It's Your February Western Wash News Scrub

All Eyes on The Car Wash Show!

The countdown is on as we gear up for The Car Wash Show, happening April 26–28, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada—where industry titans come together to share knowledge, spark creativity, and drive the future of car washing forward. This year promises to be bigger and better, with groundbreaking discussions, cutting-edge technology, and invaluable networking opportunities.

For those of you who haven’t heard, we’re launching the first-ever Self-Serve / In-Bay Automatic Car Wash Tour on April 25, 2025! This exclusive experience will highlight best practices, innovative setups, and key operational insights tailored to this segment of the industry.

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Both tours run simultaneously—choose the one that best fits your needs and reserve your spot today!

Get an exclusive look at top-performing express car washes!
Experience cutting-edge technology, streamlined operations, and customer engagement strategies in action.

Explore top-performing self-serve and IBA locations.
Network with forward-thinking operators.
Take home real-world strategies to enhance your business.

Industry News

Sonny's Enterprises Announces Retirement of Chairman and Former CEO Paul Fazio

Sonny’s Enterprises announced the planned retirement of Paul Fazio, Board Chairman and Former CEO. This marks the culmination of his extraordinary career in the car wash industry, which spanned more than four decades.

Arizona Carwash Posts Low Water Usage Amid Winter Drought

According to a press release, ShockWater CarWash Systems and client Cobblestone Auto Spa released a report, detailing industry-leading performance in carwash water usage.

Driven Brands Announces Agreement to Divest U.S. Car Wash Business for $385 Million

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) (“Driven Brands” or the “Company”), the largest automotive services company in North America, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. car wash business to Express Wash Operations, LLC dba Whistle Express Car Wash (“Whistle”) for $385 million.

EverWash Partners with Standard Change-Makers to Make Car Wash Memberships More Accessible and Affordable

EverWash, the industry leader in car wash membership solutions, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Standard Change-Makers, a leading provider of payment systems for car washes. This partnership will make it easier than ever for car washes to implement membership and loyalty programs, providing a seamless, low-cost integration option for operators.