TUCSON, Ariz. — With the acquisition of six Octopus Car Wash locations in Albuquerque, N.M., Mister Car Wash now operates 134 carwashes, according to a press release.
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Mister announced the deal on May 15. It is the largest carwash chain in the U.S., and along with operating 134 carwashes, also has 32 lube shops. The locations range across 14 states.
The CEO of Octopus Joel Jurkens said about the acquisitions, “Coming to the decision to sell was not an easy one. However, we are confident that Mister Car Wash will respect the legacy my father and family has built among our long-standing employees and within the industry.”
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Casey Lindasy, the director of mergers & acquisitions for Mister, said: “The Jurkens family is legends in the industry. We are thrilled that they elected to entrust us with their business.”
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