WhiteWater Express Acquires 10 HyperShine Car Wash Locations and Reaches 40 Locations across Five States

April 1, 2021

By Automotive Editor

WhiteWater eyes 60+ locations through HyperShine partnership and other growth initiatives

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WhiteWater Express Car Wash (“WhiteWater”), an express car wash platform headquartered in Houston, acquired 10 HyperShine Car Wash (“HyperShine”) locations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan on March 31^st. With this acquisition, WhiteWater now owns and operates 40 locations across five states and eight MSAs. Additionally, WhiteWater and HyperShine will jointly develop car washes via an ongoing development partnership, targeting an incremental 20 locations across Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan over the next three years.

“We are thrilled about the opportunity to add HyperShine to the WhiteWater family,” stated Clayton Clark, President and Chief Operating Officer of WhiteWater. “Dan and his team have done an outstanding job of site selection and building a great brand in these markets. One of our visions for WhiteWater has always been to expand into the Midwest and build a geographically diverse car wash business.”

“HyperShine is excited to join the WhiteWater team,” said Dan Dougherty, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HyperShine. “WhiteWater provided a holistic solution, acquiring our existing operations and creating a path for us to continue to develop car washes for the next several years.”

“We are excited to work with the HyperShine team both today and in the future. This transaction represents our strategy of growth through M&A and greenfield development, with a land-and-expand strategy in new MSAs,” stated Steve Mathis, Chief Executive Officer of WhiteWater.

“We are excited to enter the Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan markets,” stated Henry Shine, Chief Development Officer of WhiteWater. “Alongside our market-leading presence in Texas and Oklahoma, this expansion brings WhiteWater to new geographies and solidifies our position as a leading national car wash company. We couldn’t accomplish our vision without Dan and his team.”

As part of the acquisition, WhiteWater will be onboarding all HyperShine employees including its Chief Operating Officer, Brad Osborne. Brad will be joining WhiteWater as Vice President – Midwest as well as Vice President – Technology. WhiteWater will continue to offer its signature unlimited membership program, towel exchange program, vacuums, and air guns at all locations.

WhiteWater is actively pursuing its growth strategy in both existing and new markets. For any inquiries about WhiteWater’s growth initiatives, please contact Henry Shine at hshine@whitewatercw.com or 260.437.5930.