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Why there are lots of subscription car washes, suddenly

Rob Beschizza
Dec 09, 2025
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An a busy thoroughfare near you, there are new car washes. The car washes have bright lights and ads for apps and subscription plans. A subscription to car washes, yes, that’s right. What’s going on? Private equity is putting locals out of business and packing shopping districts with concrete bunkers that employ no-one and pay no s…

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