Tidal Wave Auto Spa Acquires W4 Express Wash

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

September 6, 2022

Automotive

Club Car Wash has acquired eight express wash locations (plus a ninth under construction) from St. Louis-based Tidal Wave Express Car Wash, excluding three full‑service locations with convenience stores and fuel stations. The locations will be rebranded to Club Car Wash, expanding Club's St. Louis footprint to 23 sites; the transaction was completed in partnership with Wildcat Capital Management to support regional growth.

WhiteWater Express Car Wash Acquires Time to Shine Car Wash

November 24, 2025

Automotive

WhiteWater Express Car Wash, a Houston-based express car wash operator, has acquired Time to Shine Car Wash’s 12-location South Carolina portfolio (10 operating locations and 2 in development), including eight sites in Charleston and four in Columbia. The acquisition marks WhiteWater’s entry into South Carolina and expands its national footprint to 141 locations across seven states, with plans to rebrand the acquired sites to WhiteWater Express in early 2026.

ZIPS Car Wash Acquires Islands Car Wash Locations in Hilton Head, SC

June 2, 2022

Automotive

ZIPS Car Wash acquired four Islands Car Wash locations in the Hilton Head, South Carolina market (Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Okatie), making ZIPS the largest express-only car wash chain in South Carolina. The transaction expands ZIPS' footprint in the state to 20 locations and strengthens its coastal market presence to serve both local residents and vacationers.

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.

Golden Gate Capital Recapitalizes Tidal Wave Auto Spa

December 30, 2020

Automotive

Golden Gate Capital has recapitalized Tidal Wave Auto Spa, partnering with founder and CEO Scott Blackstock, who will remain CEO and a significant shareholder. The transaction will provide development resources to support aggressive new-unit expansion, acquisitions and continued growth of the company's Unlimited Wash Club membership program; terms were not disclosed.