Mister Car Wash enters California with new acquisition

Mister Car Wash has announced the acquisition of Cruz Thru Car Wash, a chain of 10 Express stores based in Bakersfield, California.

Mister Car Wash will enter California through the acquisition of Cruz Thru Car Wash, a chain with 10 modern sites.

"Cruz Thru is widely considered one of the most innovative, high-volume car washes in the industry and a great platform for entry into California," said Casey Lindsay, Director of Acquisitions.

All of the car wash sites belonging to Cruz Thru are in Bakersfield, a city north of Los Angeles.

"We're incredibly honored to acquire a prestigious business like Cruz Thru. From the minute we saw their operations we became huge fans. They've got an intense focus on customer service and share our people-first culture," said John Lai, President and CEO of Mister Car Wash.

Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, Mister Car Wash operates 222 car washes and 34 express lubes in 21 states.