- Car Wash Daily News
- Posts
- WEEK IN REVIEW
Shine brightest with all the dirt from the Car Wash industry
TOGETHER WITH
Let’s Drive More Business Your Way!
🌅Good morning! Welcome to the weekend. Each Saturday, we’ll send out a truncated version of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter, which will include a roundup of the top stories that appeared over the course of the previous week.
👉To give you an idea of what our daily newsletter has to offer, you can access all of its contents - including the long-form version of stories teased on the newsletter. At a later date, as a paid subscriber, you would be able to maintain full access. At that time, only short teasers and summaries will be available in the newsletter and on the Website without a subscription.
We’re excited about offering a new addition to the media landscape to help publicize an underserved industry. I hope you enjoy reading.
Jim Utter
Director of Journalism/Editor in Chief
Car Wash Daily News
Today's issue is sponsored by The Vita Agency — Let’s Drive More Business Your Way!
👉 We’d like your input! Have a story idea or would like us to receive your company’s press releases on your latest news? Email us at [email protected].
WEEKEND ROUNDUP
A look back at the week’s top stories:
👉Court orders Columbia, S.C., to pay former car wash owner over $5 million
The City of Columbia, South Carolina, has been ordered to pay more than $5 million to the former owner of a longtime car wash after he won a legal battle over flood damage. In the suit, the owner of the car wash formerly located in the Five Points neighborhood, O. Stanley Smith, claimed the city put the nearly 75-year-old operation out of business. Read more here.
👉LUV Car Wash acquires another site in Southern California
LUV Car Wash, one of the fastest-growing express car wash platforms in the country, has acquired another Southern California car wash. LUV recently announced it had officially acquired Big Ben Express Car Wash, located at 16490 Paramount Blvd in Paramount, California. Read more here.
👉Better Business Bureau issues consumer alert for Club Car Wash
This week the Better Business Bureau issued a consumer alert about Club Car Wash due to the nearly 250 complaints it has received from consumers alleging vehicle damage, billing issues, and poor customer service. Club Car Wash, a Columbia, Missouri-based company operating more than 200 locations across 11 states, currently holds an “F’ rating with BBB – the lowest on the scale. Read more here.
👉Express Wash Concepts opens three Flying Ace car washes in Cincinnati area
Express Wash Concepts, one of the nation’s fastest-growing express car wash operators, is celebrating the grand opening of three new sites of its Flying Ace Express Car Wash brand. EWC currently operates 123 express wash locations in and around Detroit, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus and Hampton Roads. Read more here.
👉Summit Wash Holdings expands Waters Car Wash brand across Central Florida
Summit Wash Holdings is proud to announce the growth of the Waters Car Wash brand, which has expanded to over 20 locations across Central Florida in just two years. Summit, a leading, membership-focused car wash group with operations in Connecticut, New York, Nebraska, Missouri, New Jersey, and Florida, was first established in 2022. Read more here.
TOGETHER WITH THE VITA AGENCY
Power Up Your Car Wash Business with The Vita Agency!
Whether you own a car wash, supply chemicals, or provide industry services, standing out in this competitive market is key. The Vita Agency specializes in marketing strategies tailored for the car wash industry, helping businesses like yours:
✅ Reach More Customers with SEO & Google Ads
✅ Boost Sales & Leads with Targeted Digital Campaigns
✅ Strengthen Your Brand with Expert Content & Social Media
✅ Retain Clients & Increase Loyalty with Email & SMS Marketing
From operators to vendors, suppliers to service providers, we help car wash industry leaders grow and scale with confidence.
📩 Let’s Drive More Business Your Way!
*Please see the advertising disclosure at the bottom of this newsletter.
📅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.
🤝 To advertise with Car Wash Daily News, email [email protected]
Disclaimer: The authors of cwdailynews.com, LLC are not financial or tax professionals. This email is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. We strongly recommend conducting your own research and consulting with qualified professionals before making any decisions. Our content, which may include affiliate links, reflects personal opinions and should not be used as the sole basis for decision-making. We are not responsible for any losses resulting from the use of this information.