Florida-based El Car Wash has announced that Detroit Lions legendary running back and NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders has taken an ownership stake in the company.
Sanders is expected to play a key role in El Car Wash’s expansion across Michigan.
“Barry’s legendary career, his dedication to excellence, and his deep ties to Michigan make him an ideal partner as we continue to grow and expand our footprint in the Midwest,” says Justin Landau and Geoffrey Karas, co-CEOs of El Car Wash, in a joint statement.
El Car Wash opened its first Michigan location in Brighton earlier this year, and later opened another location in Madison Heights at the corner of 14 Mile Road and Stephenson Highway.
According to the company’s website, new locations are planned in Novi (48648 Grand River Ave.); Sterling Heights (1978 Metro Parkway); and Warren (29505 Mound Rd.).
“Becoming a part of the El Car Wash movement was the perfect opportunity for me to invest further in Michigan,” Sanders says.
The Miami-based company was founded in 2011, and today it operates 52 locations in Florid
