By Jim Utter
Director of Journalism
Tsunami Express Car Wash on Tuesday announced it had closed the acquisition of 53 Take 5 Car Wash locations from Whistle Express Car Wash, marking a major step forward in Tsunami’s Midwest expansion strategy.
With this acquisition, Tsunami Express grows its operations to 74 locations across nine states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
“These locations are a strong fit for our growth strategy,” says Chris Schuldt, CEO of Tsunami Express Car Wash. “They expand our footprint into high‑priority markets and allow us to quickly introduce our premium Tsunami experience to new communities.”
As part of the acquisition, Tsunami Express will rebrand all acquired locations and invest in its signature Tsunami CleanTech experience including best-in-class equipment, premium amenities and enhanced member experience.
With this acquisition, Tsunami Express strengthens its position as one of the fastest-growing car wash operators in the Midwest.
The company remains focused on delivering consistent quality, investing in its people, and building long-term relationships with customers as it continues to expand.
Tsunami Express, backed by an affiliate of Point72 Private Investments, engaged the law firm of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. for legal counsel and Ardent Advisory Group for financial guidance on the transaction.
Stephens Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to Whistle Express on the divestiture.
In April of this year, Whistle Express closed its acquisition of Driven Brands’ Take 5 Car Wash, which more than tripled its nationwide footprint. The newly combined company grew to 530 locations across 23 states.
