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Club Car Wash acquires pair of Clean Getaway Express locations in Dubuque, Iowa

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✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Yes, you can get a pumpkin-spiced car wash (at least in Colorado): There are pumpkin-spiced car washes available. Quick Quack Car Wash currently has 10 locations in the state of Colorado, and it is offering a pumpkin-spiced car wash this fall. It contains a proprietary blend of cinnamon, cloves and other spices to produce the fall scent. The scent is released during the wash to add to an immersive car wash experience. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• If the application for Drake’s Car Wash looked familiar to the Murrysville (Pennsylvania) council, that’s because they’ve seen nearly all of it before. Council approved a plan a few years ago for Tommy’s Car Wash on the same spot, the former Choice Auto property on Route 22 near School Road. “The previous applicant walked away from that project,” Murrysville Chief Administrator Michael Nestico said. “(Drake’s) has essentially mirrored that plan with a few minor adjustments.” The only major difference in the plan was the addition of a third lane for cars to queue in, with all lanes 100 feet in length. The number of vacuum spaces was also reduced.

• There’s another car wash coming to Livingston County, Michigan, but developers need a little more time to get it up and running. The Howell Township Planning Commission approved a one-year extension for The Soapy Bucket Car Wash, which has approved site plans at 100 Springborn Dr. The brand already has two locations in Livingston County at 1026 E. Grand River Ave. and 1415 Lawson Dr. Construction is expected to begin construction this fall or winter, but several circumstances have delayed groundbreaking – including gaining approval for a stormwater basin location, rebidding several major components, and obtaining the necessary financing.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• South Korea commercial car wash system market is expanding: According to Verified Market Reports, the South Korea commercial car wash system market was valued at $700 million in 2022 and is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8 percent from 2024 to 2030. The commercial car wash system industry in South Korea is driven by rapid digitalization, a tech-savvy population, and strong demand from businesses seeking consumer insights in a highly competitive and trend-sensitive market. The rise of e-commerce, K-pop, and K-beauty has fueled the need for real-time data analytics, while government support for innovation and ESG compliance is pushing companies to invest in research-driven strategies.

  👉 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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