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Touchless Automatic Wash and Self-Serve. Established and profitable!
Business Description
Established Touchless Automatic and Self-Serve Car Wash - Algonquin, IL
This profitable car wash operation presents an exceptional investment opportunity in McHenry County's growing market. Established in 1995, this facility combines touchless automatic washing technology with self-serve bays, serving a diverse customer base with minimal owner involvement required.
Financial Performance:
• Annual Revenue: $160,000
• Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $90,000
• Strong 56% profit margin demonstrates operational efficiency
• Revenue growing 33% year-over-year organically without advertising
• Consistent cash flow with established customer base drawing from 35,000 VPD road.
Business Operations:
• Touchless automatic wash system with self-serve options
• Absentee owner operation requiring minimal daily involvement
• Recently revitalized with new features and updated maintenance
• All deferred maintenance addressed by current ownership
• Strategic location in Algonquin, Illinois
Real Estate Included:
• Owned real estate included in sale price
• No lease obligations or rental expenses
• Complete operational facility ready for immediate transition
Growth Opportunities:
• Current 20% annual growth achieved without marketing efforts
• Significant upside potential through advertising and promotion
• Established market presence with room for expansion
• Modern equipment and recently upgraded facilities
Owner Support:
• Seller available for 30 days post-closing for transition assistance
• Complete operational knowledge transfer included
Sale Details:
• Asking Price: $845,000
• Reason for Sale: Owner relocating
• Established since 1995 with proven track record
• Recent market comparable sold for $875,000
This turnkey operation offers an ideal opportunity for investors seeking a profitable, low-maintenance business with strong growth potential and owned real estate. The combination of automatic and self-serve options provides multiple revenue streams while serving diverse customer preferences.
This profitable car wash operation presents an exceptional investment opportunity in McHenry County's growing market. Established in 1995, this facility combines touchless automatic washing technology with self-serve bays, serving a diverse customer base with minimal owner involvement required.
Financial Performance:
• Annual Revenue: $160,000
• Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $90,000
• Strong 56% profit margin demonstrates operational efficiency
• Revenue growing 33% year-over-year organically without advertising
• Consistent cash flow with established customer base drawing from 35,000 VPD road.
Business Operations:
• Touchless automatic wash system with self-serve options
• Absentee owner operation requiring minimal daily involvement
• Recently revitalized with new features and updated maintenance
• All deferred maintenance addressed by current ownership
• Strategic location in Algonquin, Illinois
Real Estate Included:
• Owned real estate included in sale price
• No lease obligations or rental expenses
• Complete operational facility ready for immediate transition
Growth Opportunities:
• Current 20% annual growth achieved without marketing efforts
• Significant upside potential through advertising and promotion
• Established market presence with room for expansion
• Modern equipment and recently upgraded facilities
Owner Support:
• Seller available for 30 days post-closing for transition assistance
• Complete operational knowledge transfer included
Sale Details:
• Asking Price: $845,000
• Reason for Sale: Owner relocating
• Established since 1995 with proven track record
• Recent market comparable sold for $875,000
This turnkey operation offers an ideal opportunity for investors seeking a profitable, low-maintenance business with strong growth potential and owned real estate. The combination of automatic and self-serve options provides multiple revenue streams while serving diverse customer preferences.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 31
- Employees
- Owner visits 1-2 hours/week for cash collection.
- Facilities & Assets
- 2 Touchless Automatic Washes with two stage presoak, wax, blow dryers, 4 Self-Serve bays with blow dryers, 5 vacuums, 1 shampoo/vacuum.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- A nearly identical wash with the same equipment sold in April 2025 for 875K.
- Opportunities for Growth
- I bought this wash from a young investor who lost interest and closed it. This was in fall 2023. I have reopened and revitalized the wash, adding several new features and taking care of the maintenance that was deferred by the previous owner. I have done no advertising, and the wash is profitable and revenue is growing 33 percent year over year completely organically.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Relocating
- Transition Support
- Seller will be available for 30 days for support
Listing Info
- ID
- 2466021
- Listing Views
- 40
Business Location
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