American Express Car Wash acquired by LUV Car Wash in Los Angeles expansion
What's the deal? LUV Car WashDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired three car wash locations in Southern California, bringing its Los Angeles network to 20 sites. The deals cover Vermont HandwashDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in Los Angeles, American Express Car WashDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in Los Angeles, and Century Car WashDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in Inglewood. Terms were not disclosed.
What's the endgame? LUV runs express car washes with unlimited memberships, premium equipment, and complimentary vacuums. With 20 locations, it now operates one of the largest express car wash networks in Los Angeles.
Why now? The company frames Southern California as a key growth market. "Southern California continues to be an exciting growth market for LUV, and we're thrilled to welcome these three locations into our family," said chief executive officer Darren Skarecky.
What's the market expansion? The three deals extend LUV's push across Southern California, adding density to a metro where it already had a foothold. Each new site will get upgraded tunnel equipment, refreshed branding, and new customer amenities in the coming months.
What changes for sellers? LUV is positioning itself as a dependable acquisition partner for family-run operators. One seller, Benny Pirian of Vermont Handwash, said the company "kept every promise they made, and in this business, that's rare."
The signal: LUV is one of the fastest-growing express car wash platforms in the US, with more than 87 locations nationwide. Founded by JT Thomson and Skarecky, it is expanding through acquisitions and new development — a strategy that consolidates independent operators into a single branded network.
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