🌅Good morning! In this issue of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter, read about Clean Freak Car Wash’s expansion into a suburb of Tampa, Florida.

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Clean Freak Car Wash jumps into new Florida market with two locations

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   Editor’s Pick 👇

• When you should use microfiber towels during a car wash: Microfiber towels feature a soft texture, high absorbency and durability that has made them a near-necessity in car washing. The Germantown News & Shelby Sun-Times recently did a story outlining the best times to use microfiber towels during a car wash in order to get the best outcome for your car - including the initial wash and drying, interior cleaning and glass cleaning. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• Club Car Wash, one of the fastest-growing express car wash companies in the United States, is celebrating the grand opening this weekend of its newest location in Grand Junction, Colorado. On Saturday, the location will host a special event featuring live radio remotes, special guests and giveaways, including the chance to win free car washes and memberships. Club Car Wash is also offering its best wash – the MVP – for just $1 for a limited time, with all proceeds benefiting STRiVE, a local nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.

• Express Wash Concepts has opened its eighth Clean Express Auto Wash location in metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. The site is at 20340 Farmington Rd. in Livonia. EWC currently operates has 118 express wash locations across Pittsburgh, Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus and Hampton Roads, Va. Through Sunday, the Livonia location is offering free “Ceramic 4 Ultra” signature washes. Customers can also get 50 percent off for the first three months of a new membership. Also, Clean Express will donate $10 to Elmwood Blessing Box, a local nonprofit providing discreet access to food and essential items for neighbors in need.

• A new BlueWave Express Car Wash location has opened in Morgan Hill, California. Founded in 2007 in Texas by Daniel Family Companies, BlueWave has 60-plus sites in Texas and California. According to its website, the goal for each car wash at BlueWave is to use the minimum amount of water and provide the best car wash available. Its soft, eco-friendly water is in compliance with local and state regulations.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Kenzie’s Car Wash in Dubai offers luxury, eco-friendly services: Kenzie’s Car Wash is offering premium automotive care for everyday drivers and luxury vehicle owners alike and emerging as a top choice in the UAE’s competitive car care industry. Kenzie’s waterless car wash process reduces water waste while delivering a swirl-free, spotless finish. The company offers a full range of services, including interior and exterior detailing, paint protection film installation, nano ceramic coating, scratch repair, and eco-friendly waterless car washes. The services are delivered by highly trained professionals using industry-grade equipment and safe, pH-balanced products.

  👉 More updates here.

  What’s Coming Up  📅

• 12th Women in Carwash Conference: The biannual conference’s second event of the year is set for Jun 8-10, 2025, at The Charter Hotel in Seattle, Washington. The three-day event includes presentations, hands-on workshops, discussion groups, open forums, networking opportunities, and entertaining experiences. More info here.

• Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo 2025: The premier event for fuel, food and convenience retailers in the Southwest United States is set for June 9-11, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. More info here.

• Sunshine Expo 2025: The Florida Petroleum Marketers Association’s annual event is July 28-30, 2025, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. More info here.  

• Leadership Worth Following Growth Summit: The LWF’s Growth Summit, designed to bring together car wash professionals committed to growth, impact and authentic leadership, is Sept. 22-23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. More info here.

• Car Wash Show Europe 2025: The leading car wash trade fair in Europe takes place Sept. 24-25, 2025, at EXPO Greater Amsterdam in the Netherlands. More info here.

• Northeast Regional Carwash Convention 2025: The NRCC, scheduled for Oct. 6-8, 2025, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, includes educational seminars, keynote speakers, and a large trade show. More info here.

• NACS Show 2025: The National Association of Convenience Stores trade show, scheduled for Oct. 14-17, 2025, Chicago, Illinois, brings together convenience and fuel retailing industry professionals for learning, buying and selling and networking. More info here.

• SEMO Show 2025: The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual automotive industry tradeshow is Nov. 4-7, 2025, at the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center. Read more here.

• ICA 2026 The Car Wash Show: The International Carwash Association’s premier event is set for May 11-13, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. More info here.

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