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Whistle Express Car Wash is a prominent express car wash company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest express car wash chain in the U.S., having expanded significantly after acquiring Take 5 Car Wash in 2025. Founded in 2014 by Frank Bennett and Brooks Moye, Whistle Express has grown through the merger of regional brands and a focus on enhancing customer experience under CEO Jose Costa. The company offers a range of services, including quick 3-minute washes, a Wash Club membership for unlimited monthly washes, and a satisfaction guarantee called Sparkle Assurance. Customers can enjoy free amenities like vacuums and cleaning products at all locations. With over 530 locations across 23 states, Whistle Express emphasizes speed, consistency, and eco-friendly practices, making it a convenient choice for car owners seeking reliable cleaning solutions. The company is committed to employee growth and community initiatives, supported by Oaktree Capital Management for its national expansion efforts.
Sila is a Pennsylvania-based company that installs and maintains HVAC, plumbing, and heating equipment for commercial and residential sectors.
Eaze (eaze.com), the leading cannabis technology company, is on a mission to help people enjoy the moment through convenient access to high quality marijuana products. Founded in 2014, the company`s technology enables superior customer choice and convenience by connecting product brands, dispensaries and doctors to customers on demand. With over 300,000 users in California, Eaze has unprecedented access to big data regarding cannabis market trends and consumer preferences which it shares with industry and media partners through its Eaze Insights Program. Eaze has raised over $52m from investors such as DCM Ventures, Bailey Capital, and 500 Startups, and is one of the first tech companies to receive large scale institutional investment in the cannabis industry. eaze currently works with legal dispensaries that serve California cities across the Bay Area, parts of Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County.
McCloud Services, based in South Elgin, Ill., is the leader in food protection services throughout the chain of custody – from grain elevator to grocery store. McCloud Services is known for its integrated approach to pest management, specifically designed for the food industry. Serving the largest food-related brands in the U.S., the company has earned a reputation as the “food protection experts.” McCloud Services has nine service centers that provide pest management services to an 11 state region.
Founded in 2006 by Steve Demos, founder and former president of WhiteWave Inc. (Silk® brand), and Todd Beckman, former vice president of business development and operations at WhiteWave, NextFoods is the functional foods parent company and producer of GoodBelly. The brand was created following an inspirational trip to India, and aims to spawn a new generation of healthy, natural and organic food products with a functional edge and scientifically substantiated health benefits.