Whistle Express Acquires Take 5 Car Wash from Driven Brands

Chemical Guys Acquires Fast5Xpress

August 23, 2026

IT Services

Chemical Guys, backed by AEA Investors, agreed to acquire Fast5Xpress, a Southern California express car wash platform. Fast5Xpress was owned by Clark Investment Group, and Amplify Capital Group served as the exclusive financial advisor to Fast5Xpress in the sale.

Tsunami Express Car Wash Closes Acquisition of 53 Take 5 Car Wash Locations from Whistle Express

September 9, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Tsunami Express Car Wash has closed its acquisition of 53 Take 5 Car Wash locations from Whistle Express Car Wash. The deal expands Tsunami’s Midwest footprint to 74 locations across nine states and includes rebranding and operational integration under the Tsunami CleanTech experience.

Whistle Express Acquires Fins Car Wash (15 locations)

July 1, 2024

Automotive

Charlotte-based Whistle Express acquired 15 car wash locations from Fins Car Wash and will convert them to the Whistle Express brand, more than doubling the company's presence in several Carolinas markets. The deal expands Whistle's footprint to 31 locations in the Carolinas and 150 systemwide; Whistle Express is PE-backed (majority investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management) and will invest in technology and rebranding at the acquired sites.

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.

Mister Car Wash Acquires Superwash Express

June 30, 2021

Automotive

Mister Car Wash, Inc. acquired Superwash Express, a five-store car wash chain based in Daytona, Florida. The acquisition expands Mister’s footprint in Florida (bringing its Florida store count to 35) and will see Mister rebrand and integrate the Superwash locations into its operations.

WhiteWater Express Car Wash Acquires Jerry's Express Car Wash

December 22, 2020

Automotive

WhiteWater Express Car Wash, a Houston-based express car wash platform, acquired Jerry's Express Car Wash’s seven Dallas–Fort Worth locations, expanding WhiteWater’s DFW footprint to 16 sites and increasing its total locations to 29. In connection with the deal, private equity firm SkyKnight Capital invested incremental capital into WhiteWater to support accelerated growth.