Splash Car Wash Acquires Eco Car Wash and Westport Wash & Wax
February 2, 2021
Splash Car Wash, backed by Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, acquired Eco Car Wash (two express locations in Plattsburgh, New York and Williston, Vermont) and Westport Wash & Wax (a full-service location in Westport, Connecticut). The deals expand Splash’s footprint in New England as the company continues an accelerated acquisition and development program to grow its portfolio of full-service, express and self-service locations.
- Buyers
- Splash Car Wash, Palladin Consumer Retail Partners
- Targets
- Eco Car Wash, Westport Wash & Wax
- Sellers
- Aaron Vincelette, Scott Tiefenthaler, Laila Tiefenthaler
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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