Splash Car Wash was founded in 1981 by Greenwich, Connecticut residents Mark Curtis and Chris Fisher with the acquisition of Carl’s Auto Bath. Initially operating as The Tahiti Auto Spa and later...
Splash Car Wash was founded in 1981 by Greenwich, Connecticut residents Mark Curtis and Chris Fisher with the acquisition of Carl’s Auto Bath. Initially operating as The Tahiti Auto Spa and later as the Car Wash of Greenwich, the company introduced the innovative concept of hand-washing cars on a conveyor system in 1994, when the brand name "Splash" was born. In 2018, Splash became affiliated with Palladin Consumer Retail Partners, which helped fuel its growth and expansion. Later, Splash was acquired by Driven Brands, a leading automotive services company. Over the years, Splash has expanded to offer various automotive services, including full-service hand washes, express washes, detailing, and oil changes. With more than 55 locations across Connecticut, New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts, Splash has grown into one of the largest car-care companies in the U.S., employing over 1,000 people and washing over 6 million vehicles annually. The corporate headquarters for Splash Car Wash is located in Milford, Connecticut.
Driven Brands, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a leading automotive services company that operates several well-known brands in the car care industry. These include Meineke Car Care Centers, Maaco, Take 5 Oil Change, CARSTAR, 1-800-Radiator, and more. Driven Brands has an S&P credit rating of B+. As of the most recent report, the company generated over $2.1 billion in annual revenue. Through its diverse portfolio of brands, Driven Brands serves a broad market, providing automotive repair, maintenance, and care services across the U.S. and internationally.