Building What's Next


The energy and enthusiasm on display at The Car Wash Show in Nashville highlighted the strength of an industry that continues to invest in learning, networking, and growth. While operators and suppliers connected on the show floor and through educational programs, WCA has also been working behind the scenes to create new opportunities for engagement throughout the year. As planning continues for an enhanced Fall Signature Event, including the inaugural golf tournament at the Dallas Cowboy's Golf Club, we're excited about what's ahead. In the meantime, catch up on recent highlights, industry news, and upcoming opportunities across the association.

From the Tour Route to the Show Floor: A Nashville Recap

 

The Car Wash Show's continued success in Nashville demonstrated why it remains the industry's premier gathering. Education sessions across the entire event were full and we were encouraged once again by the turnout of the self-serve / in-bay automatic sessions with attendees lining the walls. They were filled with operators and industry professionals eager to learn, share ideas, and uncover practical solutions that could immediately be applied.

 

Complementing the educational programming, WCA's car wash tours gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look at how leading operators engage customers, manage operations, and drive success. Participants returned with valuable insights and actionable strategies from real-world environments. Meanwhile, The Car Wash Show's exhibit floor expanded to two levels to accommodate growing demand, underscoring the strength, innovation, and continued momentum of the car wash industry.

Thank you to our tours sponsors!

 
 

Industry News

 

From Frozen Waffles to the Bay Area’s Weirdest Car Wash



Discover how the family behind Eggo waffles and a NASA artist transformed a Campbell car wash into a riverboat-shaped Bay Area roadside landmark still drawing crowds...

Denver Car Wash Pushes Back on Drought Restrictions



Denver’s Gleam Car Wash already recycles 90% of its water, now raising questions about how drought restrictions apply to businesses already built around conservation and efficiency...

Classy Chassis Expands in Pierce County, Washington


Classy Chassis acquired Wet Rabbit’s Lakewood site, expanding its Pierce County footprint and adding coverage for fleet customers, Unlimited Club members, and broader services...

Jason Derulo’s Rocket Carwash Investment Reaches $2 Billion


At the 2026 American Music Awards, Jason Derulo credited Rocket Carwash as his best investment after the subscription-based business reached $2 billion in value this year...

 

Upcoming Events in 2026

 

OCT. 26

Golf Tournament

Dallas Cowboys Golf Club

Registration Opening Soon.

OCT. 26-28

WCA's Fall Signature Event

Grand Prairie, Texas

Mark your calendar for the Fall Signature Event, taking place October 26–28 in Grand Prairie, Texas.


More details will be shared soon.

NOV. 18

2027 Labor & Employment Law Update

Virtual

Mark your calendar for the WCA's annual Labor & Employment Law Update.


Registration opens Fall 2026.

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