Pollen Arriving Earlier and Sticking Around Longer on Vehicles

Plano, TX – (March 20, 2025) – Predictions of a longer growing season indicate a longer allergy and pollen season ahead. ZIPS Car Wash, the Official Car Wash of Pollen Season, has tips to help you keep your vehicle clean and protected this spring, as well as events planned across the country to celebrate National Car Wash Day on March 28th. ZIPS is ready to address what most drivers don’t consider this time of year- what pollen can do to your vehicle’s exterior and interior if left unattended.

ZIPS Car Wash Hosts Free Wash Day in Baxter to Say Thank You

Baxter, MN – (February 27, 2025) –On Saturday, March 8th, from 8 AM to 12 PM, Baxter, MN, residents can enjoy a FREE car wash at either of the ZIPS Car Wash locations in Baxter as ZIPS shows appreciation to the community who helped avert and restore their Universal Drive location following fire damage in December 2024.

ZIPS Car Wash Takes Strategic Action to Strengthen Financial Foundation and Advance Operational Transformation

ZIPS Car Wash remains open and operational, providing high-quality service at the best value for customers and ZIPS UNLIMITED™ Wash Club members

Proposes restructuring plan to significantly enhance capital structure through the reduction of approximately $279 million of debt

Files voluntary petitions for prearranged chapter 11 cases to effectuate value-maximizing transaction

Company to optimize national footprint as it continues strategic investments to enhance the customer experience

ZIPS Car Wash Presents $92,000 Donation to Folds of Honor

Plano, TX – (November 18, 2024)— ZIPS Car Wash was proud to partner with the University of Texas Arlington ROTC and the Dallas Police Department to host a Flag Raising Ceremony at its newly remodeled ZIPS Car Wash in Dallas at 3505 Northwest Highway at 10am on Wednesday, November 13^th in its final stop on the ZIPS 20^th Anniversary Give Back Tour. Following the flag raising, ZIPS recognized its 20^th Folds of Honor student scholarship recipient for 2024, announced the total donations made to Folds of Honor by customers across the country and ZIPS, and offered free giveaways, Tiff’s Treats, and Black Rifle Coffee to attendees at the event.

ZIPS Supports Hurricane Helene Relief with Free Wash Day

Asheville, NC – (October 30, 2024) –This Saturday, November 2nd, from 8 AM to 12 PM, residents can enjoy a FREE car wash at any of the eight ZIPS Car Wash locations in Asheville. Customers are asked to enter wash code 8281 for a Free Basic Plus Car Wash on Saturday morning. Complimentary vacuums are back up and running for use following your car wash.

Monster Wash & Go Seek Drives Kids to ZIPS Car Wash

Lynchburg, VA – (October 25, 2024) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today its family friendly Monster Wash & Go Seek event is now happening at ZIPS Car Wash locations in Roanoke and Lynchburg. Families are encouraged to visit ZIPS locations at 3210 Old Forest Road in Lynchburg and 4035 Challenger Avenue in Roanoke from now until Nov 1^st for kids to take part in the free Monster Wash & Go Seek activity while getting their vehicle ready for fall adventures.

ZIPS Car Wash Recognizes Folds of Honor Students

Durham, NC – (September 5, 2024) – ZIPS Car Wash will host a ceremony on Tuesday, September 10^th at 10:00am at ZIPS Car Wash, 1031 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway in Durham alongside the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce to showcase its newly remodeled location and to honor two Folds of Honor students with a $1,000 scholarship to continue to fuel the academic dreams of students across the country as part of ZIPS 20^th Anniversary celebration. Guests are invited to join ZIPS to celebrate Folds of Honor scholarship recipients at the event and enjoy complimentary air fresheners, free wash cards, free ZIPS microfiber towels and refreshments while supplies last

ZIPS Car Wash Recognizes Folds of Honor Student, Celebrates Remodels

Dallas, TX– (August 14, 2024) – ZIPS Car Wash and the North County Dallas Chamber of Commerce are partnering for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, August 15^th at 11am. ZIPS will recognize Karissa Muehr, a Folds of Honor student, with a $1,000 scholarship at the event. Free car washes with new app downloads, ZIPS microfiber towels, air fresheners and cold bottled waters will be available to attendees while supplies last. Support another local business and purchase a So Icy sno-cone treat while you’re on site to cool down and clean up as ZIPS unveils its newly remodeled location at 3505 W. Northwest Highway in Dallas.

Local Student Honored at Newly Remolded ZIPS Car Wash

ZIPS Car Wash and the North County of St. Louis Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, July 25^th to celebrate the newly remodeled car wash at 9430 Page Avenue and honor a local student receiving a $1,000 scholarship from ZIPS Car Wash through its national partnership with Folds of Honor. ZIPS is partnering with Folds of Honor as it celebrates 20 Years of Clean with a $20,000 Give Back Tour to help fuel the academic dreams of children of fallen or wounded US service members and first responders.

Folds of Honor and ZIPS Car Wash Celebrate Re-Grand Opening

ZIPS is celebrating 20 years of clean this year with a $20,000 Give Back Tour to Folds of Honor through local academic scholarships, updating locations across the country and introducing their new mobile app. Brothers Clayton and Caden Smith of Lake St. Louis were honored at the ceremony yesterday alongside the Southwest Area Chamber of Commerce. 
 
“This year represents so many milestones and pillars of growth for our brand and we’re excited to celebrate them this week in St. Louis as we unveil our remodeled locations, honor local students and families and introduce captivating ways to engage with our customers through our new mobile app,” said Rebecca Latacz, Chief Marketing Officer, ZIPS Car Wash.
 
Guests enjoyed complimentary ZIPS swag and treats from local popcorn vendor, Pop Pop Hurray. 
 
To date, ZIPS has recognized 12 students across the country and ZIPS customers have helped ZIPS raise over $50,000 through donations made during their car wash purchases. Honorees Clayton and Caden will each receive a $1,000 scholarship from ZIPS.

ZIPS Car Wash Louisville Re-Grand Opening Celebration Featured Folds of Honor Scholarship Recipients

ZIPS Car Wash Celebrates 20 Years of Shine with National Folds of Honor Partnership Kick Off

Plano, TX (June 4, 2024)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) celebrates its 20^th Anniversary today by announcing its national partnership with Folds of Honor as the company fulfills its $20,000 Give Back Tour to students sourced by Folds of Honor, a national non-profit organization that supports military families of fallen or injured soldiers. ZIPS extends its anniversary celebration by introducing a new $5 Light Wash – a nod to the brand’s humble beginnings – at nearly all 260+ locations and by announcing today on social media the 20 Grand Prize winners in the ZIPS Cheers to 20 Years! Sweepstakes.

ZIPS Car Wash Awards Folds of Honor Scholarships to Local Students at the OKC Baseball Club to Kick Off Memorial Day Weekend

Oklahoma City, OK – (May 22, 2024) – ZIPS Car Wash is excited to kick off its 20^th Anniversary $20,000 Give Back Tour at the OKC Baseball game this Thursday night by awarding students with a scholarship to further their education through ZIPS national partnership with Folds of Honor. The students will be recognized on the field at Thursday night’s OKC Baseball game vs. the Reno Aces. These scholarships are the first of many that ZIPS will award this year between now and Veteran’s Day to students of fallen or wounded soldiers in celebration of ZIPS 20^th anniversary. Students honored on May 23^rd will include Will Maynard, Rayden McVey, and siblings Asher and Malia McVey.

ZIPS Car Wash Supports “Know the Flow” to Promote Water Safety Initiatives in NWA

Siloam Springs, AR – (May 1, 2024) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today its upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, May 7^th at 10:30am to show off its newly remodeled location at 300 US-412 in Siloam Springs featuring new detailing centers and exterior upgrades, as it kicks off support for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Stormwater Education Program “Know the Flow.” Residents will be challenged all summer long to pledge to take care of our local waterways. ZIPS will incentivize the program by selecting 10 winners for a $100 ZIPS gift card, plus a grand prize of 1 year of ZIPS Unlimited™ will be awarded to one lucky participant. To start the celebration of its remodel now, ZIPS is offering $1 ZIPS Unlimited™ now through May 7^th. 

ZIPS Car Wash Celebrates over 40,000 Teachers and Nurses for National Appreciation Days

Plano, TX – (May 7, 2024) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today its support of 27,850 teachers at over 440 schools across 19 states as we collectively celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 7^th. ZIPS has visited schools for weeks to distribute free air fresheners, free car wash coupon cards and break room posters to teachers across the country. National Nurses Appreciation Day falls within the same week and the ZIPS team has visited 50 medical facilities in the last month to encourage and celebrate nurses across 19 states with 14,500 free “In my Nursing Era” air fresheners and coupon cards.

ZIPS Car Wash Celebrates 20 Years

Plano, TX – (March 28, 2024)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today its plans to celebrate its 20^th anniversary of car washing by giving away 20,000 free car washes, hosting a $20,000 Community Give Back Tour, and launching its Cheers to 20 Years! sweepstakes boasting 2,024 prizes. March 28^th, National Car Wash Day, will kick off the celebrations that will run throughout 2024 for the growing express car wash brand.

ZIPS Car Wash Launches Fundraising Across Multiple Brands with Welcomemat Technology

Plano, TX – (March 20, 2024) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today its collaboration with Welcomemat, a data driven marketing firm, to launch ZIPS Fundraising to champion schools, non-profits, youth sports and 501© (3) organizations. Through Welcomemat, organizations set their time frame and goal amount and ZIPS will give 50% of each wash sold through their unique fundraiser event link as a weekly direct deposit to support their financial goals.

AMP Launches Mobile App and Customer Experience Platform for ZIPS, the Nation’s Largest Privately Held Express Car Wash

ATLANTA—AMP Memberships proudly announces the official launch of its advanced car wash loyalty and membership platform at ZIPS Car Wash, the Nation’s largest privately held car wash chain, operating more than 280 locations across 25 states.

AMP’s unique marketing and promotional capabilities allow the growing ZIPS chain the flexibility to run company-wide promotions or regional campaigns with a focus on surprising and delighting their members and loyal retail customers. Customized fields for every customer make the platform person

ZIPS Car Wash Promotes Katie Murphree to Chief Financial Officer

Plano, TX – (February 21, 2024) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today its newest executive leadership team member, Katie Murphree, as Chief Financial Officer. Murphree is being promoted from Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis to CFO after nearly two years of dedicated work with the express car wash chain. Murphree will use her more than 30 years of extensive training as a CPA and financial leadership experience to oversee the ZIPS finance team.

Show Your Vehicle Some Love this Valentine’s Day

Plano, TX – (February 13, 2024) – Protecting your vehicle during the coldest months of the year can mean extending the life of one of your largest investments. And even if Punxsutawney Phil says spring is coming early, ZIPS Car Wash, the largest privately held express car wash chain in the nation, suggests showing your vehicle some love right now, too. Ensure it survives the winter weather and comes out looking and working great in the spring, by following these suggestions from our experts.

• Promptly remove road salt and post-winter weather grime from your vehicles exterior and underbody.
• As spring approaches, be sure to clean the exterior and interior of your vehicle to keep out common allergens.
• Even if you don’t live in a climate with harsh winters, salt and sandy beaches can be harmful to your paint job, so be sure to clean the exterior of your vehicle frequently.

ZIPS Car Wash Welcomes New Chief Marketing Officer

Plano, TX – (November 20, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash welcomes Rebecca Latacz as its new chief marketing officer (CMO).  Latacz will be responsible for brand and promotional strategy, and helping the chain expand its digital and membership platforms. 

ZIPS Supports Veterans Welcome Home Resource Center

Myrtle Beach, SC (November 9, 2023)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) is proud to support local veterans and active military as we honor their dedication and service this week on Veterans Day. ZIPS will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Saturday, November 11.  Honorees can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123 to redeem the offer on Saturday at its nine Myrtle Beach locations or any of the 280 participating locations across the country.

ZIPS Supports Memphis-based Alpha Omega Veterans Services this Veterans Day

Memphis, TN (November 9, 2023)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) is proud to support local veterans and active military as we honor their dedication and service this week on Veterans Day. ZIPS will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Saturday, November 11.  Honorees can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123 to redeem the offer on Saturday at any of the nine Memphis locations or at over 280 participating locations across the country. ZIPS Car Wash showed its local support of veterans this week with a donation to Alpha Omega Veterans Services.

ZIPS Supports McKinney’s Warrior’s Keep this Veterans Day

McKinney, TX (November 8, 2023)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) is proud to support local veterans and active military as we honor their dedication and service this week on Veterans Day. ZIPS will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Saturday, November 11.  Honorees can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123 to redeem the offer on Saturday at over 20 participating locations in DFW and 280 participating locations across the country. ZIPS Car Wash showed its local support of veterans this week with a donation to Warrior’s Keep, a 501(C)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization based in McKinney, whose mission is to unite, empower and enhance the quality of life for veterans with the use of Outdoor Therapy.

ZIPS Supports Veterans Honor Flight of Fargo this Veterans Day

Fargo, ND (November 8, 2023)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) is proud to support local veterans and active military as we honor their dedication and service this week on Veterans Day. ZIPS will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Saturday, November 11.  Honorees can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123 to redeem the offer on Saturday at over 280 participating locations across the country. ZIPS Car Wash showed its local support of veterans this week with a donation to Veterans Honor Flight, based in Fargo, a 501c3 non-profit, volunteer-lead organization that takes veterans to Washington, DC, free of charge, to visit the memorials built in their honor.  

ZIPS Supports Patriot Assistance Dogs this Veterans Day

Detroit Lakes, MN (November 7, 2023)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) is proud to support local veterans and active military as we honor their dedication and service this week on Veterans Day. ZIPS will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Saturday, November 11.  Honorees can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123 to redeem the offer on Saturday at any of the 280 participating locations across the country. ZIPS Car Wash showed its local support of veterans this week with a donation to Patriot Assistance Dogs.

ZIPS Supports Combat Impact Outdoors this Veterans Day

Alamogordo, NM (November 7, 2023)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) is proud to support local veterans and active military as we honor their dedication and service this week on Veterans Day. ZIPS will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Saturday, November 11.  Honorees can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123 to redeem the offer on Saturday at over 280 participating locations across the country. ZIPS Car Wash showed its local support of veterans this week with a donation to Combat Impact Outdoors, an Alamogordo based organization. Combat Impact Outdoors is dedicated to helping combat veterans by providing cost free opportunities to experience the great outdoors as a form of therapy to aid in the improvement of mental health and well-being.

ZIPS Car Wash Honors Veterans with FREE Premier Car Wash

Plano, TX (November 7, 2023)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Saturday, November 11, Veterans Day. Veterans can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123 to redeem the offer on Saturday at over 280 participating locations across the country.

ZIPS Car Wash is Recognized by Newsweek for “Best in Customer Service”

Plano, TX – (September 19, 2023)— ZIPS Car Wash (zipscarwash.com) was recognized as one of the “Best in Customer Service” in car washing in the 2024 America’s Best Customer Service rankings recently announced by Newsweek. ZIPS ranked third in the parent category “Services: Personal Services, Home Care and Maintenance.”

ZIPS Celebrates Grand Opening of 2nd Detroit Lakes Car Wash

Detroit Lakes, MN – (September 12, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today the Grand Opening of its second Detroit Lakes location at 1415 US Hwy 10 West, which now offers the brand’s newest graphene matrix, Ultra HD Glaze, available in the ZIPS Premier Wash package. ZIPS will be offering FREE Premier Washes from September 14^th – 17^th during ZIPS Grand Opening, plus free air fresheners while supplies last. The Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce will co-host a ribbon cutting with ZIPS at 11:30am on Thursday, September 14^th at the newest location to celebrate the expansion in Detroit Lakes and honor other local organizations.

ZIPS Car Wash Teams Up with Manna Food Bank to Kickoff Hunger Action Month

Pensacola, FL – (August 24, 2023) – Join ZIPS Car Wash on Sunday, August 27^th from 12pm to 2pm as they kick off Hunger Action Month with a food drive to support Manna Food Bank. Bring in your non-perishable food items and get your vehicle looking great with ZIPS new HD Glaze in the Premier Wash package available now at all Pensacola area locations. ZIPS will donate 50% of every car wash purchased on August 27^th at ZIPS Car Wash in Pace, located at 4254 Woodbine Road. Cat Country’s Cat Pack will be on site during the event, along with local food truck, Who Cut the Cheese, making this a one stop shop for you to support your local community.

ZIPS Car Wash Orlando Hosts Customer Appreciation Days

Orlando, FL – (August 23, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash recently upgraded and fully transitioned its six Orlando area locations to the ZIPS brand and is celebrating its new services, including its newest graphene product, Ultra HD Glaze, available in the new ZIPS Premier Wash package. Customers can enjoy a $5 Premier Wash (a $25 savings) with Wash Code 7020 from August 23 – 27, 2023, during ZIPS Customer Appreciation Days at any Orlando area location, plus free air fresheners while supplies last.

ZIPS Car Wash Now Washing in 25 States

Fargo, ND – (July 20, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash is now serving customers in 25 states as of today with the Grand Opening of their first car wash in Fargo, North Dakota. To celebrate, ZIPS is offering its best wash, the Get It All, FREE July 25^th – 31^st at ZIPS Car Wash, 1345 25th Ave. in South Fargo. The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Ribbon Cutting with ZIPS on Tuesday, July 25^th at 11:30am at the new location, which was built within the former Kmart parking lot just off University Dr.  Froggy 99.9 will be on site with WE FEST tickets to give away from 12pm to 2pm. Customers can enjoy free car washes, ZIPS Unlimited discounts, free air fresheners and towel giveaways while supplies last, all weekend long.

ZIPS Offers FREE Wash Weekend at New Alamogordo Car Wash

Alamogordo, NM – (June 12, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash is celebrating its Grand Opening in Alamogordo with the Alamogordo Center of Commerce at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, June 14^th beginning at 12:30 p.m. at its 3399 N. White Sands Blvd. location. Customers can enjoy a FREE Get It All Wash from June 14^th to June 18^th at this location and join the ZIPS Unlimited for only $10 per month for the first three months of service. ZIPS Unlimited members can enjoy the added convenience of an additional Alamogordo location with easy access to express car washing in high traffic, consumer-focused areas.

ZIPS Car Wash Celebrates Grand Opening of 2nd Baxter Location

Baxter, MN – (June 6, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today the Grand Opening of their second car wash location in Baxter and to celebrate, ZIPS is offering its best wash, the Get It All for just $5 from June 8^th – 11^th at ZIPS Car Wash, just South of MN-210 in front of the Walmart Supercenter at 7361 Glory Road. The Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Ribbon Cutting with ZIPS on Thursday, June 8^th at 10am at the new location. Customers can enjoy discounted car washes, unlimited wash club discounts, and free giveaways while supplies last, all weekend long. Local favorite, Pit Happens Food Truck, will be on site on June 8^th so you can grab a car wash and lunch on your mid-day break.

ZIPS Car Wash Celebrates Expansion into Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MN – (June 5, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today the Grand Opening of their first car wash location in Grand Rapids and to celebrate, ZIPS is offering its best wash, the Get It All for just $5 from June 7^th – 11^th at ZIPS Car Wash, 138 SE 29^th Street, adjacent to the north of the Walmart Super Center. The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Ribbon Cutting with ZIPS on Wednesday, June 7^th at Noon at the new location. Customers can enjoy discounted car washes, unlimited wash club discounts, and free giveaways while supplies last, all weekend long.

ZIPS Car Wash Now Proud Partner of the Oklahoma City Dodgers

Oklahoma City, OK – (May 30, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today its investment in the Oklahoma City Dodgers as a Proud Partner of the Oklahoma City Dodgers. The sponsorship kicked off this month with the “Dirtiest Car in the Lot” contest being held during home game match ups, with the next to occur tonight against the Reno Aces. ZIPS’ Bricktown Summer Grand Slam giveaway starts now, with opportunities to win free tickets to Dodgers games all season long. Enter now at https://swee.ps/lzklKqBeY for your chance to win tickets. Oklahoma City and surrounding communities are home to 10 ZIPS Car Wash locations.

ZIPS Car Wash Offers FREE Washes for Veterans and Active Military Personnel on Memorial Day

Plano, TX – (May 23, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today its continued commitment to honor veterans and active military with a FREE Works & Wow car wash at participating ZIPS Car Wash locations across the country on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. This initiative is part of the company’s ongoing support of veterans and active military and has included four ‘Military Monday’ car wash offers for military personnel throughout the month of May. Free Works & Wow car washes will be given with a Military ID and wash code 8451 at over 250 participating locations across the country on Memorial Day.

ZIPS Car Wash Opens 9th Myrtle Beach Location with FREE Washes

Myrtle Beach, SC – (May 11, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today the opening of their 9^th location in Myrtle Beach, SC – a brand new facility located at 8010 North Kings Hwy. To celebrate, ZIPS is offering a free Get It All car wash all weekend from May 12^th – 14^th at this new location and the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Ribbon Cutting with ZIPS on Friday, May 12^th at 11am at the new location. Free towels and air fresheners for the first 500 customers and a chance to win tickets to the sold-out Carolina Country Music Fest are on the line during the Grand Opening Celebration. Gator 107.9 will be on site from 12pm to 2pm for customers to come enter to win tickets and the pair will be given away during the 107^th minute of the remote broadcast.

ZIPS Car Wash Announces New Leadership in Business Growth and Development

PLANO, Texas (April 21, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash has announced that David Miller has joined the executive team as Senior Vice President of New Business Development. Miller will oversee all merger and acquisition activities as well as strategic planning efforts for the growing business. 

Early and Increased Pollen Counts Have Drivers Covered Up

Protect Your Vehicle from Damaging Pollen with Tips from ZIPS Car Wash

Plano, TX – (March 16, 2023) – According to weather experts, pollen has arrived early and at an all-time high. What most people don’t know is what pollen can do to your vehicle’s exterior and interior if left unattended. ZIPS Car Wash has tips to help you keep your vehicle clean and protected this spring at its over 275 locations across the country, most of which are now open for summer hours from 8am to 8pm daily.

ZIPS Car Wash Celebrates Grand Opening with Memphis Chamber

ZIPS Continues Expansion Across Memphis with new Whitten Road Car Wash

Memphis, TN – (March 7, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announces today its continued commitment to the Memphis area with another Grand Opening at ZIPS 1984 Whitten Road.  To celebrate, customers across Memphis can enjoy a $5 Get It All Wash at all 9 Memphis locations from Thursday to Sunday with wash code 8127. Along with the Greater Memphis Chamber, ZIPS will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, March 10^th at 11am at 1984 Whitten Road.

Djouma Barry Joins ZIPS Car Wash as Chief Operating Officer

Plano, TX – (March 1, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today its newest Executive Team member, Djouma Barry, as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Barry will use his extensive leadership skills in operations excellence, talent development and team building to oversee ZIPS operations, sales, facility management, training, and acquisition integration. Barry will apply his extensive expertise from years of experience with growing retailers such as Target, Gap Inc. and Lululemon to build high performing teams and manage ZIPS’ large P&L portfolio. In 2022, ZIPS acquired more than 60 new sites and now owns and operates 275 locations across 24 states under three unique car wash brands.

ZIPS Car Wash Celebrates Expansion in Minnesota

Plano, TX – (February 10, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today its expansion in Minnesota with brand-new locations now open in Grand Rapids and Baxter. ZIPS’ prototype design for these locations was released in 2022 and these new locations are only the second and third of the updated design to open in the country. Customers can now enjoy ZIPS Unlimited services at both the 135 SE 29th Street location in Grand Rapids, just next door to Wal-Mart off S. Pokegama Ave., and at 7361 Glory Rd, also next to a Wal-Mart and less than a mile from ZIPS’ second Baxter location on Universal Road. ZIPS is open from 8am to 7pm daily.

ZIPS Car Wash Now Washing in McKinney, TX

ZIPS Now Owns and Operates 22 locations across the Dallas Metro

Plano, TX – (January 5, 2023) – ZIPS Car Wash announced today the Grand Opening and its continued commitment of growth to the Dallas Metro area with the opening of its newest location in McKinney. The construction of ZIPS’ newest location was completed last month, and customers can now enjoy over 20 Dallas metro locations, including its newest location at 6102 Stacy Road in McKinney. ZIPS is open from 8am – 7pm daily and customers with an unlimited membership at ZIPS can now enjoy this location along other ZIPS across the metro and across the country.

ZIPS Car Wash Honors Veterans with FREE Car Wash

Plano, TX (November 11, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) will extend a free car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel this Friday, November 11, Veterans Day. Veterans can visit any participating ZIPS location of its 275 express car washes and enter wash code 1122 to receive a free Works & Wow car wash on Friday. After their free wash, these honored guests are encouraged to detail their vehicle with ZIPS complimentary drying towels, surface cleaner, turbo vacs and compressed air to get their vehicle looking great inside and out.

ZIPS Car Wash Opens 8th Memphis Location

ZIPS Brand New Car Wash Opens on Poplar Avenue 

Plano, TX – (November 2, 2022) – ZIPS Car Wash announces the opening of its newest location at 3294 Poplar Avenue with a Grand Opening Celebration with great offers and prizes available now through Sunday, November 6^th.  ZIPS is offering a $1 Get It All car wash, the company’s premier wash package including Ceramics, along with ZIPS Unlimited member plan for just $10 a month for the first three months. available exclusively at the new Poplar location. ZIPS will host a Ribbon Cutting tomorrow, November 2, at 9:00 am with the Memphis Chamber of Commerce and will open for business at 10am. ZIPS Unlimited Wash Club Members will now have unlimited access to this convenient East Memphis location next door to East High School.

Texas Ranks as Top State for ZIPS with 37 Locations

ZIPS Car Wash Announces Dallas-Fort Worth Expansion

Plano, TX – (October 21, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash announced today its continued expansion in Dallas-Fort Worth with the acquisition of three sites from Dream Wash Auto Spa. This takeover expands ZIPS into Frisco, Lewisville and adds another convenient location in Dallas. ZIPS owns and operates a total of 37 locations across the state of Texas, including the addition of locations in Houston and Austin in 2022, making Texas the most densely populated state for the express car wash chain.

ZIPS Car Wash Acquires Jet Brite Car Wash, Expanding into Chicagoland

ZIPS Completes 25^th Acquisition Transaction in 2022

Chicago, IL – (October 18, 2022) – ZIPS Car Wash announces the acquisition of Jet Brite Car Wash, an 11-store mega car wash chain based in Chicago.  This acquisition includes three additional sites currently under development and brings ZIPS into the Chicagoland area further expanding its Midwest presence. This is ZIPS 25th closing transaction for this year, which is a record year of expansion with 61 stores acquired in 2022.  ZIPS Car Wash now owns and operates nearly 275 locations across the country under the ZIPS, Rocket Express and now Jet Brite car wash brands.

ZIPS Car Wash Announces Expansion to Orlando

Acquisition Marks 45^th site to Acquire in 2022

Plano, TX – (September 23, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash announced today its expansion into a new market with the acquisition of six car wash locations in Orlando, FL. ZIPS acquired these sites from Wash City Car Wash in Orlando, Kissimmee, Avon Park, Lake Wales and Oviedo, Florida. The final acquisition was completed last week and adds a location in Winter Garden, FL. This transaction marks the 45^th location for ZIPS to acquire in 2022 with the growing express chain now operating over 250 locations across the country.

ZIPS Car Wash Acquires Tommy Terrific’s Locations to Expand Dallas-Fort Worth Footprint

Plano, TX – (September 16, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the acquisition of two locations in Dallas, TX, from Tommy Terrific’s Car Wash, expanding the growing chain to over 20 locations in the metro area. ZIPS, headquartered in Plano, TX, operates over 250 locations across the country.

ZIPS Expands in Virginia, North Carolina

Plano, TX – (August 1, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash announced today the acquisition of five car wash locations from Lightning McClean Car Wash in Virginia and North Carolina. ZIPS newest locations were acquired in late May and are being fully integrated into the ZIPS brand so customers can enjoy the convenience of ZIPS’ 245 locations, online management of unlimited club memberships, as well as, ZIPS Z5X Ceramics, free towels, free surface cleaner and free turbo vacuum systems.

Gene Dinkens: Ensuring the Aggressive Growth of ZIPS Car Wash

Gene Dinkens was promoted to CEO of ZIPS Car Wash in October of 2021. This year, because of his exemplary leadership and support from the growing ZIPS team, the company is in a great position to continue the aggressive growth track that it has already been on for several years. With Dinkens’ leadership, ZIPS can “truly shine” in their efforts to be the best express car wash chain in the country.

ZIPS Car Wash Opens New Prototype in Missouri

Webb City, MO – (July 21, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the Grand Opening of its new prototype car wash in Webb City, Missouri. Located at 1309 S. Madison Street.  This new wash design improves brand visibility and combines state-of-the-art technology in the tunnel system with an enhanced driver flow and expanded self-serve detailing center to deliver an improved customer experience.

ZIPS Grows to 16 Car Washes in Georgia

Plano, TX – (July 5, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today its recent growth in Georgia with a single-site acquisition from Elements Car Wash in Milledgeville, Georgia. ZIPS’ aggressive growth in Georgia in 2022 has included the acquisition of seven locations in the north central region of the state in the first half of the year. ZIPS now operates 70 locations in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina and over 240 locations across the country.

ZIPS Car Wash Moves into Savannah

Plano, TX – (June 14, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the acquisition of three express car wash sites from Mint Car Wash with locations in Savannah, Georgia. These are the first sites to be owned and operated by ZIPS in Savannah. ZIPS Car Wash currently operates 16 stores across the state of Georgia.

ZIPS Expands in Indiana

Plano, TX – (June 9, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the single site acquisition from Jasper Express Car Wash in Jasper, Indiana. ZIPS currently operates one additional car wash in Indiana, just north of Louisville, KY and 11 stores in the Louisville area.

ZIPS Expands to Become Largest Express Car Wash Chain in South Carolina

Plano, TX – (June 2, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the acquisition of the four Islands Car Wash locations in the Hilton Head, South Carolina market, making ZIPS the largest express-only chain in the state. ZIPS now owns and operates 20 locations across South Carolina. This announcement comes on the heels of the company’s recent growth announcement from January of this year, where ZIPS announced they hold the same status in North Carolina.

ZIPS Car Wash and Arkansas Travelers Partner for 2022 Season

Little Rock, AR – (May 24, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today its partnership with the Arkansas Travelers to support America’s favorite pastime and the state capital’s minor league baseball team. At every home game, ZIPS will seek out the “Dirtiest Car in the Parking Lot” and award the winner a free Get It All Ceramics Wash, valid at any of the eight ZIPS Car Wash locations in greater Little Rock.

ZIPS Car Wash Partners with Lori’s Gifts to Honor Healthcare

Plano, TX – (May 4, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) is celebrating National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week with Lori’s Gifts at 30 of their gift shops in healthcare facilities across the country. From free washes for nurses to discounts and giveaways for all healthcare heroes, ZIPS and Lori’s Gifts are partnering for the first time to recognize the care and support healthcare workers provide.

ZIPS Car Wash Continues Atlanta Metro expansion with Acquisition of Fast Trac

Plano, TX – (April 21, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the second acquisition of a Fast Trac Car Wash location, now in Rockmart, Georgia. With this acquisition, ZIPS Car Wash now owns and operates 12 locations across north Georgia and over 230 locations across the country.

ZIPS Car Wash Offers Tax Day $5 Wash Deal

Plano, TX – (April 11, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) is celebrating Tax Day with a $5 wash deal.  Zips Wash & Dry car wash will be offered at $5, an almost 50% savings from the everyday price.  This price break is available all day on Tax Day, Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19 (for those needing an extension) at participating locations with wash code 8297. ZIPS Car Wash owns and operates 230+ locations across 22 states.

ZIPS Car Wash Acquires Fire Station Express

Plano, TX – (March 31, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the single-site acquisition of Fire Station Express Car Wash in Watkinsville, Georgia. With this acquisition, ZIPS Car Wash now owns and operates 12 locations across north Georgia and over 230 locations across the country.

ZIPS Car Wash Launches Member Portal, Celebrates National Car Wash Day

Plano, TX – (March 28, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) announced today the launch of the ZIPSme Portal, an added benefit for its Unlimited Wash Club Members, in celebration of National Car Wash Day. The ZIPSme Portal is an online tool found on zipscarwash.com to give ZIPS customers exclusive access to manage their account, received insider news on new locations and services, and receive additional perks.

Industry Leader: Gene Dinkens, CEO, Zips Car Wash

WASH TRENDS MAGAZINE -- "The ZIPS story is a growth story. We came from such humble beginnings with just two stores, and we grew by rolling up our sleeves to focus on our washes, taking some calculated risks, and trusting our process. We have good scale, reach, and resources to make an even greater impact as we go forward," said Gene Dinkens, CEO. 

ZIPS Car Wash Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day

Plano, TX – (March 15, 2022)— ZIPS Car Wash (zipscarwash.com) announced today that participating stores will be going green for St. Patrick’s Day with a tunnel light show filled with shades of green, exclusively on Thursday, March 17, 2022. In addition, the express car wash chain will be offering $10 off its best car wash package with wash code 1722 at participating locations. ZIPS Car Wash operates over 230 locations in 22 states with more growth projected for 2022.

MARKET FOCUS: ZIPS CAR WASH ANNOUNCES ‘AMERICA’S DIRTIEST CAR’ SWEEPSTAKES WINNER

PLANO, Texas — ZIPS Car Wash announced the grand prize winner of its “America’s Dirtiest Car” Sweepstakes, the first national sweepstakes of its kind in the carwash industry, according to a press release.

ZIPS Car Wash Acquires Rocket Express Car Wash

ZIPS Car Wash announces the acquisition of Rocket Express Car Wash, a 5-store mega car wash chain based in Idaho and Utah. This acquisition brings ZIPS into the Mountain West and marks the first step of their plan for rapid and wide-spread expansion into western markets.

ZIPS CAR WASH EXPANDS IN KENTUCKY

PLANO, Texas — ZIPS Car Wash announced the recent growth of its express carwash chain in Kentucky with the acquisition of eight Time to Shine Car Wash locations in Lexington, according to a press release.

ZIPS Car Wash Becomes One of the Largest Express Car Wash Chains in North Carolina

PLANO, Texas --ZIPS Car Wash announced today two single site acquisitions from Heroes Car Wash in Holly Springs, NC, and from Rocket Wash Express in Goldsboro, NC. ZIPS now operates 32 locations across North Carolina, becoming one of the largest, privately-held express car wash operators in the state. ZIPS now operates more than 225 express car washes across 22 states.

ZIPS Car Wash moves into Minnesota with Four Seasons acquisition

TOP 50 U.S. CONVEYOR CHAIN LIST

Each year, the editors of this publication compile and publish a list of the leading conveyorized carwash operators, ranked by their number of locations. In the pages ahead, you will find the 2021 Top 50 U.S. Conveyor Chain List as well as reactions and predictions from some industry leaders. 

Zips Car Wash acquires Fast Lane

ZIPS Car Wash recently announced the growth of its express carwash chain in the Dallas-Fort Worth with the acquisition of Fast Lane Car Wash. This two-site acquisition brings ZIPS to 11 stores across DFW.

ZIPS Car Wash and Operation Homefront Partner to Support Military Families

ZIPS Car Wash (www.zipscarwash.com) is launching a new partnership with Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit serving America's military families. From November 1-11, Zips seeks to raise $10,000 to support Operation Homefront's mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they've worked so hard to protect.