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ModWash to open second location in Greenville, S.C.

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   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Links Car Wash acquires two express sites in Florida and Texas: Links Car Wash is proud to announce the acquisition of two additional express car wash locations, strengthening its presence in both Florida and Texas. The newly acquired properties include the former Waters Express Car Wash located at 2273 S Tamiami Trail in Venice, Florida, and the former Varsity Express Car Wash located at 850 NE Alsbury Boulevard in Burleson, Texas. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• Tommy’s Express Car Wash, a leading national car wash franchise, has broken ground on its newest location in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Located at 1970 Breton Road SE, just south of Breton Village, this location is expected to open to the public in 2026. This location will feature the signature Tommy’s Express building design and exclusive wash technology built for speed and convenience. Guests can watch through oversized bay windows as vehicles move along a dual-belt conveyor, receiving a full service in an average of just three minutes. Complimentary self-serve vacuums and mat washers are also available on-site.

• Quick Quack Car Wash has filed plans for work at a new site in Humble, Texas, according to a July filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction is set to begin in May 2026 and wrap up in October, per the filing. The project has an estimated cost of $1.4 million. With more than 290 locations across seven states, Quick Quack offers car washes with technology, such as a three-step paint sealant process and ceramic duck coating.

• The Redlands (California) Planning Commission recently unanimously approved plans for a 90-room hotel, a drive-through coffee shop and a car wash on a long-vacant site along California Street, about 500 feet south of Interstate 10. The site plan includes a 3,588-square-foot car wash with indoor mechanical equipment and capacity for 13 vehicles in line at a time. There will also be a total of 21 parking spaces. 

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Noise issues force new Colwood car wash to adjust late night hours: The SpeedWash Colwood in British Columbia officially opened to the public on Aug. 22. The new facility was marketed as Canada’s longest express car wash, and upon opening boasted 24-hour service. However, that feature was not long for this world, as Colwood residents took to Facebook to complain about the noise generated by the car wash late at night. Some people even said it sounded like an air raid siren. These complaints are the latest speed bump for SpeedWash, whose opening was delayed by nearly two months due to shipment delays of essential equipment. Colwood council took action, contacting SpeedWash and encouraging them to shorten their hours to 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.

  👉 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.

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