REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$1,495,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$1,495,000

Decatur, GA
$5,500,000

Sagamore, MA
$75,000
Kings County, NY
$2,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Brevard County, FL
$4,995,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$1,100,000
Miami, FL
$299,000
Pasco County, FL
$10,500,000
Pasco County, FL
$6,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$2,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$3,450,000
Camden County, NJ
$1,800,000
Brooklyn, NY
$2,200,000
Nassau County, NY
$999,999
Nassau County, NY
$1,600,000
Cumming, GA
$9,000,000
Andrew Cagnetta
Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success! Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses. Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities. Our team approach to Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency. Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hartford County, CT
$750,000
Nassau County, NY
$3,500,000
Macon, MO
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$9,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Chillicothe, IL
$495,000
New York
$3,600,000
New York
$2,200,000
Kings County, NY
$2,200,000
Suffolk County, NY
$3,300,000
Nassau County, NY
$4,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Streamwood, IL
$9,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Savanna, IL
$425,000
Fresno County, CA
$1,950,000
Fort Worth, TX
$9,495,000
New York
$6,500,000
North Carolina
$1,800,000
Miami, FL
$150,000
Suffolk County, NY
$3,600,000
Kings County, NY
$2,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$6,250,000
Passaic County, NJ
$1,250,000
Lackawanna County, PA
$1,100,000
Wisconsin
$2,875,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stone Mountain, GA
$3,200,000
Tucker, GA
$5,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Nassau County, NY
$2,500,000
Jeff Siperstein
Rahman Realty
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
We are a small local brokerage with the experience of 1,000 agents. We have closed 1,000's of deals, including, business sales, commercial and residential. Our goal is to exceed your goals!! We hope you'll allow us to help you with your business or real estate investments.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$5,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palatine, IL
$5,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,700,000
Dix Hills, NY
$325,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hazelwood, MO
$1,300,000
Miami, FL
$1,650,000
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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