digital marketing firm's third quarterly IMPACT report draws on data from thousands of wash locations to compare paid ads, SEO and fundraising results.
EWC opens 17th Michigan Clean Express site in Bloomfield Hills
Express Wash Concepts adds a new Clean Express Auto Wash to its 142-location footprint, with two more Michigan sites under construction near Flint.
Splash Car Wash buys Falmouth site for third Massachusetts location
The Northeast operator's purchase of Green Ocean Car Wash continues an acquisition streak spanning seven states as it works to build density in existing markets.
Soapy Joe's opens 27th San Diego wash, eyes doubling in 18 months
The family-owned chain launched its Camino Ruiz location and says 19 more sites are in development or the pipeline across San Diego County.
Speeders Car Wash pairs new Omaha site with Casey's convenience store
The Summit Wash Holdings brand extends its Midwest push with a co-located wash-and-fuel format as it marks 50 years serving the Omaha market.
Washworld marks Rich Andreas's 20 years leading sales and marketing
The Wisconsin equipment maker credited its VP of sales and marketing with shaping company culture and driving wash innovation over two decades.
ISTOBAL expands global reach with heavy 2026 trade show schedule
The Spanish wash equipment maker attended events across Europe and the Americas in the first half of 2026 to deepen ties in strategic markets.
