We’re proud to welcome Drews Car Wash to the Car Wash Advisory directory! Providing fast, friendly service and a commitment to quality, Drews Car Wash has become a favorite for Texas drivers looking for a superior clean. Learn more about this car wash company and other companies

We’re excited to add Canton Car Wash in Maryland to the Car Wash Advisory directory! With state-of-the-art equipment and a focus on customer satisfaction, Canton Car Wash ensures your vehicle gets a spotless, high-quality clean every visit. Learn more about this car wash company

Screaming Eagle Car Wash is now officially part of the Car Wash Advisory directory! Known for its excellent customer service and efficient car wash process, Screaming Eagle keeps Tennessee drivers happy and their vehicles looking pristine. Learn more about this car wash company

We’re excited to welcome H2Go Car Wash in California to the Car Wash Advisory directory! Known for their commitment to fast, eco-friendly, and high-quality car washes, H2Go ensures your vehicle gets a top-tier clean while conserving water. Whether you're looking for a quick

The 2025 Car Wash M&A Report is live. Deal activity stabilized in 2025, buyer participation expanded, and asset quality became the key differentiator. See what this transition means for car wash M&A in 2026. Download the report. carwashadvisory.com/learning/autom…

Mister Car Wash has officially gone private. No surprise here. Just two days after our analysis on MCW’s valuation pressures and public market challenges, the company has completed its transition out of the public markets. While the move was widely expected, the bigger story is

In the latest episode of the Car Wash Advisory Podcast, Harry Caruso sits down with Mark Sage of Merchant Advocate to uncover a topic most operators overlook: credit card processing costs. Merchant Advocate doesn’t process payments or replace your POS. Instead, they act as an

Club Car Wash has acquired Gold Car Wash in Arlington, Texas, further expanding its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. This February 2026 transaction includes a single-site express car wash that will be rebranded and fully integrated into Club Car Wash’s operating

Our founder, Harry Caruso, will be attending the Southwest Car Wash Association (SCWA): Convention & Expo this week in Fort Worth, Texas. With operators, investors, and industry leaders gathering to connect, collaborate, and shape what’s next in the car wash world, SCWA is

Club Car Wash has acquired In & Out Car Wash’s 32nd Street location in Joplin, Missouri. Completed in February 2026, the transaction expands Club Car Wash’s footprint in Missouri and brings a well-established express location into its growing 250+ site network. The Joplin

Just days after we published our analysis on what a take-private could mean for Mister Car Wash, the transaction has officially happened. Our blog laid out the valuation dynamics, public vs. private market disconnect, and possible strategic implications — and that context

Greenhill Car Wash acquired the Mach-1 Express Wash location in Georgetown, Delaware, in January 2026. The transaction expands Greenhill’s footprint to seven locations across Delaware and adds a well-established, high-traffic express wash site to its growing regional platform.

Links Car Wash completed the acquisition of 12 express car wash sites across the Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston regions in January 2026. The portfolio includes former Slappy’s Car Wash and Rich’s Car Wash locations, strengthening Links’ presence in two of Texas’ fastest-growing

Links Car Wash acquired seven express car wash sites across the Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston regions in January 2026, further strengthening its footprint in two of Texas’ most competitive growth markets. The transaction includes former Slappy’s Car Wash and Rich’s Car Wash

Club Car Wash acquired Matt’s Carwash in Crystal Lake, Illinois in January 2026, further expanding its growing Midwest footprint. The location at 1165 S. Illinois Route 31 is currently undergoing renovations and will reopen as a fully integrated Club Car Wash site, featuring

Links Car Wash acquired multiple car wash properties in January 2026, including Clean as a Whistle in Leesburg, Florida, Rocket Shine in Fort Myers, Florida, and a development site in Anderson, South Carolina originally planned as a Take 5 Car Wash. The Florida locations remain

The car wash industry has the data, but it’s not being used at the point of sale. FlexWash is changing that. Chirag Toor joins the podcast to break down real-time customer insights, upselling, A/B testing, and a 99.2% migration success rate. open.spotify.com/episode/4r3isv…

Links Car Wash completed a strategic acquisition in January 2026, closing out 2025 with the addition of Clean as a Whistle in Leesburg, Florida, Rocket Shine in Fort Myers, Florida, and a development site in Anderson, South Carolina originally planned as a Take 5 Car Wash. The

Harry Caruso contributed to a recent article breaking down the shift happening in the car wash market. The industry is not slowing down. It is moving toward more disciplined growth, with stronger unit economics and a continued focus on long-term performance. There is still a