Ben Cogan
Matthews Real Estate Investment Services
License Number: 10401391900
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Contact Broker
575 5Th Avenue, Suite 2810
New York, New York 10017
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Affiliated Broker
Beryl Grant
About the Company
Broker Biography
Introduction
Ben Cogan is a Retail Investment Specialist at Matthews™, where he focuses on advising clients in the acquisition and disposition of owner/user car washes and related retail assets throughout the Northeast. By leveraging his deep knowledge of the real estate market and the unique dynamics of the car wash industry, Ben provides clients with strategic guidance and accurate market insights that maximize value. Over time, he has built strong relationships with many of the most active owners and operators in the space, giving him access to exclusive opportunities and a firsthand pulse on market activity. Known for his commitment to service, Ben takes a relationship-driven approach, fostering trust and long-term partnerships while helping clients achieve both their immediate goals and long-term investment strategies.
Prior to Matthews™, Ben gained valuable experience at Cushman and Wakefield pursuing office leasing.
Services Provided
- Seller Agent
- Buyer Agent
- Net Lease Valuations
Areas Served
Licensed In
- New York — License number 10401391900
Business For Sale Listings
Middletown, CT
View Details Reflections Car Wash | Business Only | $700,000
Investment Highlights: Prime Location – The property is positioned on a hard corner with clearly defined ingress and egress, providing strong visibility and convenient access from multiple directions. The parcel is approximately half an acre, offering additional flexibility for future expansion or site enhancements. Saybrook Road carries nearly 16,000 vehicles per day, delivering consistent daily traffic exposure and reinforcing the strength of the location. Growing Trade Area – Middletown continues to experience steady commercial and residential growth. Recent residential developments and new commercial construction have increased population density and overall consumer activity in the area. The site’s placement within a well-trafficked plaza further enhances its appeal, as the surrounding businesses drive consistent cross-traffic. Several tenants within the plaza have historically endorsed Reflections as the top car wash in Less
Duncansville, PA
View Details Two-Location Touch-Free Car Wash Portfolio | High-Traffic PA Market |
This offering presents the opportunity to acquire a two-location touch-free automatic car wash portfolio strategically located in Duncansville and Altoona, Pennsylvania. The properties are less than one mile apart, allowing for operational efficiencies and streamlined management. Both sites sit along high-traffic corridors with strong daily vehicle counts, providing consistent visibility and repeat customer demand.Each location is equipped with modern, touch-free automatic wash systems installed in 2017, offering reliable performance, low labor requirements, and broad consumer appeal. The facilities are well-maintained and positioned on dedicated parcels with excellent ingress/egress. Combined historical car counts demonstrate stable demand across both locations, supporting a solid operating foundation.The portfolio offers significant value-add upside. Neither location currently utilizes a membership or subscription program, Less
Davis Hodge is an Associate at Matthews™, specializing in home service M&A sales throughout the Northeast. He advises lower to mid-market, family-owned businesses and owner-users on optimizing their exit strategies to maximize the value of their businesses. He also assists clients in exploring creative real estate solutions. Davis works closely with private equity firms and small to mid-sized corporations looking to acquire successful home service companies as a strategic partner for their growth.
Tom Melkonian is an associate at Matthews™, where he leads M&A efforts in the Northeast’s home services sector. He advises owner-operators and family-run businesses in the lower to middle market, guiding them through exit strategies that unlock maximum value for their business. With a deep understanding of both operations and real estate, Tom also helps clients uncover innovative property solutions. He maintains strong relationships with active private equity firms and corporate acquirers, giving his clients access to a network of qualified, strategic buyers in the home services space.
Ben Cogan is a Retail Investment Specialist at Matthews™, where he focuses on advising clients in the acquisition and disposition of owner/user car washes and related retail assets throughout the Northeast. By leveraging his deep knowledge of the real estate market and the unique dynamics of the car wash industry, Ben provides clients with strategic guidance and accurate market insights that maximize value. Over time, he has built strong relationships with many of the most active owners and operators in the space, giving him access to exclusive opportunities and a firsthand pulse on market activity. Known for his commitment to service, Ben takes a relationship-driven approach, fostering trust and long-term partnerships while helping clients achieve both their immediate goals and long-term investment strategies. Prior to Matthews™, Ben gained valuable experience at Cushman and Wakefield pursuing office leasing.
