Eagle Merchant Partners Invests in Caliber Car Wash

Eagle Merchant Partners backs Aligned Fitness’ Club Pilates roll-up and studio expansion

June 26, 2025

Healthcare Services

Eagle Merchant Partners made its first investment from Fund II in Aligned Fitness, a Southeast franchisee/operator of the Club Pilates system, partnering with the company’s leadership to accelerate studio growth. In connection with the deal, Aligned also completed add-on acquisitions of Crescent Concepts (SC/NC) and Next Twenty (GA) to expand the platform to 34 studios across North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Eagle Merchant Partners Invests in Puget Collision

September 27, 2022

Automotive

Atlanta-based private equity firm Eagle Merchant Partners has invested in Puget Collision, a group operating 19 auto collision repair shops under the CARSTAR and Fix Auto franchise systems in the Pacific Northwest. The investment provides capital and resources to support Puget Collision's rollout and a roll-up strategy as Eagle and owner Joe Morella pursue add-on acquisitions in the region.

Caliber Car Wash Acquires Q Car Wash

June 28, 2022

Automotive

Caliber Car Wash, a PE-backed express car wash platform, acquired Q Car Wash, one of the largest express car wash operators in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The deal expands Caliber's footprint into Texas and brings Q Wash onto Caliber's membership-driven, environmentally conscious platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

Eagle Merchant Partners Invests in Enviro-Master Services

April 18, 2022

Environmental Services

Eagle Merchant Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, has made a growth investment in Enviro-Master Services, a Charlotte-based franchisor of deep cleaning, sanitation and disinfection services. The capital will support scaling the franchise system — which serves tens of thousands of businesses across North America and operates nearly 90 locations — to meet increased demand for health and safety services.

Percheron Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Caliber Car Wash

December 16, 2021

Automotive

Percheron Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Caliber Car Wash, a leading express conveyor car wash platform with more than 50 existing and pipeline locations. Founders Mac McCall and Danny York will remain significant equity holders and continue to lead the company, while Eagle Merchant Partners will exit its prior majority position but retain a minority interest; financial terms were not disclosed.

Peterson Partners Backs WashU Car Wash

December 2, 2021

Automotive

Peterson Partners (referred to in some reports as Peterson Private Equity) has invested in WashU, a Chicago-area car wash operator headquartered in Plainfield, Illinois. The capital will fund WashU’s expansion into new markets and the development and acquisition of additional express car wash locations while the existing management team remains in place.