ZIPS Car Wash was acquired by Express Wash Concepts on Oct 24, 2025.

Deal Overview
Purchase Date
October 24, 2025
Primary State
Ohio
Sites Bought
1
Site(s)
Deal Value
N/A
Transaction Synopsis
  • Express Wash Concepts acquired the car wash site located at 12167 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly a ZIPS Car Wash location.
  • The acquisition strengthens Express Wash Concepts' presence in the Greater Cincinnati market by adding this strategic site to its portfolio under its express wash brands.
  • This deal is part of a broader growth strategy by Express Wash Concepts to acquire existing sites that can be upgraded and rebranded to expand its footprint efficiently.
Market Significance

This acquisition underscores the competitive push within the express car wash industry toward regional consolidation and scale. By securing an existing location in a major metro area like Cincinnati, Express Wash Concepts is demonstrating how operators value site density, established traffic funnels and turnkey operations to drive membership models and recurring revenue. This signals that properties with strong vehicle counts and easy-convert infrastructure are increasingly attractive targets for institutional backed car wash platforms seeking growth.

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