WEEK IN REVIEW

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Jim Utter
May 24, 2025

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP

A look back at the week’s top stories:

👉Along with its new Tennessee location, Whistle Express Car Wash debuts 'Infinity Club' program

Whistle Express Car Wash has much more to offer than a typical grand opening for its newest location in Clarksville, Tennessee. Ahead of the official June 2 opening of the site at 2530 Pea Ridge Rd. in Clarksville, the express car wash company is launching an exclusive “Infinity Club” membership program. Read more here.

👉Rinsed introduces new tools to help car wash operators boost customer loyalty

Rinsed, a leader in subscription-based management software for car wash operators, has released two new features designed to help car wash operators improve customer loyalty. The new features are the Rewards Loyalty Program and the Customer App. Each supports a stronger connection with customers, whether it’s through meaningful rewards or the ease of accessing memberships on a mobile device. Read more here.

👉Moo Moo Express Car Wash named 2025 ColumBEST 'Best Employer'

Moo Moo Express Car Wash, an Express Wash Concepts brand with three dozen sites across Central Ohio, recently gained some notable local recognition. EWC announced that Moo Moo Express Car Wash had earned the title of Best Columbus (Ohio) Employer (under 500 employees) in the 2025 (614) Magazine edition of its “ColumBEST Awards” program. Read more here.

👉Car Wash Advisory assists Express Car Wash Colorado on sale to Club Car Wash

Club Car Wash completed an acquisition late Wednesday of all three operating locations of Express Car Wash Colorado, with Car Wash Advisory LLC serving as the exclusive sell-side financial advisor. The transaction includes Express Car Wash Colorado’s full portfolio of express exterior tunnel car wash sites located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Read more here.

👉Woodie’s Wash Shack announces new sites as part of aggressive growth plan

Woodie’s Wash Shack, one of Florida’s fastest-growing car wash brands, is accelerating its expansion strategy, announcing groundbreaking plans for several new sites. Known for its iconic 1950s surf culture vibe, Woodie’s is focused on strategic, selective acquisitions and organic development as part of its plan to solidify its market position across the area of Tampa Bay, Florida, and elsewhere. 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. 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.

  • 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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