👋Good morning! In a decision released this week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld Belanger Inc.’s patent infringement verdict against Wash World Inc. but did trim the original $9.8 million awarded by the jury. Read the details in this issue of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter.

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🔦TODAY’S SPOTLIGHT🔦

Federal Appeals Court upholds car wash patent verdict against Wash World but pares back award

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   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Sonny’s Digital Queue System can optimize car wash operations: Sonny’s Digital Queue provides real-time vehicle images for attendants, ensuring precise loading and service delivery. Its intuitive drag-and-drop interface allows manual reordering, conveyor control, and equipment retraction, minimizing errors and enhancing efficiency. The system integrates seamlessly with Sonny’s SmartSTOP, providing attendants with full tunnel oversight, event logs, and control over collision-prevention functions. Operators have reported a 25% reduction in loading errors and a 15% increase in throughput after implementing the system. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• Flagship Carwash recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Glen Burnie, Maryland, which features a 48,000-square-foot, fully enclosed, climate-controlled facility that can offer car washes year-round. The new site offers both full-service and express car wash options and has 27 vacuum bays and floor mat washers. Flagship, based in Rockville, Maryland, has more than 30 locations across Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.

•  Konny’s Car Wash, based in Kaufman, Texas, recently opened its third location at 12302 Elam Road in Balch Springs and features a 120-foot long full NCS (National Carwash Solutions) tunnel. Konny’s also has locations in Kaufman and Mesquite. Konny’s features 3-minute professional washes in an eco-friendly and sustainable operation. 

• Links Car Wash continues its growth in Florida with the opening of its newest location in Leesburg. Links, which is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is an affiliate of Madison Capital Group and specializes in the acquisition, development and management of express car wash services. To celebrate the site’s opening, Links will offer free car washes on Saturday and Sunday (March 29-30). Other amenities include vacuums, mat cleaners, towels and window cleaners.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• How Hoora is revolutionizing tech-driven auto care in India: A new wave of auto care innovation is changing the way people maintain their vehicles in India. At the forefront of this transformation is Hoora, a tech-powered doorstep car and bike washing service that allows vehicle owners to book professional cleaning services through an app. With its digital-first approach and growing presence in over 60 cities, Hoora is improving convenience, efficiency and service quality. The company integrates advanced cleaning technologies and high-quality products to ensure a long-lasting finish and enhanced vehicle durability. Read more here.

   What’s Coming Up  📅

• Midwest Petroleum & C-Store Tradeshow 2025: With over 300 exhibitors, “M-PACT” will showcase the latest products, services and technologies April 1-3 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. More info here.

• Upper Midwest Convenience Store and Energy Convention 2025: UMCS is a collaboration between FUELING MINNESOTA and FUELIowa trade associations and held April 7-9, 2025, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. More info here.

• ICA Car Wash Show 2025: The ultimate gathering for car wash pros returns to the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center April 26-28, 2025. More info here.

• 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.

• 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.

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