🌅Good morning! In this issue of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter learn about Flagstop Car Wash’s three new site openings in central Virginia, including two gained through acquisition.

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Director of Journalism/Editor in Chief
CW Daily News

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🔦TODAY’S SPOTLIGHT🔦

Flagstop Car Wash opens three new sites in Virginia, including two through acquisition

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✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Top factors to weigh when exploring the car wash business: A recent national report by Convenience Store News explored several areas c-store owners should delve into before deciding whether to also become a car wash operator. When getting started, research in areas like such as location, zoning issues, amount of space needed (especially if on an established site), nearby competition and traffic volume are always important. Equipment choice is generally a top concern, with many c-stores electing in-bay automatic car washes over tunnel systems due to less labor and maintenance required. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• Tommy’s Express Car Wash will celebrate the grand opening this weekend of its first location in Coldwater, Michigan. On Saturday (April 26), the site will donate $2 to the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence for every car washed. Crockett’s Smoked BBQ will be on site Friday (April 25) and Saturday as well as free giveaways and visitors can enter a raffle. With nearly 250 locations across North America, Tommy’s Express is ranked No. 1 in the car wash category on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list.

• RipTide Car Wash has purchased two of the three locations of Sam’s Car Wash in North Carolina – on East Innes Street in Salisbury and the site in Concord. The father-son owners of Sam’s, Glenn and Dwight Allen, have decided to downsize and focus their efforts on the family’s original location on West Innes Street in Salisbury, which has been in operation since 1962.  

• In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, teachers will be able to receive several amenities at Waterway Carwash. Each Wednesday in May, teachers can receive a free hot wax express wash, 10 cents off per gallon of gasoline (at participating fuel locations) and a free fountain or hot beverage (at locations with convenience stores). “This month is about showing our appreciation for the educators who play such an important role in shaping future generations,” said Shaun Nordgaarden, Waterway’s chief operations officer.

  👉 More updates here.

  Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• How to avoid fines with France’s strict car wash regulations: Washing a car outside of designated facilities can lead to fines in France - even when drought restrictions are not in place. The regulations against unauthorized car washing are designed to prevent pollution caused by wastewater runoff, backed by a standard fine of €450. However, if the activity results in proven environmental harm, the penalties may rise to €75,000 and up to two years in prison, as set out in Article L216-6 of the Environmental Code. Among the areas car washing in prohibited are public highways, private roads open to public traffic, pavements and walkways, riverbanks, harbors and quays; and public parks and gardens.

  👉 More updates here.

   What’s Coming Up  📅

• ICA Car Wash Show 2025: The International Carwash Association’s 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.

• 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.

❓DID YOU KNOW❓

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