Mister Car Wash acquires three locations in Orlando
TUSCON, Ariz. — With this acquisition, Mister Car Wash now operates 159 carwashes and 34 lube centers in 18 states.

Pep Boys to sell business to Bridgestone
PHILADELPHIA — Under the agreement, Bridgestone Retail Operations LLC will acquire Pep Boys in an all cash transaction for $15 per share, or around $835 million in aggregate equity value.

Auto shop announces expansion
SOUTHGATE, Mich. — At the new location, Wheeler’s Complete Auto Care will feature seven bays, expanding from 1,600 square feet to approximately 5,000 square feet.

QuickChek to open new c-stores in New Jersey
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. — In addition to creating 85 new jobs, the new locations will each generate approximately $1 million in tax revenue.

Mid-century carwash up for sale
LOS ANGELES — Built in 1963, Feliz Car Wash has been noted in blogs dedicated to roadside and mid-century architecture, and a photo from 1965 was featured as part of an art exhibit in Santa Monica.

Collision repair business expands reach into Ohio
CHICAGO — The new Gerber Collision & Glass location follows the recent acquisition of Deacon’s Collision Center.

Mister Car Wash appoints new corporate counsel
TUCSON, Ariz. — Lisa Bossard Funk brings nearly 30 years of legal experience in merger and acquisitions, commercial real estate and employment law.

Gerber acquires repair centers in Ohio
CHICAGO — The two recently acquired repair centers previously operated as Wayside Collision Centers.

Board denies development proposal
BALTIMORE — Royal Farms proposed to build a 3,500-square-foot convenience store, a Canton Car Wash and a 20-pump fueling station on a 3.8-acre site.

Carwash chain purchases fifth location
LONGMONT, Colo. — John Agnew, owner of Breeze Thru Car Wash, purchased Main Street Car Wash in Longmont for $1.4 million.

G&G LED expands operations
ALBANY, N.Y. — G&G LED’s new headquarters was selected to further the company’s expansion into new markets and enhance its manufacturing and R&D capabilities.

Crew Carwash announces higher wages and expansion plans
INDIANAPOLIS — In the coming weeks, the carwash plans to hire 100 new full- and part-time employees.
