By Jim Utter
Director of Journalism
Express Wash Concepts, which operates five express car wash brands, has once again been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
EWC is ranked No. 3,314 on the 2025 edition of the list with 119-percent growth over the three years 2021-2024.
Express Wash Concepts joins 42 other Central Ohio companies recognized on this year’s list and is one of 115 consumer service companies across the country to receive 2025 Inc. 5000 recognition.
“We are honored to once again earn a place on the Inc. 5000 list, standing alongside the nation’s most respected and high-growth entrepreneurial companies,” said John Roush, Chief Executive Officer of Express Wash Concepts.
“As a recognized leader in the express car wash industry, we remain steadfast in our commitment to responsible, strategic growth – expanding our multi-market portfolio, creating high-quality career opportunities for our team members, and delivering an unparalleled wash experience for every customer we serve.”
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent – not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies – as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Express Wash Concepts currently operates 123 express wash locations across Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Detroit, Hampton Roads, Pittsburgh and Toledo.
With a continued focus on strategic core market development, an additional 20 EWC sites are planned to open or break ground by the end of 2025.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database, is available at www.inc.com/inc5000.
EWC operates five brands across six states – Moo Moo Express, Flying Ace Express, Clean Express, Green Clean Express and Bee Clean Express.
