Semi-Absentee Car Wash with Real Estate & Rare Water Rights

Asking Price$1,705,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$1,350,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Real EstateNot Disclosed

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Semi-Absentee Car Wash with Real Estate & Rare Water Rights


Asking Price$1,705,000

Cash Flow

EBITDANot Disclosed

Gross Revenue$1,350,000

InventoryNot Disclosed

FF&ENot Disclosed

Real EstateNot Disclosed

Business Description
Minimal Owner Hours, Veteran Staff, Built-In Competitive Moat
A well-established full-service and express car wash operation in the Norcross, GA area presents a compelling acquisition opportunity for investors seeking a streamlined, income-producing asset. The business generates consistent revenue across multiple service tiers — full-service washes account for the largest share of sales, followed by express-lane volume, with detailing, memberships, and ancillary add-ons rounding out the mix. The operation runs seven days a week throughout the year and draws a steady customer base built entirely through reputation rather than paid advertising.

Current ownership dedicates fewer than a handful of hours each week to the business, primarily administrative tasks such as payroll processing and supply management. Day-to-day operations are fully managed by two seasoned supervisors with deep institutional knowledge of the wash, supported by a crew of fourteen. Staff stability is a standout feature: average employee tenure well exceeds five years, turnover has been minimal over the past several years, and new team members can be brought up to speed within a single shift — a meaningful operational advantage rarely seen in this segment.

The physical property encompasses approximately one acre and is available for purchase alongside the business or can be structured as a long-term lease to the incoming owner. Two structural advantages set this listing apart from typical car wash opportunities. First, the facility holds grandfathered well-water access that covers virtually all of its wash water requirements, eliminating a cost that runs $4,000–$5,000 per month for comparable operations on municipal supply — and current county regulations make it legally impossible for any new competitor to secure the same arrangement. Second, those same zoning rules effectively restrict new car wash development along this corridor, providing meaningful protection against future competition.

Since the current owner took over, the average revenue per vehicle has grown substantially through a deliberate shift toward higher-value service offerings. The owner is now exiting as part of a broader portfolio wind-down and retirement plan.

For a buyer looking to grow, several levers remain essentially untouched. Membership and subscription revenue represents only a small fraction of current sales and has significant room for expansion. The business has never invested in any form of marketing or digital presence, leaving an obvious and low-cost growth channel wide open. Additionally, a no-capital solar installation could reduce monthly utility expenses by an estimated $3,000–$4,000, directly improving bottom-line performance from day one of ownership.
About the Business
Employees
14 Full-time
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Owned
Not included in asking price
Listing Info
ID
2551997
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