Rare Opportunity – Full-Service Car Wash in Prime Tempe Location Own a thriving full-service car wash in the heart of Tempe, Arizona, one of the Valley’s fastest-growing cities. Situated on a...
Flex service fully functional carwash can add SS bays at buyer option...
High-Performing Mobil Gas Station with C-Store, Laundromat & Car Wash - Lake Havasu City Absentee-Owned | Prime Tourist Location | Turnkey, Multi-Income Investment Opportunity...
ESTABLISHED CAR WASH - EL MIRAGE, ARIZONA This profitable car wash operation presents an excellent opportunity in the rapidly growing Phoenix metropolitan area. Established in 2009, the business has...
This car wash is an express wash with staff and management included. Not only is well-maintained and staffed, but it's already running absentee. A new owner doesn't need to spend more than an hour or...
Two contiguous lots on busy road with high visibility: - Car Wash with established customer base - Hispanic Grocery store & Restaurant with loyal following - Close proximity to residential areas,...
Prime Interstate Car Wash Asset Sale Opportunity Strategically positioned car wash facility available for acquisition through asset sale. This established express car wash operation features direct...
Imagine owning a thriving car wash business right on busy Camp Robinson Road in North Little Rock! This established 7-bay coin-operated car wash has been serving the community for years and has built...
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a premium express car wash in Saraland, Alabama, one of the Gulf Coast’s fastest-growing suburban corridors. Opened in April 2023,...
Profitable absentee-owned business in NE Alabama with over $1M in EBITDA. This established operation boasts 3,000+ members and is situated on a high-traffic road with 21,000+ VPD, adjacent to a...
High-visibility sites with strong daily traffic counts materially increase volume and long-term value.
Express tunnel washes with monthly membership programs often command higher multiples than self-serve or in-bay automatic models due to recurring revenue.
A stable unlimited wash membership program creates predictable recurring cash flow and increases valuation.
Modern tunnels, well-maintained conveyors, water reclaim systems, and updated payment systems reduce capital expenditure risk.
Water, sewer, electricity, and chemical costs directly impact margins. Efficient systems improve profitability.
Owner-owned real estate can significantly increase total transaction value and financing flexibility.
Spring and summer months can inflate trailing numbers. Earnings must be normalized across seasons.
Tunnel components, blowers, pumps, and point-of-sale systems require periodic reinvestment.
Poor upkeep can lead to costly repairs shortly after acquisition.
Local compliance requirements for drainage, reclaim systems, and environmental permits can affect operations.
Recurring revenue is valuable only if retention is stable and cancellation rates are controlled.
Staffing, chemical inventory, equipment servicing, and customer service oversight require active management.
Self-serve or small in-bay automatic locations may range from $500,000 to $1.5M. Express tunnel washes commonly range from $2M to $5M+, depending on earnings and real estate.
Well-run express tunnel car washes with strong membership bases can generate significant cash flow. Profitability depends on traffic, pricing strategy, and cost control.
They can be semi-passive if professionally managed, but they require oversight of staff, equipment, chemicals, and maintenance.
Margins vary by model, but express tunnel washes often generate strong EBITDA margins when membership programs are stable and costs are controlled.
Many transactions include both the operating business and the underlying real estate, though some leased sites are structured as asset sales.
Because of equipment inspections, environmental reviews, and real estate considerations, transactions often take 60 to 120 days or longer.
