ClearWater Express Wash acquires Konny’s Car Wash in Kaufman, Texas.

• ClearWater Express Wash acquired Konny’s Car Wash, a regional operator of express tunnel car washes based in Kaufman, Texas (North Texas), on July 20, 2026.
• Konny’s Car Wash specializes in automated exterior cleaning with fast three-minute wash cycles, offering premium add-ons like ceramic coating and tire dressing, along with complimentary self-serve vacuums and detailing supplies.
• The transaction acts as a corporate-backed M&A consolidation play, transitioning Konny’s Car Wash from an independent entity into an operating subsidiary of ClearWater Express Wash to expand the acquirer's footprint in the Texas market.

* Denotes a partial company acquisition and/or divestiture.

The acquisition of Konny’s Car Wash by ClearWater Express Wash highlights the ongoing trend of aggressive consolidation within the highly fragmented, cash-flow-generative express car wash industry. By acquiring an established operator in North Texas, ClearWater Express Wash can immediately capture existing market share and local brand equity while bypassing the lengthy timelines and zoning hurdles associated with greenfield development. Furthermore, this transaction underscores the industry's shift toward scaling subscription-based revenue models, as larger platforms absorb regional independents to achieve operational synergies and broaden their recurring membership bases.