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Founder to Fortune

Founder to Fortune

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Welcome to Founder to Fortune — the podcast where we dive deep into the stories, strategies, and trends shaping Founder Led Businesses. Evan Roberts hosts candid conversations with owners, sellers, and industry leaders driving growth and innovation. Whether you're in the trenches or watching the market, this is your front-row seat to the world of M&A and beyond.

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  • What's Driving New Car Wash M&A Interest? (w/ Jeff Pavone & Chris Jenks, CFA)

    What's Driving New Car Wash M&A Interest? (w/ Jeff Pavone & Chris Jenks, CFA)
    Sep 26 2025

    In this episode of Behind the Business, host Evan Roberts sits down with industry veterans Jeff Pavone and Chris Jenks, CFA to break down the latest trends shaping the car wash M&A landscape. From bonus depreciation and dry powder deployment to the resurgence of larger check sizes and aggressive platform growth, the conversation dives into the forces driving today’s market cycle.

    They discuss why membership models remain resilient despite consumer headwinds, how AI and technology are reshaping the customer experience, and what operators should focus on as competition intensifies. The trio also look ahead to 2026, exploring the role of private equity timelines, the return of flex-serve models, and why only a handful of disciplined operators will separate themselves as market leaders.
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