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Tidal Wave Auto Spa opens new express car wash in Auburn, N.Y.

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   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Be afraid - and stay clean: “Haunted Carwash” returns to Southern California: From KTLA.com, a spine-tingling, immersive Halloween event that is growing into a local tradition will return in October with an additional location in San Bernardino County. Entering its fifth year, the drive-thru Haunted Carwash will be back in Lakewood, Anaheim and expand “by popular demand” for the first time into Montclair. The “heart-pounding” event runs on select nights between Oct. 3 and Nov. 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• Summit Wash Holdings, an industry-leading, membership-focused car wash group with operations in Connecticut, New York, Nebraska, Missouri, New Jersey, and Florida, announced the opening of another Waters Car Wash in Orlando (7520 East Colonial Dr.), further strengthening the brand’s footprint in Central Florida with more than 20 locations now serving the region. “Our goal is to provide more communities with convenient, high-quality car wash experiences, and Orlando has been an essential part of that growth,” said Ray Underwood, Chief Development Officer at Summit Wash Holdings.

• A new Quick Quack Car Wash site in the Sienna Ridge retail center in El Dorado Hills, California, is now open at 3379 Bass Lake Rd. This is the chain’s first El Dorado Hills location. Locally based Quick Quack is one of the largest and fastest-growing express car wash operators in the country. The chain has many Sacramento-area locations, with several more in the works. Tenants are also lined up for a new retail building in the same El Dorado Hills center where Quick Quack is located. That building is expected to include Chipotle Mexican Grill and The Posh Bagel.

• Leaven Kids has awarded Seven Flags Car Wash in Fairfield, California, the Mayor Harry T. Price Achievement Award for its support of youth education development in Solano County. “Seven Flags’ impact has been nothing short of amazing,” Leaven Kids Chief Executive Officer Mark Lillis said in a statement. The award, sponsored by Copart, will be presented at the Leaven Kids Gala on Oct. 5. It honors the legacy of the late Harry Price, longtime mayor of Fairfield who was a founding member and vocal advocate of the Leaven Kids mission.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• European car washing system market is set to expand: According to a recent report by Verified Market Research, the European car washing system market size was valued at $3.3708 billion in 2024. It is projected to reach $5.3877 billion 2031, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.66 percent. The market research industry is propelled by several key drivers that continue to shape its expansion and relevance across sectors. The exponential growth of digital data, fueled by widespread internet penetration, mobile usage, and social media engagement, has provided researchers with unprecedented access to consumer behavior and preferences. Businesses are increasingly leveraging these insights to enhance customer experience, optimize product offerings, and fine-tune marketing strategies.

  👉 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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