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

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 Three Locations from Green Clean Express Auto Wash

March 8, 2024

Automotive

Richmond-based Flagstop Car Wash acquired three existing locations in Henrico County from rival Green Clean Express Auto Wash and has rebranded and reopened the sites as Flagstop. The deal expands the PE-backed platform's footprint in the greater Richmond market as it pursues a plan to operate 25+ sites by 2025 with support from investor Garnett Station Partners.

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.

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.