🌅Good morning! Read the details of Clean Sweep Car Wash’s decision to sell off its sites in Lexington, Kentucky, in this issue of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter.

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Clean Sweep Car Wash sells off its portfolio of sites in Lexington, Ky.

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✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Raindrop Car Wash customers provide more than 40,000 meals: Raindrop Car Washes have presented their second-quarter donation check of $32,306 to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, part of its ongoing Wash Away Hunger Wednesdays initiative, according to a report in the Anniston (Ala.) Star. The company donates $1 to the effort for every car that’s washed every Wednesday. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• ZIPS Car Wash recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of five upgraded sites in the Knoxville, Tennessee, area. The sites are 106 Moss Grove Blvd., 7365 Kingston Pike, and 4416 Western Ave., all in Knoxville; 102 S. Illinois Ave. Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and 1688 N. Main Street in Crossville, Tenn. Through its ongoing national partnership with Folds of Honor, at the event ZIPS recognized three local students of military families, each with a $500 academic scholarship.

• Tsunami Express Car Wash will celebrate the grand opening of its location in Plover, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, with free washes and a fundraiser for children battling cancer. The site, located at 210 Crossroads Drive, will offer free washes to all visitors through Sept. 7. During the same period, new customers can purchase an unlimited monthly membership for $5, with all proceeds donated to Special Spaces Wisconsin, a nonprofit that creates dream bedroom makeovers for children with cancer. The Plover site features free vacuums, tire air, mat cleaners, interior cleaning spray and microfiber towels.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Australian car wash showcase expands to two new cities this October: Following packed-out events in Brisbane and Perth last year, Rinse! – the Australia Car Wash Association’s signature car wash showcase – is going trans-Tasman and heading south, with Auckland and Melbourne joining the tour for the first time in October 2025. The event has become a favorite on the ACWA calendar, combining practical supplier insights with relaxed, no-pressure networking in a format that’s fast, friendly, and fluff-free. Designed for both new and experienced operators, Rinse! is about giving attendees a chance to see what’s new, meet the right people, and soak up smart ideas to take back to their sites.

  👉 More updates here.

   What’s Coming Up  📅

• 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.

• ROADMAP by ICA: The International Carwash Association presents its two-day ROADMAP conference Nov. 3-4, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Day 1’s focus will be “People,” while Day 2 will be “Projections.” 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.

• 12th Women in Carwash Conference: The first bi-annual Women in Carwash Conference of 2026 will be held Jan. 18-20, 2026, at the Hilton Clearwater (Florida) Beach Resort & Spa. More info here.

• SCWA Convention & Expo 2026: The Southwest Car Wash Association’s annual “First Big Car Wash Show of Year” will be held Feb. 25-27, 2026, at the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center. More info 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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