Clearwater Express Wash
Representative photograph · not an actual listingA 110-foot conveyor wash on a commuter corridor with 2,400 fictional monthly members. A site manager schedules the team, monitors chemistry and oversees a recently renewed equipment service agreement. All figures describe an invented operating scenario; no real company, customer accounts or property is offered for sale.
Management-run. The fictional owner spends 5–10 hours per week reviewing results and supporting strategy. Existing management compensation is reflected in reported EBITDA.
9 fictional team members support this operation. Existing management payroll is reflected in reported EBITDA.
Conveyor tunnel, water reclaim system, 18 vacuum stations and POS; real estate excluded. Ordinary operating supplies are included in the asking price. No additional inventory payment is modeled.
An established local reputation supports repeat business. Documented workflows and an experienced leadership team provide operating continuity. Existing equipment capacity leaves room for measured growth.
Improve fleet penetration and introduce a premium ceramic subscription tier.
The fictional owner is retiring after building a durable local operation and will provide a 60-day transition.
“I would love to see someone take the next step with what we have built. Happy to discuss a seller note. Less happy to become your largest lender and weekend wash attendant.”
Avery Reed (fictional)
An established hand wash with six covered detail bays and 16 recurring fleet accounts. Interior packages carry the highest contribution margin, while entry washes maintain steady weekday traffic.
Six self-service bays and two automatic bays serve a residential corridor. Card readers installed in 2023 reduced collection work; the owner checks the site before a separate full-time job.
Four express sites operate under a shared membership program and regional operations director. Centralized procurement and technician coverage reduce individual-site downtime.
