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   Editor’s Pick 👇

• U.S. bankruptcy trustee questions Fuller’s Car Wash ‘insider’ financial maneuvers: A story on Patch.com, outlines the latest court filing in the bankruptcy case of the Fuller’s Car Wash in Hinsdale, Illinois, where a 14-year-old boy died in 2023 after being struck by a car driven out of the car wash by an employee. In late January, the car wash filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, just before depositions were scheduled in a wrongful death suit. The U.S. trustee in the bankruptcy claims Fuller’s shifted assets to “insiders” before the bankruptcy filing in January. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• Tommy’s Express Car Wash welcomes the community for a weekend-long celebration marking the grand opening of its first-ever ‘World Model’ location in Holland, Michigan. The World Model is a streamlined, high-performance solution for urban areas with limited space. It features a pre-installed aluminum wash bay with complete plumbing, all within a four-month build target. Guests this weekend can enjoy giveaways, fun activities and support a local non-profit today through Sunday. A portion of all washes on Saturday will be donated to the Outdoor Discovery Center, a nonprofit focused on outdoor education and conservation.

• Construction is well underway on a new Lipton Car Wash in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The work is being completed by Bold Commercial Construction LLC. The gravel base fill and conveyor trench are in place, setting the stage for slab prep and vertical construction. Site grading and utility coordination are ongoing as the company pushes toward the next major milestones.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Deltic Wash Force announces addition of Lizzy Gareau: Deltic Wash Force, a provider of car wash solutions based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, recently announced the addition of Lizzy Gareau as its financial controller. In her role, Gareau oversees financial operations, including forecasting and reporting. She also brings a deep understanding of financial systems, which allows her to deliver valuable expertise and insight to the company. “We are extremely fortunate to have Lizzy as part of our team,” said Brett Bunston, president of Deltic Wash Force. “Her leadership and financial expertise have played a pivotal role in supporting our growth.”

  👉 More updates here.

  What’s Coming Up  📅

• 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.

• ROADMAP by ICA: The International Carwash Association presents its two-day ROADMAP conference 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.

• 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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