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WEEKEND ROUNDUP
A look back at the week’s top stories:
👉Settlement apparently reached in class action lawsuit against GO Car Wash
A settlement has apparently been reached in a class action lawsuit that was filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California that targeted GO Car Wash for alleged violations of federal and state consumer protection laws. Aaron Rodriguez, who formerly held an unlimited wash plan with GO Car Wash, filed the suit on March 18. He claimed GO Car Wash failed to clearly disclose the terms of automatic renewal of its car wash membership plans, misleading customers to sign up for recurring payments. Read more here.
👉Clean Freak Car Wash jumps into new Florida market with two locations
Clean Freak Car Wash, powered by Circle K, has opened a pair of locations in Wesley Chapel, Florida, a suburban city located northeast of Tampa. With an investment of $1.5 million in new wash technology, Clean Freak combines cutting-edge services, economical options, and eco-friendly practices at its locations. Read more here.
👉Family files a $500 million claim in bankruptcy case of suburban Chicago car wash
The family of a Hinsdale, Illinois, boy killed by an employee of Fuller’s Car Wash recently filed a $500 million claim against the company as part of its bankruptcy case. Brian and Kristine Richards, acting as independent administrators of the estate of their son, Sean Patrick Richards, filed a Notice of Claim last week for $500 million in the bankruptcy case of Fuller’s Service Center Inc., operator of Fuller’s Car Wash. Read more here.
👉El Car Wash continues Florida expansion with Johnny Clean Car Wash acquisition
El Car Wash continues its Florida expansion with the addition of five new stores to its portfolio through the acquisition of Johnny Clean Car Wash. ECW remains focused on expanding across Florida, with particular emphasis on high-growth markets like Orlando, Jacksonville, and South Florida. Read more here.
👉Express Wash Concepts acquires Cleanland Car Wash in Ohio
Express Wash Concepts has added another site to its Clean Express Auto Wash brand with a recent acquisition. EWC has acquired Cleanland Car Wash, located at 9900 S. Freeway Dr. in Macedonia, Ohio. The move expands the company’s express car wash portfolio to 119 states across six states. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read more here.
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📅WHAT’S COMING UP📅
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.
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