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Generation Growth Capital Fund III, LP (“GGC”), a Milwaukee-based private equity firm that invests in lower middle market companies, has announced the acquisition of Harrell’s Car Wash Systems Inc. from its founder, Mark Harrell.... »

Flagstop Car Wash has reported that it provided over 1,000 free washes to service-personnel customers this past Veteran’s Day, November 11. The car wash company has participated in the Grace for Vets event since its... »

Charlotte, NC-based Autobell® Car Wash Inc. has awarded 130 employees in the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia its 2016 academic scholarships toward the college or university of their choice. This year's gifts total $173,250.... »

Seattle, WA-based Brown Bear Car Wash honored veterans and current-service military on Veterans Day (November 11) with 3,381 free washes at 23 tunnel-wash locations across the Puget Sound area. During the past decade,... »

John Allen

P. D. McLaren Limited of Burnaby, BC, Canada announced that it had appointed John Allen as president and CEO, effective October 20, 2016.

Allen has been with the company since 1997, initially as a branch manager... »

P.D. McLaren

P.D. McLaren Limited of Burnaby, BC, Canada has announced the peaceful passing of Philip Douglas McLaren (P.D.) on Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was surrounded by his family.

According to the company statement,... »

Grease Monkey International Inc. has announced the opening of the first Grease Monkey® center in Colombia located in Medellin, the country’s second largest city. Owned by Juan Luis, the center is equipped with a training... »

Mister Car Wash added five express car wash locations with the recent acquisition of Arizona Auto Spa, increasing the company’s total store count in Tucson to 15.

“Adding five express locations with free vacuums nicely... »

Liquidynamics Inc. of Wichita, KS has launched a new website and online selection guide at www.liquidynamics.com. The new website has been designed to provide a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality... »

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, an auto accessory and window tinting franchise, hosted its ninth annual National Franchise Convention at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas October 31, providing seminars, sales, and technical... »

Hydra-Flex Inc. has announced that Caleb Hatch has joined the company’s engineering team As product design engineer, Hatch will combine his knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create inventive... »

Rochester, MI-based Classic Appreciation World Class Auto Detailing has won the Sunrise Pinnacle Small Business of the Year Award from the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce. The 10th annual Sunrise Pinnacle Awards ceremony... »

More than 200 car wash owners recently converged on Austin, TX for the October edition of the popular Southwest Car Wash Association “On the Road Again.”

Following lively round table discussions and idea exchange sessions... »

Carolina Pride’s new facility.From left to right: Company president Dale Reynolds, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, company founders Kay and Billy Reynolds. 

Carolina Pride Carwash Systems and Solutions celebrated 50... »

The Southwest Car Wash Association has announced that John Stossel will present the keynote address at the SCWA Convention during the opening session on Monday morning, February 27. Stossel is a respected journalist and 19-time... »