Profitable Tunnel Car Wash – Turnkey Operation / Strong Cash Flow
Business Description
Business Highlights:
Price Allocation: Business $4,946,000 | Real Estate $2,004,000
Business Model: The wash operates 2 auto wash bays, 1 is touchless and the other is a brush wash. 3rd Bay opened in 2022 and is new 50’ tunnel wash. All combining express exterior washes with onsite vacuum, detailing area and enclosed pet wash bay. The tunnel wash can handle up to 60 cars an hour and income has exploded.
Location: The property is positioned along a high-visibility primary municipal corridor with approximately 14,000–16,000 vehicles passing per day, supporting strong drive-by exposure and consistent customer traffic. Additionally, the property is situated among popular shopping centers.
History: The car wash facility was originally constructed in 2017 with touchless bay and brush bay. In 2022 the tunnel wash was added and operated continuously, establishing a long-standing presence and loyal customer base within the market. This is the only wash that offers memberships in the area.
Real Estate Included: The sale includes commercial real estate, situated on approximately 0.68 acres, providing strong vehicle circulation, operational capacity, and long-term site control.
Wash Activity: The operation did 84,261 car washes in 2025 and is on pace to perform 93,000 washed in 2026.
Facility Size: The property includes approximately 29,621 square feet of total improvements, including a 4,776 square foot primary building along with covered service canopy areas and 10x10 office space. New roof was completed in March 2026 from wind damage.
Ownership Structure: The business is currently owned and managed by owner. Owner chooses to be on site most days and employs 2 part time assistants.
Management Team: The operation includes the current owner and one part time manager, allowing the business to operate with limited day-to-day owner involvement.
Competition: The facility is the only operational tunnel wash within 90 miles with minimal local competition of this caliber.
Growth Opportunities: Opportunities exist to expand memberships, technology and price improvements. Competitors in larger markets at charging $25/car and owner is priced at $18/car currently. Owner may move to $20/car this spring. This will result in $186,000 potential net income.
Reason for Sale: Retirement.
Seller willing to stay on and train for 30 days
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 9
- Employees
- 1
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retiring
- Transition Support
- 8 weeks
Listing Info
- ID
- 2485581
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