M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2025-04-10 |
| Target | Driven Brands - U.S. Car Wash Business |
| Sector | Automotive |
| Buyer(s) | Whistle Express Car Wash |
| Sellers(s) | Driven Brands |
| Deal Type | Divestiture |
| Deal Value | 385M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Sector | Consumer Services |
Whistle Express Car Wash leverages technology and innovation in offering car washes. It delivers consumers and teammates on-premise experience, including its Unlimited Fast Pass Membership Program, free towels, free vacuums, and free mat washing stations. Whistle Express Car Wash was founded in 2014 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector: Automotive M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 2 of 2 |
| Country: United States M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 |
Take 5
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Take 5 provides car wash and detail services. Take 5 was formed in 1984 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Sector | Franchising |
| Employees | 10,700 |
| Revenue | 2.3B USD (2024) |
Driven Brands is a parent company of automotive aftermarket brands across four distinct verticals: Repair & Maintenance, housing Meineke Car Care Centers; Paint & Collision, housing Maaco, CARSTAR, and ABRA; Distribution, housing 1-800-Radiator & A/C and Spire Supply; and Quick Lube, housing Take 5 Oil Change. Driven Brands was incorporated in 1972 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 4 |
| Sector: Automotive M&A | 2 of 3 |
| Type: Divestiture M&A Deals | 3 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2025 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 |
Take 5
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Take 5 provides car wash and detail services. Take 5 was formed in 1984 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-02 |
IMO Car Wash
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom IMO Car Wash operates automatic drive-through car-wash services that provide washes at its network of locations across several countries, offering convenience, vehicle-cleaning services, subscription/wash-voucher options, and services tailored for private customers as well as fleets. IMO Car Wash is based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. |
Sell | - |
