WEEK IN REVIEW

A look back at the week's top stories

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP

A look back at the week’s top stories:

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

ModWash is launching its newest location in Greenville, South Carolina, with a grand opening celebration that starts Thursday, Sept. 4, and continues all weekend long. ModWash will host a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 4, at 370 Galloway Dr., with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Read more here.

👉Blu Swan Express Carwash opens new site in Tampa, Fla.

As part of a new growth strategy, Summit Wash Holdings has expanded into a new state and with a new brand. Founded in 2022, SWH has until recently had operations in Connecticut, New York, Nebraska, Missouri and Florida and has operated a pair of brands – Russell’s Speeder’s and Waters CarWash. Read more here.

👉Tidal Wave Auto Spa sets 17th annual ‘Charity Day’ fundraising event

Thomaston, Georgia-based Tidal Wave Auto Spa announces its 17th annual Tidal Wave carwash fundraiser ‘Charity Day’ event will take place on Friday, Sept. 19. The company commits to donating 100 percent of proceeds during this one-day philanthropic event to charities and non-profit organizations. Read more here.

👉New Cheetah Clean Auto Wash launches Shalom Zone initiative

Cheetah Clean Auto Wash has announced the opening of its newest location at 1279 South Water Ave. in Gallatin, Tennessee, and with it, a partnership with the Gallatin Shalom Zone. Read more here.

👉Car wash wholesale supplier Kleen-Rite forges new partnership with OPW

Kleen-Rite Corp., the nation’s top wholesale supplier to professional car wash businesses, has forged an exciting new partnership with OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions. The partnership will allow Kleen-Rite to distribute OEM replacement parts for PDQ and Belanger car wash systems. Read more here.

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📅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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