Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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John Olert outlines how durability, transparency and an operator advisory council are shaping the equipment maker's product roadmap, including digital parts tools and reclaim systems.
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 San Diego County operator brought teammates from its 27 locations together at Mission Bay for recognition, food trucks, and prize giveaways.
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 membership-focused operator behind the Speeders, Russell Speeder's, and Waters brands has expanded across six states, with more sites planned this year.
The combined company will operate 50 express car wash locations across four states under the Woodie's Wash Shack brand.
A new market report projects steady 5.4% annual growth through 2033, driven by subscription programs, rising vehicle ownership and digital technology adoption.
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 Charlotte-based operator's long-running scholarship program continues to fund higher education for hourly workers across four states.
