by John-Michael Tamburro | Oct 14, 2026 | Blog
Car Wash M&A Summer 2026: What 19 Deals Reveal About Buyer Activity The car wash M&A market recorded 19 transactions involving 53 sites between June and August 2026, according to our transaction data. However, two acquisitions accounted for more than half of...
by Jay De La Riva | Oct 14, 2026 | Blog
In prior updates, we have continued to emphasize the same core message: the economy remains resilient, but inflation, elevated interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and a higher cost of capital are still shaping market sentiment and transaction activity. That view...
by John-Michael Tamburro | Sep 14, 2026 | Blog
The Cheapest Site a Buyer Can Add Is the One You Built Development costs moved, but many owners are still pricing their sites as if they did not. The all-in cost of developing a new site has moved from roughly $5 million to closer to $7 million, with land,...
by Jay De La Riva | Sep 14, 2026 | Blog
Why Quality Car Washes Stand Out in a Selective M&A Market There’s been a lot of noise in the markets lately. Stocks have been volatile, long-term Treasury yields remain elevated, and oil, geopolitical risk, and inflation concerns continue to create uncertainty....
by Jay De La Riva | Jul 29, 2026 | Blog
Each month, we translate the latest research from J.P. Morgan, BlackRock, and Morgan Stanley into what it actually means for the car wash industry. Our message hasn’t changed: the economy remains resilient and capital is available, but elevated rates, tighter...
by John-Michael Tamburro | Jul 27, 2026 | Blog
The six drivers behind a multi-turn valuation spread, and how owners close the gap before going to market. The Anchoring Problem Every advisor in this industry has had the same conversation. An owner calls, and before we get to the numbers, they tell us about the...
