ZIPS Car Wash Celebrates Lexington Remodels with Free Washes

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ZIPS Car Wash Celebrates Lexington Remodels with Free Washes

2025-07-29 22:03 Last Updated At：22:21

LEXINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 29, 2025--

Join ZIPS Car Wash this week as they partner with the local chambers to unveil upgraded locations across Lexington with ribbon cutting ceremonies, free car washes and free ZIPS swag. Plus, ZIPS will honor local heroes and their families with academic scholarships through their national partnership with Folds of Honor.

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“We’re proud to spend 2025 updating locations across the country, implementing improved team member training, and engaging with the communities we serve- all in an effort to deliver the excellent car wash experience that our customers deserve,” said Pete Nani, CEO, ZIPS Car Wash. “Our Lexington locations are the first of 35 stores receiving upgrades and we welcome back our loyal fans to try the new ZIPS experience today,” he added.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies:
Wednesday, July 30 th

ZIPS is offering free car washes at these upgraded locations on July 30 th:

Thursday, July 31 st

“Our teams and vendor partners have worked extensively to upgrade the interior and exterior of four Lexington locations, bringing together an overall improved customer experience for the greater Lexington community,” said Rebecca Latacz, Chief Marketing Officer, ZIPS Car Wash. “We want the local community to experience the upgrades and enjoy a free car wash on us – we believe you’ll see a new shine in our products and services,” she added.

ZIPS is proud to partner with Folds of Honor again this year with a 2025 donation goal of $100,000. In 2024, ZIPS and its loyal customers donated over $92,000 to Folds of Honor to drive academic scholarships to military and first responder families.

On Wednesday, ZIPS will recognize three local students who will be awarded $500 scholarships through ZIPS’ partnership with Folds of Honor at the Ribbon Cutting: Sydney Li Breeze of Lexington, Anthony James "AJ" Swift of Hodgenville, and Stephen Paul Whitehead of Berea. Gabriela Renee Palomo of Vine Grove will be recognized at the Nicholasville Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday.

Sydney is a Sophomore at Ashbury University majoring in Exercise Science. Sydney hopes to become a Physical Therapist and to facilitate the healing process for clients. She enjoys soccer, church, and family time.

AJ is a Sophomore at Campbellsville University majoring in Exercise Science/Physical Therapy. AJ's goal is to graduate with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and work with athletes. He enjoys fishing, kayaking, soccer, and being outdoors.

Stephen attends the University of Kentucky majoring in Biology on a pre-med track. Stephen wants to become a pediatrician.

Gabriela is a Freshman at the University of Kentucky - Lewis Honors College. She is majoring in Human Health Services. Gabriela intends to go to medical school and become an OB/GYN. She enjoys participating in girls' wrestling, marching band, and student office.

ZIPS customers can make a difference for Folds of Honor families by purchasing a car wash and adding a $1, $3, or $5 Folds of Honor donation to their wash purchase at any ZIPS location or in the ZIPS mobile app. The ZIPS Car Wash app is available for free download from the App Store on IOS and the Google Play Store on Android and is packed with benefits for ZIPS customers including app-exclusive deals on single wash purchases, birthday bonuses, and many more app-only contests and offers.

About ZIPS Car Wash

ZIPS Car Wash, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is a privately held car wash operator, with over 200 locations across 20 states under three brands: ZIPS Car Wash, Rocket Express Car Wash, and Jet Brite Car Wash. With 20 years of car washing experience, ZIPS prides itself on providing the highest quality express tunnel car wash in the industry. ZIPS uses the latest industry technology to provide a clean, dry, and shiny vehicle, exceptional customer experiences and value through loyalty rewards in the innovative ZIPS Car Wash mobile app. The ZIPS team aims to positively impact the communities we live and serve in through key partnerships with schools, military non-profit organizations and community leaders. To learn more visitwww.zipscarwash.com.

About Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of US military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving our country and communities. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships totaling about $290 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. A total of 91 percent of expenses fund our mission of providing educational scholarships to the families of our nation’s heroes. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is serving as Commander of Recruiting for the Oklahoma Air Guard. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visitfoldsofhonor.org.

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke an 1807 law and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.

The threat comes a day after a man was shot and wounded by an immigration officer who had been attacked with a shovel and broom handle. That shooting further heightened the fear and anger that has radiated across the city since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Good in the head.

Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a rarely used federal law, to deploy the U.S. military or federalize the National Guard for domestic law enforcement, over the objections of state governors.

“If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the INSURRECTION ACT, which many Presidents have done before me, and quickly put an end to the travesty that is taking place in that once great State,” Trump said in social media post.

Presidents have invoked the law more than two dozen times, most recently in 1992 by President George H.W. Bush to end unrest in Los Angeles. In that instance, local authorities had asked for the assistance.

“I’m making a direct appeal to the President: Let’s turn the temperature down. Stop this campaign of retribution. This is not who we are,” Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said on X.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said he would challenge any such action in court. He's already suing to try to stop the surge by the Department of Homeland Security, which says officers have arrested more than 2,500 people since Nov. 29 as part of an immigration operation in the Twin Cities called Metro Surge.

The operation grew when ICE sent 2,000 officers and agents to the area early in January. ICE is a DHS agency.

In Minneapolis, smoke filled the streets Wednesday night near the site of the latest shooting as federal officers wearing gas masks and helmets fired tear gas into a small crowd. Protesters responded by throwing rocks and shooting fireworks.

Demonstrations have become common in Minneapolis since Good was fatally shot on Jan. 7. Agents who have yanked people from their cars and homes have been confronted by angry bystanders demanding they leave.

“This is an impossible situation that our city is presently being put in and at the same time we are trying to find a way forward to keep people safe, to protect our neighbors, to maintain order,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of three people who said they were questioned or detained in recent days. The lawsuit says two are Somali and one is Hispanic; all three are U.S. citizens. The lawsuit seeks an end to what the ACLU describes as a practice of racial profiling and warrantless arrests. The government did not immediately comment.

Homeland Security said in a statement that federal law enforcement officers on Wednesday stopped a driver from Venezuela who is in the U.S. illegally. The person drove off then crashed into a parked car before fleeing on foot, DHS said.

Officers caught up, then two other people arrived and the three started attacking the officer, according to DHS.

“Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired a defensive shot to defend his life,” DHS said. The confrontation took place about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) from where Good was killed.

Police chief Brian O’Hara said the man who was shot did not have a life-threatening injury. O’Hara's account of what happened largely echoed that of Homeland Security, which later said the other two men were also in the U.S. illegally from Venezuela.

The FBI said several government vehicles were damaged and property inside was stolen when agents responded to the shooting. Photos show broken windows and insults made with paint. A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for information. The FBI’s Minneapolis office did not immediately reply to messages seeking more details.

St. Paul Public Schools, with more than 30,000 students, said it would begin offering an online learning option for students who do not feel comfortable coming to school. Schools will be closed next week until Thursday to prepare for those accommodations.

Minneapolis Public Schools, which has a similar enrollment, is also offering temporary remote learning. The University of Minnesota will start a new term next week with different options depending on the class.

Madhani reported from Washington, D.C. Associated Press reporters Sophia Tareen in Chicago; Bill Barrow in Atlanta; Rebecca Santana in Washington; and Ed White in Detroit contributed.