BlueWave Express Car Wash was acquired by ClearWater Express Wash on Dec 18, 2025.

Deal Overview
Purchase Date
December 18, 2025
Primary State
Texas
Sites Bought
53
Site(s)
Deal Value
N/A
Transaction Synopsis
  • ClearWater Express Wash acquired BlueWave Express, combining their locations into an 80+ site express car wash platform primarily across Texas.
  • The acquisition and future growth plans were supported by a new financing facility that refinanced debt and funded expansion.
  • The combined business becomes the largest privately owned express car wash operator in Texas, positioning it for continued growth.
Market Significance

The transaction significantly accelerates consolidation in the Texas express car wash market by creating a scaled, privately owned platform with broad geographic coverage. Increased scale enhances operational efficiency, brand visibility, and the ability to compete more effectively for customers, sites, and capital. The deal also signals continued investor confidence in express car wash platforms with recurring revenue models and expansion runways.

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