Whistle Express officially acquired Take 5 Car Wash from Driven Brands.
With the acquisition, Whistle Express, based in Charlotte, now operates 530 locations across 23 states, making it the largest car wash company in the United States.
“This is a major step forward – not just for Whistle, but for the entire express car wash industry,” said Jose Costa, CEO of Whistle Express Car Wash. “This acquisition gives us the scale to not only expand our footprint, but to invest more deeply in our team members, elevate the customer experience and bring consistent, high-quality service to more communities. We’re focused on delivering value at every touchpoint – and we’re just getting started.”
This marks the largest deal in express car wash history. Take 5 Car Wash locations will transition to Whistle Express branding over the coming months.
“This deal represents a meaningful step forward for Whistle’s national growth strategy,” said David Quick, managing director and assistant portfolio manager at Oaktree. “Whistle isn’t following the playbook; they’re rewriting it. We’re proud to partner on their vision and confident this is just the beginning of what’s possible.”
Whistle plans to invest in key areas to improve customer experience, including innovative technology, membership packages, state-of-the-art equipment, and more.
