By Jim Utter
Director of Journalism
AquaSonic Car Wash will take the first step in what it hopes will be the building of an aggressive footprint in the industry with the grand opening of its first location next week in New Port Richey, Florida.
The brand, established in January 2024 by London and West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Henley Investment Management, will officially open its first site June 25.
AquaSonic, which also recently announced a strategic partnership with AlphaEdge Investment Management, has confirmed plans for 15 additional locations and a target set for 100 sites nationwide.
“At AquaSonic, we believe that every clean car represents a new opportunity to explore, to connect, and to chase what’s next,” Garrett Solomon, CEO of AquaSonic Car Wash, said in a statement. “This launch is a milestone for us, but more importantly, it’s a new standard for New Port Richey.
“We’re excited to deliver an experience that makes people rethink what a car wash can be.”
AquaSonic is the only car wash in Florida to use 120-degree hot water in every wash, paired with a proprietary formula engineered for maximum cleaning power and long-lasting protection.
It’s wash tunnel features nine individual wheel scrubbers – three times the industry standard – that will tackle the toughest brake dust from every angle. The site’s ‘Magic Carpet’ conveyor features gentle, smart friction technology and the AeroZone™ provides a high-powered, Formula One racing–engineered drying system.
To celebrate its grand opening, all AquaSonic guests can enjoy unlimited complimentary car washes as well as a series of activations, events and giveaways with local businesses from June 25 to July 6.
AquaSonic is also teaming up with The Runaways Animal Rescue, a local no-kill shelter that advocates for animals in need.
For every Founders Club membership sold pre-opening, AquaSonic will donate $1 from each sale up to $1,000, and upon hitting the goal, the company will match it. Following the opening, AquaSonic will continue its investment with team volunteer days at the shelter and exclusive offers for those who adopt from the organization.
“At AquaSonic, celebrating people’s journeys and the memories made along the way is what we do,” said Shannon Kessell, VP of Marketing. “ ‘For the Love of the Road’ is about the freedom and adventure every drive brings. Here in New Port Richey, we say ‘For the Love of NPR’ – because this community matters to us.
“From our FreedomPass to our partnership with The Runaways Animal Rescue, everything we do is about giving people – and now pets – a better ride forward.”
