🌅Good morning! Express Wash Concepts continues its expansion of its Clean Express Auto Wash brand with a new acquisition. Read more in this issue of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter.

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Express Wash Concepts acquires Cleanland Car Wash in Ohio

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   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Flagstop Car Wash partners with Boys & Girls Club in fundraiser for local Virginia communities: Flagstop Car Wash has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck to help support youth programs in local communities. When a wash is purchased through the online link below, 50 percent of the proceeds go directly to the nonprofit’s youth programs. Flagstop was founded in 1981 by Bob Schrum, Jamie Nester, Craig Marable and Derek Haynes acquired the company in 2016 and it now has nearly 25 sites primarily in the area of Richmond, Va. The Northern Neck club provides affordable, safe, diverse and mission-driven programs for youth ages 5-18 in four Virginia counties. Fundraising link is here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• The Amarillo (Texas) Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for tips on two people seen on camera burglarizing the Quick Quack Car Wash at 2400 S. Georgia St. A man and woman were caught on camera earlier in the morning forcing their way into the car wash. Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (806) 374-4400, submit a tip online at amapolice.org, or use the P3 Tips app. An anonymous tip leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

• New Day Car Wash is holding grand openings on two new locations this month – in Fultonville, Alabama, and 5305 Highway 280 in Birmingham. New Day marks the launch of each new location with a grand opening celebration featuring their philanthropic initiative, Wash for a Cause, which provides customers the opportunity to support local organizations while enjoying a free wash. The Fultonville site’s grand opening runs through Sunday while the Birmingham site’s event is June 19-22.

• Tommy’s Express Car Wash, the fastest-growing car wash brand in the nation, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Free washes are available at the site through June 15. Amenities at the site include complimentary floor mat washers and high-powered vacuum stations. With nearly 250 franchise locations across North America, Tommy’s Express ranks No. 1 in the car wash category on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list and is also recognized on the list of Fastest-Growing Franchises.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Schmicko brings car care to doorsteps across Sydney, New South Wales: From Schmicko Sydney, a trusted leader in premium mobile car care, is rolling out its advanced car detailing, washing and protection services across Greater Sydney (Australia). As a top provider of car detailing in Sydney, Schmicko offers everything from mobile car wash and ceramic coating to roof lining repair and dash cam installations. Schmicko is redefining the way Sydneysiders care for their vehicles-with expert services delivered straight to their door. The company uses eco-friendly practices, is fully insured on every job, and ensures each technician is professionally trained and equipped with top-tier 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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