Express Wash Concepts Expands Northeast Ohio Footprint with 137th Location
Event summary
- Express Wash Concepts (EWC) opened its 137th location, a Clean Express Auto Wash in Medina, Ohio, marking its 20th site in the Greater Cleveland market.
- Twelve additional locations are under construction, including nine for the Clean Express brand.
- The grand opening includes a Free Wash Week promotion (May 8–17, 2026), offering free signature washes and discounted memberships.
- EWC operates 137 locations across six states under multiple brands, with 55 Clean Express sites in Greater Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Toledo.
The big picture
Express Wash Concepts continues its rapid growth in the express car wash sector, leveraging a multi-brand strategy to dominate regional markets. The Medina opening reinforces its focus on scaling operations while maintaining a strong local presence, a strategy that has earned it repeated recognition for customer satisfaction and workplace culture. The company’s expansion aligns with broader industry trends toward convenience and membership-based services in the automotive aftermarket.
What we're watching
- Market Penetration
- Whether EWC can sustain its rapid expansion pace in Northeast Ohio while maintaining service consistency across 20 locations.
- Customer Retention
- How the Wash Smart Unlimited Club promotions will impact long-term membership growth and churn rates.
- Competitive Dynamics
- The pace at which regional competitors respond to EWC’s aggressive expansion in the Greater Cleveland market.
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