WEEK IN REVIEW

Jim Utter
April 12, 2025

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Jim Utter
Director of Journalism/Editor in Chief
CW Daily News

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP

A look back at the week’s top stories:

👉Express Wash Concepts named one of the fastest-growing Midwest private companies

Express Wash Concepts has once again been recognized as one of the fastest-growing Midwest private companies by Inc. Magazine. Inc. is an American business media company founded in 1979 and based in New York City that publishes several print magazine issues per year, anchored by content focused on entrepreneurship and related news. It is best known best known for its annual rankings of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States, called the “Inc. 5000.” Read more here.

TruShine Car Wash hopes to showcase its brand in front of a legion of NASCAR fans this weekend at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. TruShine has joined Alpha Prime Racing for the second consecutive year in sponsoring the team’s No. 45 Chevrolet in an Xfinity Series race at the high banked, half-mile concrete oval. Read more here.

👉The RipTide Car Wash launches unique Hurricane Helene fundraiser

The RipTide Car Wash has launched a unique fundraiser to help in the continued recovery of those affected by Hurricane Helene. RipTide, based in Raleigh, N.C., has pledged $10,000 to the ongoing recovery efforts (through All Hands and Hearts) and is determined to gather donations to match it. Read more here.

👉Brite WorX acquires three Sparkle Express locations to expand St. Louis footprint

Brite WorX Car Washery has completed the acquisition of three Sparkle Express locations that has increased its footprint in the metropolitan area of St. Louis, Missouri. Since launching its first tunnel wash in Florissant, Mo., in 2015, Brite WorX has been on a mission to redefine the car wash experience and as part of Wallis Companies is backed by decades of industry experience. Read more here.

👉Sud Stop Car Wash kicks off expansion in the Carolinas

Sud Stop Car Wash is celebrating the grand opening of a new location in Kernersville with month-long specials, as it begins an expansion in both North and South Carolina. The Sud Stop site at 1491 Glenn Center Dr. in Kernersville recently opened and will be the first of two new North Carolina locations. Read more here.

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📅WHAT’S COMING UP📅

ICA Car Wash Show 2025: The International Carwash Association’s ultimate gathering for car wash pros returns to the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center April 26-28, 2025. More info here.
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. The three-day event includes presentations, hands-on workshops, discussion groups, open forums, networking opportunities, and entertaining experiences. 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.

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