Since our first store opened in 1969 to our latest acquisition, our growth story has always centered on people and bringing them the best service and shine in the car wash industry.
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1969
The first Mister Car Wash store opened in Houston, Texas
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1996
Car Wash Partners was formed to create a leading conveyor car wash company with the goal of creating a national brand
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1997
Acquired 3 car washes in Boise, Idaho
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1998
Mister Car Wash chain in Houston acquired by Car Wash Partners Inc., adding 11 car washes and 6 lube centers
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1999
Ron Peterson became CEO
Added 10 car washes and 1 lube center in Minnesota, Iowa and Houston through acquisition
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2000
Acquired 9 washes and 5 lube centers in Minnesota, Texas, Idaho and Washington
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2003
Launch of Unlimited Wash Club
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2004
HotShine proprietary waterfall wax system introduced
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2007
Mister Car Wash is purchased by private equity firm ONCAP
Added 21 new locations, becoming the second largest car wash chain in the United States
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2010
Tunnel Improvement Project:
Reinvested in wash process technology and created additional on-line services
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2012
Began record-breaking growth phase, acquiring 51 locations in a 12-month period
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2013
Closed single largest acquisition to date; adding 13 locations in Houston, Texas
John Lai was appointed CEO
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2014
Opened headquarters in downtown Tucson, AZ
Company purchased by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.
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2016
Introduction of HotShine 2.0, Reinvestment into all tunnels with updated products and application processes
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2016
Reached 200 stores. Adding 90 stores since 2014 with a CAGR of 29%.
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2017
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2017
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2017
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2017
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