Morton, IL
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the fee-simple interest in a stabilized express car wash in Morton, Illinois. This 0.91-acre site sits at a signalized hard corner...

Morton, IL
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the fee-simple interest in a stabilized express car wash in Morton, Illinois. This 0.91-acre site sits at a signalized hard corner...
$3,375,000

Peru, IL
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to offer the fee-simple interest in a stabilized express car wash property in Peru, Illinois. Positioned on 0.82 acres with direct visibility to Highway 251 and...
$3,375,000

Ottawa, IL
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the fee-simple interest in a stabilized express car wash property in Ottawa, Illinois. This 1.08-acre site offers 250 feet of...
$3,375,000

Macomb, IL
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to offer the fee-simple interest in a stabilized express car wash property in Macomb, Illinois, secured by a 20-year absolute triple-net (NNN) lease with no landlord...
$3,375,000
Burnet, TX
New laser wash and touchscreen PlayStation with three self serve bays and four vacuums with vending machine all capable of cash or credit....
$975,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Greenville, TX
$347,000
Montgomery County, OH
$75,000
Augusta, GA
$65,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cedar Rapids, IA
$595,000
Pennsylvania
$750,000
Lutz, FL
$3,500,000
Stanislaus County, CA
$2,700,000
Greenville, TX
$347,000
$2,799,000
Powell, OH
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$4,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gainesville, FL
$2,250,000
Douglas Batts, MBA, Sr.
Murphy Business & Financial Services
Serving Dallas County, TX
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in North America with business brokers conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Dallas, Texas (TX) office provides beneficial connections in: Dallas, Ft. Worth, Arlington, Irving, Plano/Allen, Richardson, McKinney, Frisco, Garland, and Carrollton. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. Murphy Business offers the following services: Providing exposure to the most appropriate Franchise Opportunity Offering Business Valuation Reports and Appraisal Reports Skilled intermediaries offer assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers aid in site selection Giving accurate Equipment Appraisals Selling a Business without disclosing its identity Assisting individuals/companies to Buy the most suitable Business #MurphyBusiness
Worcester County, MA
$3,350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulsa, OK
$1,050,000
Baraboo, WI
$150,000
Mckinney, TX
$2,400,000
Houston, TX
$1,450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palm Beach County, FL
$4,750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Horizon City, TX
$1,800,000
Apache Junction, AZ
$49,000
$4,750,000
Champions Gate, FL
Harris County, TX
$2,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jefferson County, KY
$2,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Conyers, GA
$5,800,000
Brooklyn, NY
$300,000
Kings County, NY
$1,875,000
Bristol County, MA
$1,100,000
Cobb County, GA
$2,000,000
Warren County, NJ
$1,800,000
New Jersey
$1,575,000
Lancaster County, PA
$1,200,000
$680,000
Riverton, WY
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Crest Hill, IL
$699,000
Irwin, PA
$89,900
Paulding County, GA
$3,000,000
Bronx, NY
$1,550,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Allegheny County, PA
$11,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $175,000
Carroll County, MD
$2,000,000
Prince George's County, MD
$1,998,000
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate
Serving Hartford County, CT
Experienced commercial group, specializing in restaurant sales, working throughout the state of Connecticut and beyond.
Davidson County, TN
$3,200,000
Dutchess County, NY
$150,000
$350,000
Berlin, NH
La Mesa, CA
$25,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Denton County, TX
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,600,000
Oviedo, FL
$150,000
Connecticut
$895,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, NY
$475,000
Chicago, IL
$190,000
Car washes are one of the most popular businesses to purchase thanks to the consistently high demand for their services, and relatively low operating expenses. This highly profitable business does tend to have higher capital expenditures.
Market Overview
We have aggregated and analyzed listings of car wash businesses to provide some context of the current market. Keep in mind, the financials presented are averages and each business is unique, so careful analysis and evaluation is necessary before making any investment or exit planning decisions.
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 314 |
| Median Asking Price | $2,000,000 |
| Median Reported Revenue | $854,500 |
| Median Reported Earnings | $350,000 |
| Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. | |
Car Wash Valuation Multiples
| Range | Revenue | Earnings (SDE) |
| Lower Quartile | 1.51 | 4.25 |
| Median | 2.64 | 5.83 |
| Upper Quartile | 4.16 | 7.06 |
| Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. | ||
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Car Wash Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a car wash?
The cost of buying a car wash can vary significantly depending on the location, size, and profitability of the business. Based on our most recent analysis of car washes listed for sale, the median asking price is $2,000,000.
How much do car wash owners earn?
Car wash owners' earnings also vary, but the median reported revenue is $854,500, with owner earnings at $350,000 annually.
Where are most car washes for sale located?
The top metro areas for car wash listings are:
States with the most listings include:
How do I value a car wash business?
Valuing a car wash business involves a multitude of factors, but most buyers and sellers will start by assessing its financial performance and comparing that to its peers in the market. Valuation multiples help compare similar businesses with different revenue and earnings levels.
As of our most recent analysis of asking prices, car wash revenue multiples range from 1.51 to 4.16, with the median at 2.64. Earnings multiples range from 4.25 to 7.06, with the median at 5.83. Using these values, the average car wash business might sell for 2.64 times its annual revenue and 5.83 times its annual owner’s discretionary earnings.
Keep in mind, asking prices tend to be higher than final sale prices, so these multiples tend to skew high.
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