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Flying Ace Express Car Wash Acquires three ZIPS Car Wash Sites

Flying Ace Express Car Wash Acquires three ZIPS Car Wash Sites

ZIPS Car Wash was acquired by Flying Ace Express Car Wash on Aug 01, 2025.

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Deal Overview
Purchase Date
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August 1, 2025
Primary State
Ohio
Ohio
Sites Bought
3
Site(s)
Deal Value
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N/A
Transaction Synopsis

On August 1, 2025, Express Wash Concepts (EWC) completed the grand opening of three newly branded Flying Ace Express car wash locations in Ohio, following a $5+ million capital investment to renovate and rebrand former Zips Car Wash sites. The launch included free promotional washes, discounted unlimited club memberships, and a charitable tie-in, underscoring both EWC’s customer-centric approach and its ongoing strategy to expand Flying Ace’s aviation-themed footprint across the Midwest.

Market Significance
  • Strengthens Flying Ace’s presence in the Greater Cincinnati market, complementing its established Dayton and Richmond, IN network.
  • Demonstrates EWC’s commitment to reinvesting heavily in high-tech, eco-friendly facilities to capture market share.
  • Adds to EWC’s growing portfolio of 123+ express wash sites across six states, with 20+ additional openings planned by year-end.
Client Impact
Management Commentary