Whistle Express Car Wash was acquired by Tsunami Express on Sep 11, 2025.

Deal Overview
Purchase Date
September 11, 2025
Primary State
Illinois
Sites Bought
53
Sites
Deal Value
N/A
Transaction Synopsis
  • Tsunami Express Car Wash acquired 53 Take 5 Car Wash locations from Whistle Express Car Wash.
  • The deal expands Tsunami’s footprint to 74 locations across nine Midwest states (AR, IL, IN, KS, OH, MI, MN, MO, WI), strengthening its market presence.
  • All acquired sites will be rebranded under the Tsunami Express brand, introducing its premium wash experience to new communities.
Market Significance

Tsunami Express Car Wash has acquired 53 Take 5 Car Wash locations from Whistle Express Car Wash, expanding its total footprint to 74 sites across nine Midwest states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. This acquisition marks a major milestone in Tsunami’s Midwest expansion strategy, strengthening its presence in high-priority markets. All acquired locations will be rebranded under the Tsunami Express name, introducing the company’s premium wash experience to new communities.

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