WEEK IN REVIEW

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Jim Utter
May 03, 2025

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP

A look back at the week’s top stories:

👉Summit Wash Holdings expands into new state and launches rebranding

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.

👉AquaSonic Car Wash plans debut of its first Florida site in June

AquaSonic Car Wash, whose creation was first announced in January 2024, will see the grand opening of its first site in June. The brand, established by London and West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Henley Investment Management, will see its first site open in New Port Richey, Fla., in June. Read more here.

👉El Car Wash acquires five Wash City sites in central Florida

Continuing its rapid expansion – particularly in central Florida – El Car Wash announced this week the acquisition of five Wash City car wash sites in the Orlando area. With these additions, ECW now operates more than 70 locations with almost 400,000 members and over 60 locations in development across Florida and Michigan. Read more here.

👉Tagg-N-Go Car Wash acquires seven new sites across Southeast Idaho

Bubble car washes have grown in popularity of late and provide many sparkling advantages. Bubble car washes utilize a specialized system that mixes highly concentrated soap with water to create a thick, foaming solution. This “bubble bath” is then applied to the vehicle using high-pressure, low-flow nozzles. Read more here.

👉ZIPS Car Wash announces successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy

ZIPS Car Wash announced on Thursday that the company had successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had appointed a new chief executive officer to lead the restructured operation. ZIPS, one of the country’s largest privately held car wash operators, voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in early February in hopes of greatly reducing its debt obligations. The company also operates brands Rocket Express Car Wash and Jet Brite Car Wash. Read more here.

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📅WHAT’S COMING UP📅

  • 12th Women in Carwash Conference: The biannual conference’s second event of the year is set for Jun 8-10, 2025, at The Charter Hotel in Seattle, Washington. More info here.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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