Maryland
$4,700,000
Maryland
$4,700,000
Virginia
$4,600,000

Will County, IL
$1,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Corpus Christi, TX
$1,350,000
Ohio
$4,000,000
Kentucky
$2,850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dutchess County, NY
$1,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cumberland County, NJ
$1,200,000
Connecticut
$895,000
Carroll County, MD
$2,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,990,000
Prince George's County, MD
$1,998,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Preble County, OH
$790,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
$3,600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Payson, AZ
$8,400,000
Orange County, CA
$1,700,000
Anne Barr
Barr Enterprises, LLC
Serving Dallas County, TX
Barr Enterprises, LLC, formerly Venture Opportunities, Inc., is a Professional Business Advisory Firm, since 1982 specializing in managing the confidential sale of companies ranging in value up to $25,000,000. We have assisted over 1,378 owners in the sale of their companies. The owners of our company are each experienced in managing the sale of closely held companies. With our extensive experience, we have a track record of effective, responsible and successful operations and results. Barr Enterprises, LLC, is a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$11,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bigfork, MT
$1,950,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$65,000
Mississippi
$2,760,000
Nassau County, NY
$1,000,000
Pinellas Park, FL
$1,500,000
Crenshaw, MS
$800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oneida County, NY
$750,000
Bolivar, MS
$2,760,000
Washington, MS
$2,400,000
Shellmound, MS
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Toms River, NJ
$1,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
$4,700,000
Arlington, TX
$2,500,000
Phoenix, AZ
$725,000
New York
$4,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
DeKalb County, GA
$8,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
DeKalb County, GA
$5,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
DeKalb County, GA
$3,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fulton County, GA
$6,000,000
Houston, TX
$249,900
Decatur, GA
$8,000,000
Traverse City, MI
$60,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$280,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dundalk, MD
$4,999,999
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pennsylvania
$4,800,000
Spokane, WA
$50,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New York
$2,500,000
stuart rifkin
Rifkin Associates
Serving Albemarle County, VA
Rifkin Associates has been operating in central Virginia since 1992. Business brokerage, commercial real estate and consulting. We've bought and sold dozens of business and helped so many business owners along the way.
Valley Stream, NY
$799,000
Athens, GA
$3,750,000
Myrtle Beach, SC
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisiana
$2,575,000
Queens, NY
$100,000
Brooklyn, NY
$2,100,000
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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