Express Wash Concepts earns spot on Inc. 5000 list for the fifth time

Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024.

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Express Wash Concepts earns spot on Inc. 5000 list for the fifth time

Express Wash Concepts, which operates five express car wash brands, has once again been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

EWC is ranked No. 3,314 on the 2025 edition of the list with 119-percent growth over the three years 2021-2024.

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Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024.

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   Editor’s Pick 👇

  • Kleen-Rite is now offering OEM parts for Motor City Wash Works: Kleen-Rite Corp., the nation’s top wholesale supplier to professional car wash businesses, has partnered with Motor City Wash Works to offer genuine OEM parts for their tunnel and conveyor systems. Kleen-Rite is focused on being the most trusted distributor for these components as part of their overall goal of being the reliable supplier to the car wash industry. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

  • Matthews Real Estate Investment Services facilitated the recent closing of a sale in Plano, Texas, at Coit Marketplace which will be the home of a new Super Star Car Wash. Super Star, founded in Arizona in 1993, has more than 110 sites across four states – Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas.

  • The site of a car wash in Gloucester County, New Jersey, has changed hands as part of a new transaction arranged by Vantage Commercial. In a news release, the firm said it represented two undisclosed parties in the deal at 641 Bridgeton Pike in Mantua. It described the business, Route 45 Car Wash, as a well-established operator in the region. Vantage Commercial Vice President Ken Richardson and Sales Associate Jared Richardson spearheaded the deal.

  • A property that once belonged to a longtime automotive repair shop in Miamisburg, Ohio, is being replaced by a car wash. The city of Miamisburg announced recently that Flying Ace Car Wash is constructing a location at 1237 Central Avenue. Property records indicate “Flying Ace MIDCO, LLC.” purchased the property on July 25 for $1,550,000. Flying Ace already operates one location in the city, at 201 N. Springboro Pike.

    👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

  • Asia Wash expanding its presence in Europe: Asia Wash, a Taiwanese car wash manufacturer established in 1985, is expanding its presence in Europe. The company combines Taiwanese technical expertise with Chinese production capabilities, an approach reflected in the concept of ‘Taiwan tech, China made.’ Asia Wash first sold tunnel models in Europe in 2023, in Germany. After participating in the same year at the Car Wash Show Europe they also delivered tunnel models to Spain. The company offers rollover models, tunnel machines, touchless systems, bus and truck washers, train washers and unattended solutions, designed to meet a wide range of operational needs.

    👉 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.

❓DID YOU KNOW❓

According to a recent report by Market Research Intellect, the smart car wash machine market is forecast to grow to $2.5 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.2 percent (2026 to 2033).

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