Take 5 Car Wash was acquired by Links Car Wash on Jan 07, 2026.

Take 5 Car Wash divested sites to Links Car Wash on Jan 07, 2026.

Deal Overview
Purchase Date
January 7, 2026
Primary State
South Carolina
Sites Bought
1
Site(s)
Deal Value
N/A
Transaction Synopsis
  • Links Car Wash completed the acquisition of three car wash properties to close out 2025, including Clean as a Whistle in Leesburg, FL, Rocket Shine in Fort Myers, FL, and a development site originally planned as a Take 5 Car Wash in Anderson, SC.
  • The Florida sites remain open during their transition to the Links brand, while the Anderson, SC property represents the company’s second initiative in that state, slated to open as a Links Car Wash in 2026.
  • These transactions mark Links Car Wash’s growth trajectory into 2026.

* Denotes a partial company acquisition and/or divestiture.

Market Significance

The market significance of Links Car Wash’s recent acquisitions is that it highlights continued consolidation within the highly fragmented express car wash industry, particularly across high-growth Sunbelt markets such as Florida and South Carolina. The transactions demonstrate how regional operators are using strategic acquisitions to build density, enhance operational scale, and strengthen brand presence in attractive local markets. Overall, the activity reinforces sustained investor interest in car wash platforms with scalable footprints, recurring revenue models, and expansion potential.

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