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✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

   Editor’s Pick 👇

• LUV Car Wash acquires new site to expand Los Angeles market footprint: Arizona-based LUV Car Wash recently announced the successful acquisition of Inglewood Express Car Wash in Inglewood, California, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion within the Los Angeles market. The acquisition brings the total number of LUV Car Wash locations to 77 nationwide. “Our continued growth in the Los Angeles market is a key part of our strategy to provide more convenient, high-quality wash locations for our customers,” Darren Skarecky, CEO of LUV Car Wash, said in a statement. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• A newly renovated self-service car wash has officially reopened in Maynard, Arkansas, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month. Want a Wash Car Wash now features modern amenities and upgraded infrastructure. The two-bay facility has been outfitted with all-new plumbing and electrical systems. Additional improvements include the installation of an ATM, a drink machine, vending machines and a vehicle vacuum station. The entire site has been painted, and new billboards erected.

• GO Car Wash, a nationwide chain with more than a dozen Virginia locations, is the latest business to open its doors in The Crossings at Bartlett Station in Carrolton, Va. The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the site last month. Launched by Imperial Capital in 2019, GO Car Wash has more than 150 locations across nine states – Virginia, New York, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Nevada, Nebraska, Oregon and California.  

• A grand opening was recently held of the 10,600-square-foot Folkman Plaza in Hobart, Wisconsin, which includes a new car wash, The Wash Shack, a locally owned and operated company that includes a car wash tunnel offering both touch and touch-free options. Ground broke on the new space in late June 2024. The Wash Shack’s high-speed tunnel is billed as the longest in the state.  

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Express Auto Wash president named to CCA Board of Directors: Express Auto Wash President Ayaaz Jamal has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Carwash Association (CCA), the national voice of the professional car wash industry in Canada. Under his direction, Express Auto Wash has grown into one of British Columbia’s leading car wash brands, known for its advanced technology, customer-first service model, and sustainable operations. “This is a tremendous honor and an exciting opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders across Canada,” Jamal said. “I’m looking forward to contributing to the continued growth, innovation, and professional excellence of Canada’s car wash sector.”

  👉 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.

❓DID YOU KNOW❓

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