The Cynosure Group Invests $35M in Dirty Dog's Car Wash

The Cynosure Group Makes Growth Investment in Fresh Consulting

December 30, 2021

IT Services

Seattle-area technology consulting firm Fresh Consulting received a strategic growth investment from The Cynosure Group. The minority capital injection will support Fresh's capability expansion (including internal development and M&A) while the company's founders and management remain majority owners.

Eagle Merchant Partners Invests in Caliber Car Wash

January 12, 2021

Automotive

Atlanta-based private equity firm Eagle Merchant Partners announced a growth investment in Caliber Car Wash to accelerate new unit development and membership growth. At the time of the deal Caliber operated seven express car wash locations across the Southeast with more than 15,000 monthly members; Source Capital provided debt financing to support the expansion.

Mammoth Holdings Acquires Wiggy Wash

October 31, 2019

Automotive

Mammoth Holdings has acquired Wiggy Wash, a four-unit conveyor car wash operator in Utah Valley. Red Dog Equity (with backing from The Pritzker Organization) provided the equity financing and Monroe Capital provided debt; Wiggy Wash founders Brent Wignall and Chris Hailstone made a significant equity investment in Mammoth and will continue in executive and development roles as Mammoth expands in Utah and the Mountain West.

Mister Car Wash Acquires Clean Streak Ventures from MKH Capital Partners

December 21, 2021

Consumer Products

Mister Car Wash, Inc. acquired Clean Streak Ventures LLC — an Orlando-headquartered express car wash platform operating under the Clean Machine and Top Dog Express brands — from MKH Capital Partners for $390 million. The deal adds 23 operating and 10 development locations (33 total) to Mister's Florida footprint and expands its recurring subscription member base in the state.

LUV Car Wash Acquires 20 Car Wash Locations from Five Regional Operators

December 27, 2021

Automotive

LUV Car Wash, a Susquehanna Private Capital‑backed express car wash platform, closed five separate deals to acquire 20 car wash locations across Florida and Georgia. The acquisitions were completed from Shiny Shell, Sporty's, Jeff's Express, Rocket Express and Hi‑Speed Car Wash as LUV debuts its initial Southeast footprint.

Imperial Capital-backed GO Car Wash Receives Growth Investment

December 12, 2023

Retail

Imperial Capital’s express car wash platform, GO Car Wash, has received a growth investment from an unnamed privately-held investment firm. The capital will be used to expand GO’s footprint and scale operations across existing and new U.S. markets; GO currently operates 142 express car wash locations nationwide.