Club Car Wash Acquires Eight Tidal Wave Express Locations in St. Louis

Club Car Wash Acquires Express Car Wash Colorado

May 21, 2025

Automotive

Club Car Wash has acquired all three operating Express Car Wash Colorado exterior tunnel sites in Colorado Springs. The deal expands Club Car Wash’s presence in the Mountain West and transfers a locally owned, membership-driven three-site platform to the national operator.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa Acquires W4 Express Wash

December 15, 2021

Automotive

Tidal Wave Auto Spa acquired W4 Express Wash’s locations, including the Bluffton, South Carolina site at 1492 Fording Island Rd, adding ten open locations and a pipeline of greenfield development. The W4 sites will be rebranded to Tidal Wave and will undergo targeted improvements; Tidal Wave, a PE-backed car wash platform, said the deal supports its aggressive expansion and development strategy.

Super Star Car Wash Acquires Wave Wash

September 19, 2022

Automotive

Super Star Car Wash, a TSG Consumer Partners–backed car wash operator headquartered in Phoenix, has acquired Wave Wash, an eight-location express conveyor car wash operator in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. The acquisition expands Super Star's presence in the DFW market to 17 locations and adds Wave Wash's team, facilities and development pipeline; financial terms were not disclosed.

Tsunami Express Car Wash Acquires 53 Take 5 Locations from Whistle Express Car Wash

September 9, 2025

Automotive

Tsunami Express Car Wash has closed the acquisition of 53 Take 5 Car Wash locations from Whistle Express Car Wash, expanding Tsunami’s operations to 74 locations across nine states and tripling its Midwest footprint. The acquired sites will be rebranded and upgraded to Tsunami’s CleanTech experience; Tsunami is backed by an affiliate of Point72 Private Investments and Whistle Express served as the seller in the divestiture.

Mister Car Wash Acquires Superwash Express

June 30, 2021

Automotive

Mister Car Wash, Inc. acquired Superwash Express, a five-store car wash chain based in Daytona, Florida. The acquisition expands Mister’s footprint in Florida (bringing its Florida store count to 35) and will see Mister rebrand and integrate the Superwash locations into its operations.

Club Car Wash Acquires Rapid Shine Car Wash (Benton, AR)

September 15, 2025

Automotive

Club Car Wash, a Columbia, Missouri–based express tunnel car wash operator, has acquired Rapid Shine Car Wash, a family-owned single-site operator in Benton, Arkansas. The acquisition brings Rapid Shine into Club Car Wash’s 230+ location network and will give Rapid Shine customers access to Club Car Wash membership programs, upgraded technology and expanded resources while retaining local management.