El Car Wash Acquires Johnny Clean Car Wash

• El Car Wash acquired five Johnny Clean Car Wash locations, boosting its total store count to 80 and significantly enhancing its presence in core Florida markets, particularly Central Florida.
• Johnny Clean members will be integrated into El Car Wash’s network, gaining access to all existing locations and services, with rebranding and service upgrades planned at the newly acquired sites.
• The acquisition is part of El Car Wash’s aggressive growth strategy, having added 40 new locations in the past 12 months, including previous deals with Zips and Wash City, with 15 more locations slated to open in 2025.

The acquisition of Johnny Clean Car Wash by El Car Wash marks a significant consolidation move in Florida’s highly competitive express car wash market. By expanding to 80 locations and strengthening its footprint in key Central Florida cities like Orlando and Jacksonville, El Car Wash solidifies its position as a dominant regional player. This move not only enhances its customer reach and membership base but also reflects a broader trend of aggressive regional rollups aimed at achieving operational scale, brand consistency, and member loyalty. With continued investments in technology, sustainability, and community engagement, El Car Wash is positioning itself as a leader in a rapidly maturing and increasingly professionalized car wash industry.