My Journey: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Car Wash Advisors

When it comes to buying or selling a car wash, partnering with experienced car wash advisors can be a game-changer. Car wash advisors, sometimes confused with car wash brokers, possess specialized knowledge and industry insights that can help navigate the complexities of the market. In this comprehensive guide, I will share the benefits of working with car wash advisors and provide valuable information on the process of buying or selling a car wash. Throughout this article, I will refer to my experience working with Amplify Car Wash Advisors (amplifywash.com), a trusted name in the industry.

Understanding the Role of Car Wash Advisors:

1. Car wash advisors, such as Amplify Car Wash

Advisors are professionals who specialize in facilitating the purchase and sale of car wash businesses. We offer valuable guidance and expertise to both buyers and sellers, ensuring a smooth and successful transaction. Here’s what you can expect when working with car wash advisors:

a. Market Knowledge: 

We possess extensive knowledge of the car wash industry, including market trends, valuations, and potential buyers or sellers. We can provide you with valuable insights into pricing, competition, and growth opportunities.

b. Valuation Expertise:

 We can help you determine the fair market value of a car wash business. We consider factors such as financial performance, location, customer base, and equipment quality. Utilizing our expertise ensures you get an accurate valuation.

c. Confidentiality: 

Working with us offers confidentiality benefits, especially for sellers. We can market your car wash discreetly, protecting sensitive information and ensuring a smooth transition without impacting your business operations.

2. Selling Your Car Wash with Amplify Car Wash Advisors:

If you’re looking to sell your car wash, partnering with us can significantly streamline the process. Here are the key steps involved:

a. Valuation and Marketing: 

We will conduct a comprehensive valuation of your car wash, considering various factors to determine its market value. We will then develop a targeted marketing strategy to attract qualified buyers discreetly.

b. Buyer Screening and Negotiation: 

We will screen potential buyers, ensuring they are financially qualified and serious about the purchase. We handle negotiations on your behalf, aiming to secure the best deal while considering your specific objectives.

c. Due Diligence and Closing: 

Once a buyer is identified, we will coordinate due diligence activities, including financial and operational assessments. We will assist with paperwork, legal compliance, and guide you through the closing process, ensuring a smooth transition of ownership.

3. Buying a Car Wash with Amplify Car Wash Advisors:

For those interested in purchasing a car wash, we can provide invaluable support and guidance. Here’s what you can expect when working with us:

a. Identifying Opportunities: 

We will help you identify suitable car wash opportunities based on your budget, location preferences, and investment goals. We have access to a wide network of sellers and unlisted opportunities.

b. Financial Assessment: 

We will assist you in evaluating the financial health of potential acquisitions. We will analyze historical financial statements, revenue projections, and operational efficiency to help you make informed decisions.

c. Negotiation and Closing: 

We will negotiate the terms of the purchase on your behalf, ensuring a fair deal. We will guide you through the due diligence process and assist with paperwork, licensing, and legal compliance, making the buying process efficient and seamless.

Conclusion:

Working with car wash advisors, like Amplify Car Wash Advisors, can make the process of buying or selling a car wash business more efficient, successful, and rewarding. Our expertise in market knowledge, valuation, confidentiality, and transaction management can provide you with a competitive edge.

Jet Brite Car Wash

With decades of hands-on experience as operators, when it came time to sell our car wash business who we sold to was important to Sam and me. Chris [Jenks] and the team at Amplify listened to us throughout the entire process. They found the right buyer in ZIPS who would be a good steward of the brand and helped find the best path forward for us where we can continue pursuing our passion for manufacturing high-quality car wash equipment.  

Jet Brite Car Wash  
Dave Delesandro  | Founder

Ducky’s Express

I have been a multi-site developer and operator in the car wash industry for over 30 years. Four years ago, a partner’s health concern forced me to sell a portion of my portfolio, and during that process, I was introduced to Jeff Pavone of Commercial Plus. I was immediately impressed with Jeff’s knowledge of my industry and his volume of successful deal closings. In a very short period of time, Jeff found the right buyer at a very fair price, and the transaction closed shortly thereafter. I was looking for a team with honesty, integrity, and a proven track record of success, and I found all of that in Jeff.

Ducky’s Express
Richard Miller

Trademark Car Wash

These are some of the most exciting times for car wash owners. As we grew 350% in revenue in just one year, we recognized the time to partner up with a top-tier team that has mastered growth in retail and specifically the automotive industry. Amplify Car Wash Advisors had helped us acquire, raise capital, and was the perfect partner to help us reach this next chapter of the Trademark story.

Trademark Car Wash
Andrew Goldberger

Quick N’ Clean

My relationship with Commercial Plus over the past 20 years has been a very professional and trustworthy relationship. The feel of trust is very important in this business, and Jeff Pavone and his staff have exhibited a level of trust that makes me continue to feel that they have my best interest front of mind. I deal with many brokers across the nation, and my best experiences and results have been achieved with Commercial Plus representation.

Quick N’ Clean
Richard Karle | Owner

Zips

It’s been a great experience working with Amplify Car Wash Advisors to bring these sites into the ZIPS portfolio. We look forward to serving Dallas area customers with an enhanced car wash experience unique to ZIPS, with the added benefit of our extensive network of stores. This year we have continued our aggressive growth track with the goal to truly shine in our efforts to be the best express car wash provider in the industry and it’s acquisitions like this that help us reach our goals.

Zips
Gene Dinkens | CEO

ModWash

It was truly a pleasure to work with the Amplify team on our most recent acquisition of three additional operating locations in our home state of Tennessee. Their team provided great support and ensured a timely and seamless closing process, and we are excited for the additional growth opportunities this relationship will produce in our near future. We know this is the first of many transactions we will successfully complete with the Amplify team as we grow from our current operating store count of 23 to well over 200 locations across 14 states in the next two years.

ModWash
Brian Thornton | COO

Busy Bee Car Wash

For years I’ve talked to a lot of brokers with the same goal; sell your car wash chain as quickly as possible. But I chose to work with Amplify because they were interested and invested in the emotional side of selling my business and truly value long-term relationships. They weren’t forcing me to take a deal just to take a deal. They listened to my concerns and goals then educated me on all my options. And that’s how I decided on the right partner for my chain specifically. I went to bed at night after I signed the papers knowing I got the best deal possible versus just having any deal put in front of me that is only about money.

Busy Bee Car Wash
Jim Mulholland | Owner

Q Car Wash

We really appreciate Jeff and his entire team at Amplify. Their expertise and deep industry knowledge helped us navigate our options and best showcase our strengths to maximize our value. Caliber is a good fit for Q Car Wash as they look to expand in North Texas.

Q Car Wash
Viran Nana | COO

Cobblestone Auto Spa

I have known both Jeff and Bill for over thirty years combined, and respect them both as experts in our professional car washing industry. Their unique and individual strengths bring very strong talent and advice to operators, sellers, and buyers with sharp knowledge, client’s best interest in mind, and an actual personal touch. They hold the expertise and performance track record to hold a very high level of respect within this rapidly-changing car wash industry.

Cobblestone Auto Spa
Tuck Bettin | CEO

Oasis Car Wash

Turning over a business you started from one shovel of dirt 25 years ago and grew to several locations is a difficult and even uncomfortable process. So, when it came time for Larry and me to sell, we chose Amplify Car Wash Advisors to guide us through the process because of their strong reputation and thought leadership in the industry. Their team was professional and did a great job walking us through each step.

Oasis Car Wash
Dallas Hawkins | Partner

Busy Bee Car Wash

Selling our business after 52 years is big deal and certainly not a decision I took lightly, turning over our family legacy was an emotional process and I appreciated that the team at Amplify respected that. They helped me understand my options and found the best deal for me.

Busy Bee Car Wash
Jim Mulholland | Owner