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Established Car wash 2 site portfolio
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An exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-performing, two-site car wash portfolio with Real Estate strategically located within the growing Reading, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). This portfolio features a pair of stable, necessity-based properties that combine automated wash capability with self-serve bays, offering balanced operational efficiency and highly predictable cash flow. Specially insulated from e-commerce disruption, the sites benefit from well-established local brand recognition, a loyal customer base, and a proven operating history within vehicle-dependent commuter submarkets.
About the Business
- Facilities & Assets
- This stable, dual-income car wash portfolio in the Reading, PA MSA consists of two high-performing, low-overhead properties offering both automated and self-serve options. The first asset is a ±3,041 SF facility built in 2005 on a ±0.51-acre lot, featuring 4 self-serve bays, 1 touch-free automatic bay with 2022 Mark VII equipment, brand-new vacuums, vending machines, two premium pet wash stations, and 118 active subscription club members. The second asset is a ±2,819 SF facility built in 1990 on a ±1.38-acre lot, configured with 5 self-serve bays and 1 touch-free automatic bay powered by a reliable Mark VII system. Strategically positioned along dense, vehicle-dependent commuter corridors, both turnkey sites operate with minimal staffing and receive routine quarterly maintenance from professional local technicians.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Positioned in the vehicle-dependent Reading, PA MSA, this two-site car wash portfolio offers an insulated investment with an expansive regional market of over 150,000 residents. The portfolio capitalizes on distinct customer profiles across two stable, affluent nodes featuring average household incomes up to $134,000+. The Bernville asset captures highly consistent, high-margin recurring income from a loyal base of 118 active subscription club members in a mostly owner-occupied commuter submarket. The Sinking Spring asset anchors the portfolio within a high-density commercial and retail hub, drawing heavy traffic from major local employment giants like East Penn Manufacturing, Reading Hospital, and Amazon. Operating with minimal direct competition and limited exposure to e-commerce disruption, these combined locations create powerful regional synergy by securing a reliable blend of high-volume commuter volume and predictable, subscription-driven monthly cash flow.
- Opportunities for Growth
- This portfolio presents immediate growth opportunities to boost cash flow and drive revenue. A new operator can scale the highly successful subscription model from the first site over to the second facility, securing a brand-new stream of predictable, recurring monthly income. Substantial upside remains by modernizing the self-serve payment systems to accept mobile wallets and credit cards, capturing higher transactional volume from impulse and tech-savvy customers. There is also direct room for margin expansion by optimizing chemical consumption software, reducing utility waste, and adjusting wash package pricing to match standard market inflation. Backed by stable, high-traffic regional corridors and dense local demographics, these turnkey assets are perfectly primed to support automated cross-promotional marketing, giving a buyer a proven blueprint to maximize regional market share.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- To ensure a seamless management transition, the seller will provide an agreed-upon post-closing training and support period for the incoming owner. This transition window will fully cover automated point-of-sale systems, chemical dilution ratios, subscription club software configurations, and mechanical diagnostic protocols. Furthermore, both facilities enjoy a long-standing relationship with highly responsive local third-party maintenance groups (including Hafer Equipment), ensuring immediate technical assistance and uninterrupted continuity of operations post-sale.
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- 2519200
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