Express Wash Concepts (EWC) today announced its acquisition of Zip Auto Wash, located at 12611 Rockside Rd. in Garfield Heights, Ohio. The acquisition brings Express Wash Concepts’ overall express car wash portfolio to 46 operating locations under the following brands: Central Ohio-based Moo Moo Express Car Wash, Greater Dayton-based Flying Ace Express Car Wash, Greater Cleveland-based Clean Express Auto Wash, Toledo-based Meyers Auto Wash and Virginia-based Green Clean Express Auto Wash.
“As we begin to invest around a million dollars to upgrade the current facility, we’re excited to bring to the Garfield Heights community our fast, high-quality and environmentally friendly express car wash,” said John Roush, Express Wash Concepts Chief Executive Officer. “As the region’s fastest growing car wash brand, we also look forward to providing excellent career opportunities with great growth potential.”
The acquisition is effective as of October 15, 2021, with no interruption to current Zip Auto Wash customers. Express Wash Concepts plans to temporarily close the wash in late November, 2021 to convert to the company’s Cleveland-based signature brand, Clean Express Auto Wash. Once re-opened in early 2022, the new Clean Express Garfield Heights location will feature the industry’s best wash equipment, a fully remodeled retail office, and a free vacuum lot with 21 professional grade vacuums. The company’s popular Unlimited Wash Club packages will also be available at the Garfield Heights location upon re-opening, and offer members the convenience and value of contactless payment and unlimited washing at any Clean Express Auto Wash location.