ST. LOUIS — QuikTrip plans to expand its stand-alone car wash operation next to existing QuikTrips in the St. Louis region, as part of a bid to expand its car wash business in multiple states.
The Oklahoma-based convenience store chain received preliminary approval Monday to add the first area location of its stand-alone car wash operation, QuikTrip and Bubble Bath Carwash, next to one of its existing gas stations in North County, at 2791 Dunn Road. The chain has more than 60 locations in the St. Louis area.
The St. Louis County Planning Commission recommended approval of the car wash and detailing facility, which would still need approval from the county council…