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Established Profitable Self Service Car Wash with Real Estate

Asking Price$1,100,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$1,100,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Real EstateNot Disclosed

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Hot Listing

Established Profitable Self Service Car Wash with Real Estate


Asking Price$1,100,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$1,100,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Real EstateNot Disclosed


Seller Financing Available
Business Description
EBSTABLISHED SELF SERVICE CAR WASH
SUMMARY
A rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, long established, low-maintenance self-service car wash with real estate. This established operation located in a high traffic suburban corridor features multiple bays, well maintained equipment, and strong recurring cash flow with minimal staffing requirements.

According to Grandview Research the U.S. car wash services market size was estimated at USD 14.74 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.1% from 2025 to 2030. The growing consumer focus on vehicle maintenance, as well as damage caused to the car body due to bird droppings, dirt, acid raindrops, particulate matter, and salt deposits during the winter months have increased the demand for car wash services in the U.S.

The self-service car wash industry is a growing segment of the broader car wash market, driven by consumer demand for convenience, affordability, and control over the wash process.


Minnesota ranks above the national average in vehicle ownership, creating consistent demand for car wash services. As a result of Seasonality demand spikes in winter and spring due to road salt, snow, and debris accumulation. This makes car washes in Minnesota a necessity rather than a luxury. The market is expected to continue to grow through 2030.


HIGHLIGHTS

• Established operation serving the community for over 20 years
• Multiple bays including an automated service bay
• Real estate (14,375 square foot lot) included in the sale securing secure long-term investment
• Prime location with excellent visibility near other retail establishments and residential neighborhoods
• Located on a high traffic corridor with average auto traffic exceeding 12,000 per day
• Digital payment upgrades in place
• Absentee ownership possible; ideal for passive investors or owner-operators

FINANCIALS

Seller Discretionary Earnings - $105,000 - $171,000
High discretionary Margins - 55.4% -
Asking Price including Real estate - $1,100,000 -
About the Business
Years in Operation
20
Employees
1 Part-time
The company employs one very part time employee for basis maintenance.
Facilities & Assets
Operates in 6,000 square foot space with several self-service bays and one automated service bay located on 1.4 acres all included in the sale. Digital payment upgrades are in place. A prime location near other active businesses and residential neighborhoods on a high traffic corridor with average auto traffic exceeding 12,000 per day.

A capitalization rate is used to value this opportunity as it is a clean way to estimate the market value of income producing property and assets as it ties value directly to the assets ability to generate cash flow.
Market Outlook / Competition
Minnesota ranks above the national average in vehicles creating consistent demand for car wash services. As a result of seasonality demand spikes in winter and spring due to road salt, snow, and debris accumulation. This makes washes in Minnesota a necessity rather than a luxury. The market is expected to continue to grow through 2030.
Opportunities for Growth
A new owner could re-establish the promotional programs that the current owner had successfully established that were discontinued as it is difficult for the current owner with a full-time job to make the time commitment.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Owned
Included in asking price
Building Sq. Ft.
6,000
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
The seller purchased this long-established car wash over 20 years ago and is now
Transition Support
The seller is available for reasonable support and training as needed to help the new owner get comfortable and off to a good start.
Financing Options
Bank Financing Available
Listing Info
ID
2459082
Listing Views
276

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