$2M - $30M+ Car Wash Acquisitions - OneCashOffer Capital Group
Sell your car wash or wash portfolio for cash. We acquire tunnel, IBA, and self-serve washes. OneCashOffer Capital Group acquires car washes nationwide. 30-90 day all-cash close.
OneCashOffer Capital Group operates a dedicated niche-asset acquisitions desk focused on car washes across all 50 states. Car washes - especially express exterior tunnels with Unlimited Wash Club subscription programs - have become one of the hottest CRE niche classes since 2020. OneCashOffer Capital Group acquires single-site and portfolio car washes nationwide, ranging from family-owned full-service operations to modern express tunnels.
Typical deal size for our car wash acquisitions ranges from $2M to $30M+. Current market cap rates for car washes are 6.0% - 9.0%. We close all-cash with no financing contingency, and our investment committee meets weekly to evaluate niche-asset opportunities. Sellers receive a written letter of intent within 48-72 hours of submitting a property package.
Sell your car wash or wash portfolio for cash. We acquire tunnel, IBA, and self-serve washes.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Asset Class | Car Wash |
| Deal Size Range | $2M - $30M+ |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 6.0% - 9.0% |
| Typical Asset Scale | 1 tunnel or 4-12 in-bay/self-serve bays |
| Geographic Coverage | All 50 U.S. States |
| Time from LOI to Closing | 30-90 days |
| Letter of Intent Response | 48-72 hours |
| All-Cash, No Financing Contingency | Yes |
Asset Class Focus. car washes including express exterior tunnels, full-service, in-bay automatic, and self-serve facilities.
Typical Seller Profile. family-owned operators reaching retirement, single-site to small portfolio operators, ground-lease tenants in shopping center pads, and PE-backed roll-up exits.
Key Deal Terms We Track. wash count per day (utilization), avg ticket revenue per wash, monthly membership program (UWC - Unlimited Wash Club), tunnel length, water reclaim ratio, ground lease vs fee simple, and pad-site positioning.
Underwriting Drivers. daily wash count (volume), Unlimited Wash Club (UWC) membership penetration, tunnel throughput (cars per hour), water reclaim efficiency, fuel cost (for hot water), labor model (express tunnel = minimal labor), and trade-area demographics.
Risks We Underwrite. severe weather sensitivity (winter freeze, summer drought), water restrictions in drought-prone states (CA, AZ, NV), labor cost inflation for full-service, equipment obsolescence, and brand competition (Mister, ZIPS, Take 5). We adjust our cap-rate and reserve assumptions to reflect each of these factors.
Value-Add Paths. converting full-service to express tunnel, launching UWC subscription program, modernizing equipment for higher throughput, adding dog wash or detailing add-ons, and rebranding to PE-backed national operator. Where a clear value-add path exists, our offer reflects our ability to underwrite a higher exit cap rate after improvement.
Regulatory Considerations. state water-use regulations, EPA stormwater discharge permits, local sound and traffic ordinances, ADA accessibility, and chemical storage compliance. We coordinate with niche-specific regulatory counsel for every closing.
Speed. 30-90 day all-cash close. Our investment committee meets weekly.
Certainty. 98%+ close rate on signed PSAs. No financing contingency, no appraisal contingency, no insurance disqualification.
Discretion. NDA-based engagement. No public marketing, no broker e-blasts, no industry publications.
Specialization. Niche-asset desk with operating, regulatory, and environmental expertise specific to car washes. We are not a generic CRE buyer running default assumptions.
Operator Continuity. We can structure transactions to maintain operating-business continuity through professional management, franchise, or operator partnerships.
$2M to $30M+ per asset, with portfolio acquisitions exceeding these ranges in aggregate.
30-90 days from signed PSA. Car Wash transactions often involve license transfers or environmental due diligence that affect timing.
No. All-cash from committed equity capital. Zero financing, appraisal, or insurance contingency.
Yes. We sign mutual NDAs as a matter of course.
All 50 U.S. states plus DC. We maintain state-specific regulatory and operating expertise.