AutomotiveSeller financing

Profitable Car Wash with Seller Financing Available

Atlanta, GA Established 1980 2.7x SDE

Automotive

Asking price

$326K

Annual revenue

$451K

Cash flow (SDE)

$123K

Profit margin

27%

Key insights

Operating since 1980 · 46 years of history

Team of 4 staff in place

Seller financing available for qualified buyers

Owner-operator role with transition support

Business overview

Now available for the first time, this 46-year-old car wash business is one of the more established operators in its trade area.

Detailed information

Financials

Asking price$326K

Gross revenue$451K

Cash flow (SDE)$123K

Profit margin27%

Valuation multiple2.7x SDE

Seller financingAvailable

Real estate

Real estateLeased

Building size3,470 sq ft

Rent$4K/mo

Financial performance

Revenue Cash flow (SDE)Seller-provided · unaudited

2023

2024

2025

Revenue 2025$451K+4% YoY

SDE 2025$123K+1% YoY

Seller financing

Seller will carry 15% at 6% interest, 3-year note, for a well-qualified buyer.

Reason for selling

Owner is retiring after 46 years in the business.

Support & training

4 weeks of training included in the sale price; extended support negotiable.

Competition

Competition exists from regional operators, but the company's reputation and tenure provide a durable advantage.

Growth & expansion

Untapped opportunities include e-commerce, service agreements, and referral partnerships.

Location

Atlanta, GA

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Modeling Profitable Car Wash with Seller Financing Available · $326K

From this listing:Asking $326,000Revenue $451,000Cash flow (SDE) $123,000

Offer price

$175K$525K

Asking price is $326K. Type an offer or drag to model one.

Down payment

· $32,600

5%50%

SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.

Loan interest rate

6%16%

Loan term

5 yr25 yr

SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.

Owner / manager salary

$0$60K

A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.

Your annual cash flow after debt service

$14,501

Seller's discretionary earnings, minus annual loan payments and any manager salary

Cash-on-cash

35.6%

Strong

Debt coverage (DSCR)

1.30x

Acceptable

Loan payment

$4,042/mo

$48,499 / year

Cash to close

$40,750

$32,600 down + est. fees

Implied multiple

2.7x

vs 2.7x asking

Payback period

2.8 yrs

to recoup your cash

How the earnings are splitof $63,000 earnings

$48,499

Debt serviceYour cash flow

1.30x debt coverage 36% cash-on-cash 2.7x SDE · at asking

Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.

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