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This business is a cash flowing real estate opportunity in the form of a Coin-Operated Car Wash with very valuable real estate. This business is a five bay - 2 automatic and 3 wands - coin-operated car wash priced below market value. Low maintenance monthly cash flow with no tenants, but a steady stream of traffic, and backed by the value of a hard asset is always a sound investment!<br><br>* This opportunity is priced based on the real estate value from an old appraisal. In fact, the bank recently reassessed the current loan and updated the appraisal. The real estate appraised for approx. $100,000 more than the listed asking price!!<br><br>* This business produces a six-figure cash flow - providing an investor with more than enough to cover debt and provide monthly cash flow for MINIMAL time involved. The current owner spends approximately 1 hour per week at the business.<br><br>* REVENUES increased in 2021 from the prior two years!<br><br>* 4 Year AVERAGE Cash Flow is OVER $108,000!<br><br>* Two top-of-the-line automatic washes. One is 4 years old. One is 10 years old, with a rebuilt system. Both are in excellent condition and top brand systems. Wands, hoses & pumps are in great condition, up-to-date, and the business comes with two backup systems, spare parts, hoses, pumps, etc. EQUIPMENT IS UPDATED, UPGRADED & IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!!
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW This established towing and recovery operation demonstrates strong financial fundamentals with a 2-year average revenue over $1.6 million and cash flow exceeding $450,000 over the last two years. 2026 is tracking over $410,000 in cash flow through the first half of the year. Cash Flow margins have improved to over 29%! The business has maintained consistent profitability over multiple years, indicating stable market positioning and operational efficiency. OPERATIONAL METRICS & ASSET VALUATION Total enterprise value breakdown: • Real estate assets: $805,000 (professionally appraised) • Fleet assets: $370,000 (light duty towing trucks) • Equipment value: $34,500 • Total asking price: $2,400,000 Asset-to-revenue ratio of 1.5x demonstrates efficient capital utilization. The diversified fleet composition enables multiple revenue streams and reduces customer concentration risk. MARKET POSITION & REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION The company serves a broad customer base including municipal contracts, providing revenue stability and reducing dependency on single client relationships. This diversification strategy has contributed to sustained cash flow performance over the evaluation period. INDUSTRY GROWTH INDICATORS State and national statistics confirm the towing industry's expansion trajectory, supporting long-term revenue growth potential. The company's decades-long operational history provides competitive advantages including established customer relationships, proven service delivery capabilities, and market reputation. OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Turn-key operation includes: • Experienced management team with longtime General Manager • Qualified driver workforce • Well-maintained fleet in excellent condition • Established operational procedures The business structure supports immediate operational continuity for acquiring parties, whether industry operators, private equity groups, or individual investors seeking established cash-generating assets. DUE DILIGENCE READY Financial documentation available for qualified buyers including multi-year revenue history, cash flow statements, and asset valuations supporting the asking price of $2,400,000.
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This Central Arkansas based marine contractor specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of custom boat docks, boat lifts, and other waterfront structures for both residential and commercial lakefront properties. Their teams focus on heavy-duty, metal-framed systems engineered for local water and shoreline conditions, including floating and stationary docks, personal watercraft lifts, and access solutions such as gangways and walkways. With many years of experience serving area lakes, they provide turnkey service that typically covers design consultation, permitting support, construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance for lakefront owners seeking durable, long-lasting dock systems.
National transaction benchmarks for automotive and boat business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating automotive and boat business acquisitions.
Gas stations, repair shops, and car washes handle fuel, solvents, and wastewater, and remediation can run six or seven figures. A Phase I, tank records, and permit history tell you whether you're buying a business or a cleanup.
Lifts, wash tunnels, fuel systems, and lined tanks have finite lives and expensive replacements. Ask age, maintenance history, and what's been deferred.
Much of an automotive business is its corner — traffic, access, and a transferable lease. A great shop on a short or non-assignable lease is a problem you inherit.
A repair shop with a loyal service base is worth more than a lot living on deal volume. Get the repeat-customer rate, not just the top line.
Dealer licenses, certified techs, and manufacturer or fuel-brand agreements may not transfer automatically. Confirm what passes and what you must re-earn.
In smaller shops the owner is the master tech and the relationships. Identify who holds the skill and the customers and what retention looks like after close.
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