August 12, 2022

PREDICTIONS FOR THE REST OF 2022 Here’s the good news: while the economy tightens, there’s plenty of room for growth in the car wash […]

August 12, 2022

By the end of 2022, Jax Kar Wash intends to open over 30 locations in the Detroit Metro area. The recent strategic acquisition of […]

August 12, 2022

Take 5 Car Wash opened its newest car wash in Woodstock, Georgia this month. The new location pushes Take 5 Car Wash to number […]

August 5, 2022

Pink Bird Car Wash announced a $100 million investment from Montgomery Street Partner, which the brand plans to use to develop 15 new Pink […]

August 5, 2022

WOW Carwash opened its newest location in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas Valley. Since 2017, WOW Carwash has been establishing its brand […]

August 5, 2022

Club Car Wash announces the acquisition of 11 Speedy Splash Carwash locations in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The Speedy Splash locations will be under the […]

August 5, 2022

In July, Surf Thru Car Wash expanded by adding new locations in Nevada, Arizona, and Texas.  The four new locations brings Surf Thru’s […]

August 2, 2022

Join Lanese on August 11th for this SCWA webinar on Building Meaningful Relationships. Lanese will share her expertise and insights with everyone in the […]

July 29, 2022

Spotless Brands announced the addition of three new car was locations in Oklahoma. These locations will operate under the Okie Express brand. Commercial Plus […]

July 28, 2022

El Car Wash, a car wash chain in South Florida across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, announces its acquisition by Warburg Pincus. The […]

July 28, 2022

GO Car Wash expands its footprint in Texas with the acquisition of Genie Express Car Wash. With this acquisition, GO will now have nine […]

July 28, 2022

Raceway acquired two new development locations in Reno, expanding its Sierra Car Wash brand to 11 locations. With this acquisition, Raceway now has 38 […]

July 28, 2022

Super Star Car Wash Touches Down in Texas with Six New Dallas Locations The innovative, high-quality express car wash business is bringing its affordability […]

July 19, 2022

Super Star Car Wash acquired two Quick N Clean express carwash locations in Los Angeles, expanding their presence in the LA area. Super Star […]

July 15, 2022

Big Dan’s Car Wash expands to a second Woodstock, GA location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 7th.  With free amenities, discounts […]

July 15, 2022

Amplify Car Wash Advisors and Commercial Plus Close on 19 Dallas-Fort Worth Locations with More Coming Soon Amplify Represented Q Car Wash in Acquisition […]

July 14, 2022

With new acquisitions in Illinois and Arizona, the True Blue Car Wash brand will now reach 70 locations in six states. With acquisition of […]

July 14, 2022

HOW RETENTION EXPRESS HELPS CAR WASH OWNERS Retention Express offers a cost-effective, outsourced customer experience solution across all touchpoints to help owners gain a […]

July 13, 2022

Tommy’s Express Car Wash opens three new locations in South Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana, bringing the total number of sites to 117. With streamlined […]

July 8, 2022

Sunset Speedwash on the iconic Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles was acquired by LUV Car Wash. LUV is also acquiring Ventura West Speedwash, another […]

June 28, 2022

Car wash owner operators have special considerations when it comes to protecting their business through insurance. In addition to typical business hazards including building […]

June 16, 2022

Commercial Plus Ends Second Quarter with Record Transactions Tommy’s Express Car Wash Franchisees Continue to Expand with New Acquisitions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Commercial Plus, […]

June 9, 2022

REFLECTING ON THE ICA TRADE SHOW In addition to seeing cool new products making their debut, networking, and attending educational sessions, The Car Wash […]

June 2, 2022

Mammoth Holdings will launch its 100th location under the Finish Line Car Wash brand at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on June 6, according to a […]

June 2, 2022

One of the fastest growing national car wash franchises, Tommy’s Express Car Wash, opened seven new locations in April 2022. Located in Burleson TX, […]

May 26, 2022

MILFORD, Conn. — Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, recently announced in a press release the acquisition of the Long Island-based Personal Touch […]

May 26, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Following a banner year for Driven Brands Car Wash North America with more than 110 new locations in 2021, the company […]

May 19, 2022

 HOW TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS When it comes to scaling your business, the details matter. Creating a sustainable and replicable model that works […]

May 10, 2022

Emerging Customer Experience Management Company Retention Express, Partners with Amplify Ventures Amplify Car Wash Advisors launches new vertical, Amplify Ventures SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Amplify […]

May 10, 2022

April 14, 2022

LOOKING AT THE FINANCIAL MARKETS With impacts felt globally from the war in Ukraine and inflation on the rise in the US, financial markets […]

April 13, 2022

GO Car Wash is excited to open its latest location in Mission, TX. This newest wash is located at 3301 N Conway Ave, Mission, […]

April 11, 2022

Tidal Wave Auto Spa announced it has opened its 100th location and expands to a new region opening a wash in Maplewood, MN. “Tidal […]

April 11, 2022

HOLLAND, Mich. — Tommy’s Express Car Wash recently announced in a press release the opening of nine new franchise locations in Q1 of 2022. […]

March 31, 2022

Amplify Car Wash Advisors’ VP of business development provides insights on how she has been successful as a leading woman in carwash. https://www.spreaker.com/user/babcoxmedia/lanese-barnett-mixdown?utm_campaign=episode-title&utm_medi…

March 22, 2022

One Stop Car Wash and Gas Station Sells for Record $15 million SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Commercial Plus, LLC, a leading car wash and gas […]

March 21, 2022

Amplify Car Wash Advisors, a national mergers and acquisitions and capital advisory firm, announced that Jax Kar Wash of Michigan has partnered with TRP […]

March 16, 2022

BRIEF REVIEW OF 2021 With broader consumer acceptance of express exterior only wash operations, the establishment of recurring revenues via monthly plans, and advances […]

February 16, 2022

Listen in to this podcast trailer to find out exactly what the brand new Car Wash M&A Podcast is all about and what you […]

February 8, 2022

Leadership from Amplify Car Wash Advisors joins PC&D to discuss what the carwash industry could look like in 2022.WATCH VIDEO

February 1, 2022

Join Jeff Pavone as he discusses Scaling and Selling Car Washes with JT Thomson

January 20, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Amplify Car Wash Advisors, a national mergers and acquisitions and capital advisory firm founded by Bill Martin and Jeff Pavone, closed […]

January 2, 2022

PLANO, Texas — ZIPS Car Wash announced its expansion in New Mexico with the acquisition of family-owned, single store Big Wave Xpress Car Wash […]

December 8, 2021

A snapshot of the country’s leading tunnel brands and operators by Professional Carwashing & Detailing (PCD). ByPCD StaffonDecember 6, 2021 Each year, the editors […]

November 30, 2021

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Amplify Car Wash Advisors, a national mergers and acquisitions and capital advisory firm founded by Bill Martin and Jeff Pavone, announced […]

November 23, 2021

Susquehanna Private Capital announced that it is joining forces with seasoned industry leaders Darren Skarecky and JT Thomson to launch…   >> Click here […]

November 18, 2021

In a time of shifting protocols — mask mandates, social distancing, the push for contact-free options — how does a service-oriented business maintain a […]

November 11, 2021

Have you considered selling your car wash business? The market is hotter than ever and continues to produce record multiples. Today, more buyers have […]

November 10, 2021

CHANGING TAX TIMES What could new laws mean for professional carwash owners? By Chris Jenks on November 11, 2021 The Biden administration and House […]

November 9, 2021

Your operation is unique, and it’s important you find the best possible deal for where you are right now. That’s why we’ve developed a specific process to maximize […]

October 25, 2021

Have you considered selling your car wash business? The market is hotter than ever and continues to produce record multiples. Today, more buyers have […]

October 5, 2021

Attend our Partner Solution Session at THE CAR WASH SHOW in Las Vegas, “M&A and Financing Trends in the Car Wash Industry Today,” on […]

September 30, 2021

ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — David Hoffmann has been appointed Chairman and CEO of Mammoth Holding, LLC, an Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator with a portfolio of […]

September 9, 2021

Grow Or Exit – Is Now The Time To Choose? Jeff Pavone Shares Insights From Amplify Click here to listen to the podcast: https://www.carwash.org/car-wash-magazine/podcast/episode/episode-193-grow-or-exit—is-now-the-time-to-choose-jeff-pavone-shares-insights-from-amplify

August 31, 2021

What 2021 Has Revealed So Far? Private-Equity Backed National and Regional Chains Are Rapidly Growing Just a few years ago, there were only a […]

August 27, 2021

Car washes used to take time, staff and good weather to operate. There was no guarantee how much money they’d bring in in any […]

August 18, 2021

When it comes to express exterior, it is all about the numbers. How many cars do you wash per hour; how many club members […]

August 4, 2021

ATLANTA, August 3, 2021 /  / — Mammoth Holdings, LLC (“Mammoth”), an Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator, announced that Dave Hoffmann, who served as […]

August 3, 2021

Why now may be the right time to sell your car wash The car wash industry has seen a significant increase in valuations, and […]

July 24, 2021

Boost Cash Flow Now and Increase Your Business Valuation Later When Looking to Sell, Partner, or Grow Your Car Wash While they are not […]

July 21, 2021

Iron Skillet Partners Acquires Six Carmel Car Wash Locations M&A Activity on the Rise; Amplify Car Wash Advisors Completes Three Multi-Site Transactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. […]

July 15, 2021

The industry is growing fast; is it sustainable? ByRich DiPaoloonJuly 19, 2021 Rich DiPaolo is the Associate Publisher – Editorial of Professional Carwashing & […]

June 22, 2021

Brad Mann, Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions for Amplify Car Wash Advisors, joins Associate Publisher Rich DiPaolo to discuss the state of market […]

June 3, 2021

According to a news post on Barron’s, the country’s leading conveyor carwash chain operator Mister Car Wash, backed by Leonard Green & Partners, is […]

May 18, 2021

Not even a global pandemic slowed down investments and acquisitions in this market. The carwash industry continues to grow and consolidate, and the Top […]

May 14, 2021

BOISE — Metro Express Car Wash announced it has acquired three Like Nu Car Wash locations in Idaho, bringing it to a total of […]

May 4, 2021

Mammoth Holdings LLC announced that PureMagic Carwash has agreed to join the Mammoth family.READ MORE

May 3, 2021

Factors smaller operators need to consider in today’s market. The current boom market in the car wash industry is not without risks, particularly for […]

April 13, 2021

Jeff Pavone and Bill Martin from Amplify Car Wash Advisors discuss the consolidation and growth trends among carwash operators. In this PC&D Unscripted interview, […]

April 2, 2021

Amplify Car Wash Advisors Expands Leadership Team Brad Mann and Lanese Barnett Join Amplify Car Wash Advisors  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Amplify Car Wash Advisors, […]

January 15, 2021

Driven Brands Holdings Inc., an automotive services company backed by Roark Capital, rose 21% in its U.S. trading debut after raising $700 million in an […]

January 12, 2021

Zips Car Wash has made another acquisition adding five more Blue Iguana car washes in the greater St. Louis area, after acquiring three Blue […]

November 10, 2020

Did your car wash make the Top 50 Car Washes this year? Here is the Top 10 List: 1. Mister Car Wash – 338 […]

November 6, 2020

Watch Car Wash Hall of Famer Bill Martin and his son Derek share how they stay ahead of the curve when it comes to […]

October 27, 2020

Why is the carwash market so hot, and will it last? By Jeff Pavone   The carwash industry has been one of the hottest markets […]

October 22, 2020

Raceway Car Wash (RWCW) and Clear Sky Capital announce the acquisition of two Metro Car Wash locations in the Reno area. With this acquisition, […]

October 14, 2020

Jeff Pavone of Amplify Car Wash Advisors and Commercial Plus discusses merger and acquisition activity in the industry. The newest PC&D Unscripted video interview […]

June 2, 2020

Scottsdale, AZ – Amplify Car Wash Advisors, a full-service car wash advisory firm, is open for business. Born of the partnership between Bill Martin, […]

December 5, 2019

GO CAR WASH ENTERS LAS VEGAS MARKET PHOENIX —GO Car Wash has acquired four Upper Image Car Wash sites in Las Vegas. “We are […]

November 15, 2019

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — True Blue Car Wash LLC has announced the successful acquisition of six additional Clean Freak Car Wash locations in Arizona, bringing […]

June 5, 2019

Mammoth Holdings’ “Operator-Focused” Conveyor Car Wash Platform Expands Its Atlanta Presence Mammoth Holdings, LLC (“Mammoth”), an Atlanta-based express conveyor car wash operator, has added […]

May 31, 2019

Arizona based car wash brokerage, Commercial Plus, continues to help car wash owners buy and sell car washes all over the country. Michigan: Commercial […]

May 13, 2019

Finish Line Car Wash joins Mammoth Holdings’ “Operator-Focused” Conveyor Car Wash Platform ATLANTA, May 12, 2019 Mammoth Holdings, LLC (“Mammoth”), an Atlanta-based express conveyor […]

May 1, 2019

M&A and Financing Newsletter for Car Washes Includes: Types of Private Equity Groups, What’s a real addback?, and EBITDA Multiples – taking a closer […]

April 15, 2019

Car washes are growing faster than ever and Commercial Plus is grateful to continue to play a large part in making it all happen. […]

April 1, 2019

Commercial Plus, LLC, a brokerage specializing in the purchase and sale of multi-site car wash chains, is pleased to announce the successful sale of […]

February 2, 2019

Commercial Plus, LLC, a brokerage specializing in the purchase and sale of multi-site car wash chains, is pleased to announce the successful sale of […]

December 30, 2018

“The access to capital is exceptional, and I think that will continue,” said George Odden, principal of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Commercial Plus Capital Advisory Services […]

December 15, 2018

Mister Car Wash continues to grow with their latest acquisition of Prime Shine Car Wash, a chain of 19 express car washes headquartered in […]

November 9, 2018

Wow! The consolidation and growth within the car wash industry has been nothing short of amazing this year. We are grateful to have been […]

July 17, 2018

In the recent issue of Car Wash Magazine, the topic of Leadership was explored from a variety of angles. Here is an excerpt from […]

June 1, 2018

Commercial Plus recently had the privilege to speak at the Car Wash Show in Las Vegas. Just in case you missed it, catch the […]

December 20, 2017

CARWASH M&A TRENDS: IS IT TIME TO SELL? It’s the hottest market in memory for selling a carwash.  Sergey_Nivens/Essentials/iStock It’s true: This is the […]

November 8, 2017

For the past three years, the same carwash chains have dominated the top five slots in the same order: Mister Car Wash, Autobell Car […]

February 10, 2017

Grand Rapids, MI – Mister Carwash purchased Southland Auto Wash in West Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 9th. Mister Carwash now owns over 200 locations […]

August 17, 2016

TUCSON, Ariz. – According to a company press release, Mister Car Wash has expanded its Texas footprint with the acquisition of The Car Wash […]

August 12, 2016

Aug 10, 2016 Mister Car Wash added three Salt Lake City locations with its acquisition Platinum Car Wash & Detail locations this week, according […]

August 12, 2016

Spanish Fork—Quack Car Wash, a Roseville, California-based company, has announced the opening of the first of at least ten car washes to be built […]

June 10, 2016

Ziebart Corporation (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ziebart International Corporation) is excited to expand their support of their national charity partner Journey4ACure (J4AC), a […]

April 28, 2016

The Tucson, Arizona-based company now employs close to 7,000 car care professionals with 172 car washes and 32 lube centers in 20 states. For information […]