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M&A & Capital Markets in and of the Carwash Industry: The Car Wash Show 2025
Updated May 05, 2025

ICA 2025 Presentation: M&A & Capital Markets

M&A & Capital Markets in and of the Carwash Industry, presented by Car Wash Advisory.
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Ranking of top car wash companies with logos, order, and details: 1. Mister Car Wash, 476 sites, Arizona; 2. Driven Brands, 415 sites, North Carolina; 3. ZIPS Car Wash, 295 sites, Arkansas; 4. Tommy's Express, 247 sites, Michigan; 5. Quick Quack Express, 218 sites, California

Top Car Wash Companies

Top Largest Car Wash Companies. Investigate, Analyze, and Explore the Largest Companies In The Car Wash Industry.
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Bar and line chart showing three years: 2021, 2022, 2023. Blue bars represent the number of transactions, with 2021 at 57, 2022 at 90, and 2023 at 46. Yellow line represents the number of sites sold, peaking in 2022 and declining by 2023.

Top Car Wash Transactions

Investigate, analyze, and explore the largest transactions in the car wash industry. See the trends and learn who bought who with Car Wash Advisory.
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Selling

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Updated Jul 25, 2024

Car Wash Valuations

Definitive Guide to Car Wash Valuations. Know How Much a Car Wash is Worth. Learn What Revenue and EBITDA Multiples Carwashes are Bought and Sold For
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Updated Jun 03, 2024

Why You Should Use an Investment Bank to Sell Your Business During Economic Uncertainty

Sell your business successfully during economic uncertainty with an investment bank's expert valuation, broad buyer network, skilled negotiation, and strategic advice.
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Updated Dec 20, 2023

The Definitive Guide to an Indication of Interest

An Indication of Interest (IOI) is a preliminary, non-binding document expressing a party's serious interest in pursuing a transaction, such as acquiring a business.
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Updated Dec 20, 2023

The Definitive Guide to a Letter of Intent

An LOI stands for "Letter of Intent." It is a formal document used in business transactions, particularly during the preliminary stages of negotiations between two parties.
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The Definitive Guide to Carwash Purchase Agreements
Updated Dec 13, 2023

The Definitive Guide to Carwash Purchase Agreements

Purchase agreements are a critical component of selling your car wash. Learn common contract language, key terminology, and all about purchase agreements.
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Financing

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A Definitive Guide to Seller Financing
Updated May 20, 2024

A Definitive Guide to Seller Financing: An In-Depth Analysis

Seller financing, also known as owner financing, is an alternative method for buyers to purchase real estate or businesses without relying on traditional bank loans. Learn more here.
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Updated Dec 22, 2022

High-Interest Rates, Economic Uncertainty, and Car Wash Acquisitions

Car Wash Advisory has noticed a growing trend of car wash transactions being terminated, stalled, or extended in 2022. Learn why this is happening here.
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Updated Apr 05, 2022

How to Obtain Car Wash Financing

Learn about the different kinds of carwash financing and how to get the carwash financing that's right for you
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Updated Jan 12, 2022

Car Wash Financing

Definitive Guide to Carwash Financing. Loans, Equity, and Off-Balance Sheet Financing. All Car Wash Financing Options and Solutions Broken Down and Explained.
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Updated Dec 29, 2021

Financing of Car Washes During COVID

Financing of Car Wash Acquisitions through SBA and Conventional Lending During COVID. Loans and Financing are Still Available - Even Now During COVID.
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2024 Car Wash M&A Report
Updated Dec 16, 2024

2024 Car Wash M&A Report

The Definitive Report on Mergers, Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Investment Activity in the Carwash Industry.
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Table showing 2024 car wash acquisitions by company, date, state, and site count.
Updated Jul 31, 2024

Q2 2024 Car Wash M&A Report

Click here to download the Q2 2024 car wash industry M&A update. Car Wash Advisory is your premier sell-side investment bank specializing in the dynamic car wash sector.
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Updated Jan 01, 2021

Annual 2020 Car Wash M&A Report

Car Wash Industry Mergers & Acquisition Report | Growth and Consolidation in 2020 | A Rolling Three Year Analysis of Top Largest Car Wash M&A Activity
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General

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Car Wash Advisory report on private equity in the carwash industry for 2025, featuring a blue sports car.
Updated May 06, 2025

Private Equity Funds Invest In Car Washes 2025

Institutional Investors of the Carwash World | Meet the Investment Firms Buying and Acquiring All the Carwashes - the Private Equity Investors
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M&A & Capital Markets in and of the Carwash Industry: The Car Wash Show 2025
Updated May 05, 2025

ICA 2025 Presentation: M&A & Capital Markets

M&A & Capital Markets in and of the Carwash Industry, presented by Car Wash Advisory.
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A Tale of Private Equity in Car Washes | ICWG
Updated Nov 22, 2024

A Tale of Private Equity in Car Washes | ICWG

Investing in the car wash sector works – but not always. Let's examine the history of the largest car wash company in the world and its past investors.
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Updated Nov 22, 2024

Pre-Existing Membership Programs Impact on Car Wash Valuation

Learn how existing unlimited car wash membership programs impact car wash valuations when acquiring or selling car washes | Member vs. Non-member profitability.
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Updated Sep 26, 2024

Evaluating Acquisition Targets in the Car Wash Industry

Learn about the several factors to consider when evaluating potential acquisition targets in the car wash industry to help you find the best fit for your investment objectives.
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Most Recent Resources

Car Wash Advisory report on private equity in the carwash industry for 2025, featuring a blue sports car.
Updated May 06, 2025

Private Equity Funds Invest In Car Washes 2025

Institutional Investors of the Carwash World | Meet the Investment Firms Buying and Acquiring All the Carwashes - the Private Equity Investors
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M&A & Capital Markets in and of the Carwash Industry: The Car Wash Show 2025
Updated May 05, 2025

ICA 2025 Presentation: M&A & Capital Markets

M&A & Capital Markets in and of the Carwash Industry, presented by Car Wash Advisory.
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2024 Car Wash M&A Report
Updated Dec 16, 2024

2024 Car Wash M&A Report

The Definitive Report on Mergers, Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Investment Activity in the Carwash Industry.
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A Tale of Private Equity in Car Washes | ICWG
Updated Nov 22, 2024

A Tale of Private Equity in Car Washes | ICWG

Investing in the car wash sector works – but not always. Let's examine the history of the largest car wash company in the world and its past investors.
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