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Field notes from the car wash market

Practical guidance on valuations, deal structure, and acquisition strategy from four decades of car wash brokerage.

September 18, 2026

How to Value a Car Wash Business for Sale

A practical guide to the income, market, and asset approaches to car wash valuation, with guidance on SDE and EBITDA multiples, revenue trends, equipment condition, and real estate value.

By Roger PencekRead article

ABI

September 18, 2026

The Role of an Expert Witness in Car Wash Litigation

When to hire a car wash expert witness, how failure cases and loan workouts are analyzed, the standard of care in car wash brokerage, and the retainer and conflict review process.

By Roger PencekRead article

ABI

September 18, 2026

What Buyers Should Know Before Purchasing a Car Wash

A buyer's roadmap to the car wash acquisition process, covering the NDA, financial review, equipment inspection, location analysis, financing options, and a due diligence checklist.

By Roger PencekRead article