High Performing Franchised Quick Lube - Seattle

This is a turnkey opportunity to acquire an established franchise quick lube and preventative maintenance shop with a great location in a densely populated urban submarket of the greater Seattle metropolitan area. The business operates under one of the most recognized national franchise systems in the automotive service industry. The shop generates steady, recurring revenue from a loyal local customer base and benefits from significant pass by traffic on a high volume commuter corridor. Service offerings include oil changes, filter replacements, fluid services, tune ups, brake service, and other light mechanical work for both retail and fleet customers. The business has produced consistent top line performance of over $2M in each of the last two years with strong gross margins and a reasonable rent factor. Investment Highlights: Strong Brand Recognition: National franchise system; Recurring Revenue Model: Recession resistant essential service category with built in repeat customer cycles; Proven Financial Performance: Over $2M in net sales for two consecutive years with $400K+ in adjusted earnings; Premium Trade Area: 5 mile population of approximately 571,000 with median household income of nearly $118,000; High Visibility Real Estate: Hard signalized corner with monument signage and exposure to roughly 40,000 cars per day on the adjacent arterial and 180,000 cars per day on the nearby interstate corridor; Industry Tailwinds: Average vehicle age in the U.S. has climbed from 11 to over 13 years, driving sustained demand for preventative maintenance; Convenience Driven Demand: Approximately 70% of consumers prefer no appointment routine maintenance, and 72% of oil change customers select shops based on proximity to home or work; Growth Opportunity: Moderate capital intensity with room for ticket growth, fleet expansion, ancillary service penetration, and extended marketing reach. Market and Industry Overview: The shop is positioned in one of the strongest urban submarkets in the Pacific Northwest, with a 5 mile population exceeding 571,000 residents and a median household income of approximately $117,779. Households in the trade area average two vehicles each, supporting a deep, recurring customer pool. The U.S. quick lube and preventative maintenance segment continues to benefit from rising vehicle age, expanding total addressable market, and consumer preference for fast, no appointment service. Mobile and on demand oil change services have grown 24% since 2023, validating convenience as the primary purchase driver in routine vehicle maintenance. Support and Training: The franchisor provides comprehensive onboarding, operational support, marketing programs, and ongoing training. The seller will provide a reasonable transition period to ensure a smooth handover. Existing management and shop level staff are in place and expected to remain post closing, providing continuity for the new owner. Transaction Structure: Offered as an asset purchase on a cash free, debt free basis. All proposals must be submitted in the form of an LOI. Buyer assumes no corporate liabilities. Lease will be assigned at closing. Closing subject to standard prorations. Inventory paid separately. For confidentiality reasons, additional details including business name, exact location, and full financials will be made available to qualified buyers upon execution of a Non Disclosure Agreement. This opportunity is structured to be financeable through the SBA 7(a) loan program, subject to buyer qualification and lender approval.