Ace Auto Wash was acquired by Jax Kar Wash on Oct 13, 2025.

Ace Auto Wash divested sites to Jax Kar Wash on Oct 13, 2025.

Deal Overview
Purchase Date
October 13, 2025
Primary State
Michigan
Sites Bought
5
Site(s)
Deal Value
N/A
Transaction Synopsis
  • Southfield-based Jax Kar Wash acquired five existing Ace Auto Wash locations. Two additional self-serve Ace Auto Wash sites were not included in the deal.
  • The purchase was part of a private-equity-backed expansion strategy to increase Jax Kar Wash's market density in the metro Detroit area and make its unlimited wash club memberships more convenient for customers.
  • The specific purchase prices for the five locations were not disclosed to the public.

* Denotes a partial company acquisition and/or divestiture.

Market Significance

The acquisition is significant as it exemplifies the broader car wash industry trend of consolidation, with larger, private-equity-backed firms like Jax acquiring smaller, family-owned businesses to build market density. By integrating the five Ace Auto Wash locations, Jax strengthens its competitive position in the highly fragmented Metro Detroit market, providing greater convenience and a unified membership offering to a wider customer base. This strategy, fueled by stable recurring revenue from the membership model, helps Jax achieve rapid scale and cement its position as a super-regional player in Michigan.

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