BT Brands, Inc. announced a strategic alliance with SoftWash Systems, combining Aero Velocity’s UAV platforms with SoftWash’s low‑pressure cleaning technology to create an integrated drone‑washing system for commercial and industrial customers.
The alliance expands BT Brands’ planned merger with Aero Velocity by adding a high‑growth service line. The combined entity will target the estimated $1 billion global commercial exterior cleaning market, reinforcing the merger rationale and potentially accelerating revenue growth for the future BT Group spin‑off.
SoftWash Systems reported $39 million in revenue in 2025 and operates in seven countries and three territories. Aero Velocity’s merger agreement with BT Brands was signed in September 2025, with an all‑stock transaction that will rename the combined company Aero Velocity Inc. and is expected to close in 2026. Aero Velocity shareholders will own about 89% of the combined company, with BT Brands shareholders holding roughly 11%.
Mark Hastings, CEO of Aero Velocity, said, “Pairing Aero's precision drone technology with SoftWash Systems' industry‑leading cleaning techniques redefines what's possible in exterior maintenance.” AC Lockyer, CEO of SoftWash, added, “Safely cleaning building exterior surfaces without damaging pressure has always been central to SoftWash Systems. Working with Aero Velocity brings our soft washing technology to new heights—literally—while expanding service capabilities for our franchisees worldwide.” Gary Copperud, CEO of BT Brands, noted, “BT Brands considered a range of strategic initiatives, and we believe this proposed transaction represents an opportunity to deliver significant value to our stockholders.”
The alliance signals BT Brands' pivot from its legacy fast‑food operations toward a technology‑focused drone services business. By integrating SoftWash's environmentally responsible cleaning method with Aero Velocity's UAV expertise, the combined company can offer safer, more efficient exterior maintenance that reduces labor risks and environmental impact. The partnership positions the entity to capture a share of the $1 billion market and supports the broader goal of accelerating revenue growth as the merger closes.
While the announcement did not trigger an immediate market reaction, the prior merger announcement in September 2025 had generated significant investor interest, underscoring the high expectations for the combined company's growth prospects.
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