OC&C Support FEP with IMO Car Wash Acquisition

We are pleased to congratulate Franchise Equity Partners (FEP) on their acquisition of IMO Car Wash from Driven Brands. OC&C provided buy-side support to FEP throughout the transaction.

IMO is the world’s largest tunnel car wash operator, with approximately 720 sites across key European markets including the UK and Germany, as well as in Australia. The business has a long-standing reputation for delivering fast, high-quality and affordable car wash services at scale, supported by a highly standardised operating model and strong local execution.

This transaction represents FEP’s first international investment and a significant step in their strategy to build a portfolio of resilient, multi-site consumer and service businesses. With IMO’s extensive footprint, established customer base and embedded operational infrastructure, the business provides a robust platform for further growth.

OC&C is proud to have supported FEP with buy-side due diligence, drawing on our deep expertise in the auto, mobility and multi-site retail sectors. This deal reflects our continued strength in advising on complex cross-border transactions and our ability to support investors as they scale high-potential platforms.

We look forward to seeing FEP and IMO Car Wash’s continued success.

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