Selling or buying a car wash? That work runs through Matthews
I'm Anthony Warren, First Vice President, Car Washes, Southeast at Matthews Real Estate Investment Services. I represent owners selling car washes and buyers acquiring them, from a single site to a portfolio or platform.
What I do at Matthews
- Broker opinions of value
- Confidential marketing of car wash listings
- Buyer searches for single sites, portfolios and platforms
- Sale-leaseback and net-lease structuring
- Deal management from letter of intent through closing
The brokerage details
| Detail | Matthews |
|---|---|
Role | First Vice President, Car Washes, Southeast |
Firm | Matthews Real Estate Investment Services |
Since | September 2026 |
License | License No. 149011 (SC) |
North Carolina transactions are conducted through Matthews' North Carolina broker of record.
How it fits with Wash Launch Group
The work determines the firm. Listing and buyer representation engagements run through Matthews, a national commercial real estate brokerage. Development, operations consulting and equipment run through Wash Launch Group.
If your project involves both, start with what you need done. We can discuss the brokerage work and the WLG work as separate scopes.
Explore WLG servicesWho this is for
- Owners considering a saleThinking about selling in the next one to two years? Start with a broker opinion of value and a conversation about your plans.
- Operators adding sitesPrivate-equity-backed operators and regional chains looking to acquire a single site, portfolio or platform.
- Investors entering the sectorFirst-time car wash investors seeking buyer representation through Matthews.
- Lenders needing a value opinionLenders seeking a broker opinion of value on a car wash property or portfolio.
Questions about brokerage
Why two firms?
They handle different work. My listing and buyer representation engagements run through Matthews. Development, operations consulting and equipment run through Wash Launch Group. That distinction applies even when you're talking to me about both.
Where are you licensed?
I am licensed in South Carolina, License No. 149011. North Carolina transactions are conducted through Matthews' North Carolina broker of record. For a property in another state, ask me how Matthews handles it.
What is a broker opinion of value?
It is a broker's opinion of what a property or business may be worth in a sale. I provide car wash broker opinions of value through Matthews. Tell me what you own or are evaluating and what decision the opinion needs to support.
How does confidentiality work for a listing?
Confidential marketing is part of my brokerage work at Matthews. Before sharing listing details, let's discuss what information can be shared, with whom, and at what stage.
What does it cost to talk?
Ask me about the scope and any fees before we agree to an engagement. Brokerage terms are handled through Matthews. WLG consulting and equipment work are separate.
Can WLG and Matthews work on the same deal?
Tell me what work the deal needs. Listing or buyer representation runs through Matthews, while development, operations consulting and equipment run through WLG. If both are involved, we should establish each firm's scope before starting.