Real Estate Included | Value-Add Full-Service Car Wash

Asking Price$895,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$434,385

Inventory$2,500
Included in asking price
FF&E$10,000
Included in asking price
Real Estate$695,000
Included in asking price
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Real Estate Included | Value-Add Full-Service Car Wash


Asking Price$895,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$434,385

Inventory$2,500
Included in asking price
FF&E$10,000
Included in asking price
Real Estate$695,000
Included in asking price
Business Description
Value-Add Car Wash With Real Estate, Membership Revenue, and Operational Upside
Real Estate Included | Value-Add Full-Service Car Wash Opportunity

Red Bluff Car Wash is an established car wash and detailing operation located on Main Street in Red Bluff, California — the primary commercial corridor of Tehama County. The offering includes both the business and the underlying real estate on a corner lot with approximately 18,600 vehicles per day of passing traffic. Independent appraisal supports the underlying real estate value.

The business has operated as a full-service car wash and detail shop, offering exterior washes, full-service washes, interior cleaning, detailing, ceramic coating, headlight restoration, water spot removal, waxing, and related services. An existing membership program provides a base of recurring revenue with room to grow.

This is best viewed as a value-add opportunity, not a fully stabilized absentee operation. The car wash is currently operating, but equipment updates and operational improvements are anticipated. A buyer willing to invest in the facility, expand marketing, grow the membership base, and apply active local management may capture meaningful upside.

The combination of real estate ownership, a Main Street corner location, an established service menu, and a long-tenured employee team provides a solid foundation for a buyer who understands the car wash business or wants to reposition the site for improved performance.

Investment Highlights:

-Asking price: $895,000 — includes real estate
-Corner lot on Main Street with approximately 18,600 vehicles/day
-Independent appraisal supports underlying real estate value
-Established full-service car wash and detail operation
-Existing membership program with growth potential
-Long-tenured employee team in place
-Value-add upside through equipment improvements, marketing, membership growth, and expanded hours
-Suitable for owner-operator or strategic buyer
-NDA required before confidential materials are released
About the Business
Years in Operation
27
Employees
4
Facilities & Assets
Red Bluff Car Wash is an established car wash and detailing operation located on Main Street in Red Bluff, California. The facility has served the local market for many years and has historically operated as a full-service wash and detail center, offering exterior washes, hand washing, full-service interior/exterior cleaning, detailing, waxing, ceramic coating, headlight restoration, water spot removal, and related vehicle care services.

The business benefits from a visible Main Street location, real estate ownership, an established local customer base, and a service model that goes beyond basic exterior-only washing. The seller has historically managed the business from out of area, with local employees handling day-to-day operations. Recent improvements include upgrades to the detail shop area, fresh paint, lighting improvements, and the introduction of a membership program that provides a foundation for recurring revenue.
Market Outlook / Competition
Red Bluff Car Wash is positioned as a full-service car wash and detail operation, which differentiates it from lower-priced exterior-only washes and automated tunnel options commonly located at gas stations or convenience sites. The business offers more labor-intensive services, including interior cleaning, detailing, waxing, ceramic coating, headlight restoration, and water spot removal, allowing it to serve customers who want a deeper clean than a basic exterior wash.

The property’s Main Street location provides visibility and access within Red Bluff’s primary commercial corridor, with approximately 18,600 vehicles per day of passing traffic. The combination of real estate ownership, an existing operating platform, detail capabilities, and membership revenue potential gives the business a foundation that a more active operator could improve.
Opportunities for Growth
A new owner has multiple opportunities to improve performance through hands-on local ownership, targeted facility upgrades, and expanded marketing. The car wash is currently operating, but it is best viewed as a value-add opportunity rather than a fully optimized absentee operation. Equipment updates, improved curb appeal, replacement curtains/parts, and more consistent operational oversight could help improve both customer experience and revenue.

The existing membership program provides a starting point for recurring revenue growth. A buyer could expand memberships through local advertising, signage, digital marketing, text/email campaigns, dealership partnerships, fleet accounts, and customer loyalty programs. Additional upside may come from extended hours, improved staffing consistency, expanded detailing services, higher-ticket packages, local business/fleet relationships, and stronger online presence.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Owned
Included in asking price
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
New Opportunities
Transition Support
2 weeks
Listing Info
ID
2511201
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