Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a premium express car wash in Saraland, Alabama, one of the Gulf Coast’s fastest-growing suburban corridors.
Opened in April 2023, this institutional-quality asset features a 112-ft Sonny’s/PECO tunnel, dual pay lanes (DRB POS), and 20 Vacutech self-serve vacuum stalls. Strategically positioned along the rapidly expanding I-65 / Industrial Parkway corridor, the property benefits from 31,700+ vehicles per day, strong household density, easy ingress/egress, and proximity to QuikTrip, Chick-fil-A (under construction), Publix, Rural King, and multiple national retailers driving daily repeat traffic.
The offering includes both the operating business and the fee-simple real estate, delivering a turnkey platform for an owner-operator seeking a high-margin, subscription-based asset with expanding trade area demand.
To request additional information and materials, please execute an NDA or contact the listing agent. Unapproved site visits and direct contact with employees are strictly prohibited.
PROPERTY SNAPSHOT
• Year Built: 2023
• Lot Size: 1.01 +/- AC (29,185+ SF)
• Building Size: 2,250 SF
• Tunnel Length: 112 FT
• Equipment Package: Sonny’s/PECO
• Pay Lanes: 2 (DRB POS)
• Vacuum Stalls: 20 (Sonny’s/Vacutech)
KEY INVESTMENT DRIVERS
• Newer Construction (2023): Modern equipment package; zero deferred maintenance
• Fee-Simple Ownership: Land and improvements included; high-visibility frontage on SR-158
• Capital-Light Operating Model: Express layout with low labor load and recurring revenue from unlimited plans
• Membership Growth Potential: Expanding trade area and commuter flow ideal for recurring revenue models
• Retail Adjacency: Positioned alongside national QSR, grocery, and automotive brands
• Growth Corridor: AL-158 expansion and ongoing pad development cement the area as Saraland’s gateway commercial district
• High Barriers to Entry: Rising land prices, pad competition, and zoning constraints in the I-65 corridor limit future supply
TRADE AREA HIGHLIGHTS
• Mobile Metro Growth: Saraland is part of the Mobile MSA (~430 K population) and has grown ~12 % since 2010, supported by residential and retail expansion along the I-65 corridor
• 10-Minute Trade Area with ~32K Residents: Draws from Saraland, Satsuma, and North Mobile; median household income $60K–$80K
• Retail Node Momentum: National QSRs and retailers anchor the I-65/AL-158 junction as Saraland’s dominant commercial hub
• High Traffic & Commuter Flow: AL-158 extension and I-65 carry 40K+ vehicles daily with direct visibility from Industrial Parkway
• Limited Express Competition: Nearest competitor, Rich’s Car Wash, located ~2.4 mi away
• Anchor Institutions: Proximity to the University of Mobile drives weekday traffic
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