Spotless Brands Acquires Pete's Express Car Wash (6 Philadelphia Sites)
November 20, 2025
Spotless Brands, a portfolio company of Access Holdings, acquired Pete's Express Car Wash, adding six express-only sites in the Greater Philadelphia area that will operate under the Flagship Carwash brand. The transaction was financed via Spotless's expanded $450 million credit facility and supports the company's strategic expansion and densification across Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey.
- Buyers
- Spotless Brands, Access Holdings
- Targets
- Pete's Express Car Wash
- Sellers
- Pete's Express Car Wash, Altringer family
- Platforms
- Spotless Brands
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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