Flagstop Car Wash Acquires Three Locations from Green Clean Express Auto Wash

Flagstop Car Wash Acquires Dave's Auto Spa, Clean Machine and Aqua Wash

December 2, 2025

Automotive

Flagstop Car Wash announced the acquisition of three regional car wash businesses—Dave's Auto Spa, Clean Machine and Aqua Wash—and opened a new site in Ashland, Virginia. The deals expand Flagstop's footprint across Central Virginia (including Charlottesville), support conversion of acquired sites to its express model, and build on prior investment from Garnett Station Partners.

Flagstop Car Wash Acquires Sudzy Malone and Auto Spa Car Wash Sites in Central Virginia

April 22, 2025

Automotive

Flagstop Car Wash acquired two Central Virginia car wash sites — Sudzy Malone Car Wash in Powhatan and Auto Spa Car Wash in Kilmarnock — and opened a new site in Farmville as part of its regional expansion. The deals expand Flagstop's express, membership-focused platform in the Greater Richmond area as it works toward operating over 25 locations by year-end; the company is backed by Garnett Station Partners.

Whistle Express Acquires Three Independent Car Wash Locations from Detrick's and Splash

March 5, 2024

Automotive

Whistle Express, a Charlotte-based express car wash operator backed by Oaktree-managed funds, acquired three independently owned car wash locations — two locations from Detrick's Car Wash in South Carolina and one location from Splash Car Wash in Raleigh, North Carolina. The locations will be converted to Whistle Express sites with upgraded equipment and signage as the company expands its footprint and Unlimited Wash membership program.

Flagstop Car Wash Acquires Hogwash Express Car Wash

February 22, 2023

Automotive

Flagstop Car Wash, a Garnett Station Partners–backed express car wash platform based in Chester, Virginia, has acquired Hogwash Express Car Wash in Richmond's Midtown area. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) will rebrand the location as Flagstop's 15th Richmond-area site and supports the platform's regional expansion following Garnett Station's recent growth capital investment.

Garnett Station Partners Recapitalizes Flagstop Car Wash

January 11, 2023

Automotive

Garnett Station Partners has recapitalized Flagstop Car Wash, partnering with CEO Jamie Nester and the management team to provide growth capital for continued expansion. The investment will support new unit development and acquisitions as Flagstop looks to double its current footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.

Express Wash Concepts Acquires Three Snazzy's Express Car Wash Locations

December 22, 2021

Automotive

Express Wash Concepts acquired three Snazzy's Express Car Wash locations — two in Richmond, Indiana and one in Mason, Ohio — effective December 22, 2021. The deal expands Express Wash Concepts' express car wash portfolio to 54 operating locations; the acquired sites will be temporarily closed for renovation and converted to the company's Flying Ace brand.