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Why Private Equity Is Buying Up Car Washes
In this episode of The Buyout Show, Lucas and Luna dive into the rapid consolidation of the car wash industry by private equity firms. They focus on the case of Mister Car Wash, the largest chain in the U.S., and explore how the industry's shift to subscription-based unlimited wash plans creates predictable recurring revenue—a PE dream. Lucas explains the economics: a typical tunnel wash costs $3–5 million to build but can generate EBITDA margins above 35 percent, with customer retention rates hitting 80 percent on monthly plans. Luna questions whether the market is getting saturated…
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