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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:
👉Express Wash Concepts earns spot on Inc. 5000 list for the fifth time
Express Wash Concepts, which operates five express car wash brands, has once again been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Read more here.
👉Clean Sweep Car Wash sells off its portfolio of sites in Lexington, Ky.
Clean Sweep Car Wash recently announced it has completed the sale of its three express car wash locations in Lexington, Kentucky. Ardent Advisory Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Clean Sweep Car Wash in the transaction. The buyer, nor the transaction price, were not revealed. Read more here.
👉Tagg-N-Go Car Wash expands to 30 locations with new Utah site
Tagg-N-Go Car Wash officially opened its 30th location recently in Price, Utah, marking a major milestone in the company’s 12-year journey. The new Tagg-N-Go Car Wash Price site highlights the brand’s growth from a single self-serve wash to a top car wash brand nationwide. Read more here.
👉Splash Car Wash acquires two more sites in New York State
Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, recently announced the acquisition of two Auto Wash locations in Geneva and Batavia, New York. Read more here.
👉LUV Car Wash accelerates Southern California growth with new acquisition
LUV Car Wash, one of the fastest-growing express car wash platforms in the country, has acquired Tommy’s Express Car Wash located at 15118 Lakewood Blvd. in Bellflower, California, further expanding its presence across the Southern California market. 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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