3161 TENNGA GREGORY RD CRANDALL GA 30711
Operational self-serve car wash with tap-to-pay bays, vacuums & vending. Turnkey income producer
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Self-Serve Car Wash | 3161 Tennga Gregory Road, Crandall, GA 30711
Murray County | ±2,080 SF | ±1.32 Acres | Built 2005
Opportunity to acquire an operational self-serve car wash in Crandall, Georgia — a Murray County community with steady residential growth and strong everyday traffic demand along the Tennga Gregory Road corridor.
The facility features multiple self-serve bays beneath a covered metal roof structure with a 10-foot clearance height, accommodating a wide range of passenger vehicles, trucks, and SUVs. Each bay is equipped with coin and tap-to-pay (NFC/contactless) payment terminals, offering modern payment convenience that widens the customer base and reduces friction at the point of purchase. Wash functions include foam brush, wash/soap, rinse, wax, and engine/tire cleaner — a full-service self-wash menu.
Ancillary revenue is supported by J.E. Adams coin-operated vacuum and shampoo/spot remover stations, a bill changer, and wall-mounted vending units offering air fresheners, Armor All protectant sponges, and automotive windshield cleaner. These add-on revenue streams generate incremental cash flow with minimal overhead.
The property sits on a well-maintained concrete lot with ample stacking room and open ingress/egress from Tennga Gregory Road, with excellent visibility and easy access for drive-by customers. The masonry block construction with metal roof reflects a durable, low-maintenance build suited for continued operation with minimal capital outlay.
Self-serve car washes are among the most owner-friendly commercial assets available — low staffing requirements, consistent repeat usage, and cash-flowing operations that scale with simple rate adjustments. This location is well-positioned to benefit from Murray County's proximity to the Appalachian Regional Port, Highway 411, and the broader Dalton/Chattanooga regional trade corridor.
Investment highlights
Turnkey, Low-Labor Asset Class — Self-serve car washes operate with minimal to no full-time staff, making this an ideal owner-operator or passive investment with a lean expense structure and straightforward day-to-day management.
Modernized Payment Infrastructure — Each bay features updated NFC/tap-to-pay contactless terminals alongside traditional coin operation, expanding the customer base to a cashless demographic and reducing revenue lost to customers without quarters.
Multiple Revenue Streams — Income is diversified across self-serve wash bays, J.E. Adams vacuum/shampoo stations, vending machines (air fresheners, Armor All, windshield cleaner), and a bill changer — all operating simultaneously with no additional labor.
Durable, Low-Maintenance Construction — Masonry block construction with a standing seam metal roof minimizes long-term capital expenditure and ongoing maintenance costs compared to wood-frame or older legacy facilities.
Undersupplied Market — Crandall and the surrounding Murray County trade area are largely residential and rural, with limited competing car wash options — creating a natural captive customer base with strong repeat visitation patterns.
Strategic Regional Location — Positioned along Tennga Gregory Road with direct access to Highway 411 and within the broader Dalton-Chattanooga corridor, the property benefits from consistent local and pass-through traffic driven by the region's industrial, residential, and logistics growth.
Value-Add Potential — Current coin-based pricing structures typical of legacy self-serve operations frequently trade below market rates, offering a new owner immediate upside through modest price adjustments, loyalty programs, or the addition of an automatic bay to serve higher-volume demand.
Recession-Resilient Use — Car washes historically demonstrate strong demand stability across economic cycles. Consumers continue routine vehicle maintenance regardless of broader economic conditions, providing consistent cash flow even during market downturns.
Murray County Growth Tailwinds — The Appalachian Regional Port in Murray County has attracted significant industrial and logistics investment to the region, driving population and workforce growth that directly supports service-based retail demand.
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