Burners return from desert, business booms for washes
RENO, Nev. — Now that the Burning Man festivities have ended, event goers are turning to carwashes in the area to help remove the desert dust caked on their vehicles.
Iconic business to close in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Included in the purchase agreement with Mister Car Wash, Octopus Car Wash will undergo a name change on Oct. 15.
Chemical manufacturer hires new territory accounts manager
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — C K Enterprises Inc. is a manufacturer and national distributor of carwash detergents.
C-store plans to double locations
HOUSTON — Eskimo Hut is a drive-thru convenience store chain specializing in to-go frozen daiquiris and margaritas.
Board of Supervisors considering once-a-month vehicle cleaning ruling
Los Angeles — This week’s vote ordered county departments to present water conservation options on September 15.
Carwash owner sentenced in sting operation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The undercover agent claimed he was a restaurateur wanting to invest in the owner’s carwash.
Jet wash opens in Bermuda, first of its kind in the area
HAMILTON, Bermuda — Budget-Jet Car Wash & Valet Services held its grand opening on Aug. 28.
Car care company launches multimillion-dollar campaign
AKRON, Ohio — The campaign, “On With Life,” was created to help drive sales growth for the company’s more than 900 car care centers around the U.S.
Kangaroo Express to rebrand as Circle K
LAVAL, Quebec — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. acquired the c-stores from The Pantry Inc. earlier this year.
Carwash among finalists for annual award
SARASOTA, Fla. — Winners will be announced on Sept. 18 during an awards luncheon.
Business to launch third location
LIMA, Ohio — The new 4 Seasons Express Car Wash is projected to open in December.
Carwash to charge $100 per vehicle during Burning Man
SAN FRANCISCO — Patty Shimek, co-owner of Divisadero Touchless Car Wash, forecasts the cars from the event will soon start pouring into the wash.
