Turnkey Automotive Wheel & Appearance Business — Semi-Absentee, SBA Pre-Qualified

Established in 2015, this turnkey automotive wheel restoration, powder coating, and appearance-services business has grown over eleven years into a one-stop cosmetic customization shop serving the greater Atlanta metro. It operates from a ~17,000 SF facility and runs semi-absentee: the owner contributes roughly eight hours per week while a full management team and a defined ten-role staff handle daily operations on a modern ERP (Odoo) with documented standard operating procedures and open-book management.
The business generated approximately $1.25M in revenue in 2025 with about $161,000 in seller's discretionary earnings, and gross margins have expanded from roughly 27% to 59% over three years as the mix shifted toward high-margin powder coating and appearance work — paint protection film, ceramic coating, window tint, and wraps. Revenue is diversified and durable: no single customer exceeds 4% of revenue, the top ten accounts represent just 16.4%, and roughly two-thirds of revenue is relationship-driven through recurring commercial accounts (collision centers, dealerships, and tire and auto shops), alongside retail and enthusiast clientele. The shop is trusted by dealerships and exotic and luxury marques.
This opportunity is SBA pre-qualified with a Preferred lender — a qualified buyer can acquire it with roughly 10% down and finance the balance over ten years. It is an ideal fit for an owner-operator, an industry or strategic acquirer, or an investor who retains the in-place management team.
Clear growth levers remain: paid digital marketing is currently only about 4% of revenue; the business can add delivery routes, list on insurance estimating networks, expand higher-margin appearance services, and add a second shift within the existing facility.
The real estate is leased and not included in the sale; a new long-term lease will be structured with the buyer to match SBA financing requirements. Equipment is owned free and clear (with one leased paint system), and inventory is included. The owner will provide a hands-on transition and sign a non-compete. Reason for sale: the owner has systematized the business to the point that it no longer requires his daily involvement and is pursuing other ventures.
Contact the broker to execute an NDA and receive the full Confidential Information Memorandum, financial statements, and SBA pre-qualification letter.

Down Payment: $55,000

Total Sales: $1,246,827

Cash Flow: $161,000

EBIT: N/A

EBITDA: N/A

Accounts Receivable: N/A

FFE: N/A

Inventory: N/A

Inventory Included: Yes

Year Established: 2015

Days & Hours of Operation: 9 to 5

Owner Hours Per Week: 8

Lender Pre-Qualified: Yes

Non-Owner Payroll: N/A

Employees: 11

Managers: 1

Absentee Owner: Yes

Security on Lease: No

Lease Option: negotiable

Real Estate: N/A

Real Estate Included: No

Monthly Rent: N/A

Type of Location: stand alone building

Square Footage: 17000

Franchise: No

Facilities Information:

~17,000 SF industrial facility (leased), purpose-built for automotive wheel, coating, and appearance work — intake, straightening/welding, prep, powder and paint booths, curing ovens, and tire service under one roof.

Reason For Sale:

Pursuing other interests.

Training & Support:

Owner will provide a hands-on transition period with reasonable availability thereafter. The business already runs on documented systems and a full team, limiting transition risk. Owner will sign a non-compete.

Competition:

A fragmented market of single-service shops and dealership departments. This business differentiates through one-stop capability, commercial-grade systems (ERP + SOPs + dedicated sales), reputation and referrals, and a high-margin service mix.

Potential Growth:

Scale paid digital marketing (only ~4% of revenue today); list on insurance estimating / DRP networks; add delivery routes to widen the commercial radius; expand higher-margin appearance services (PPF, ceramic, wraps); add a second shift within existing capacity.

Financing/Terms:

SBA pre-approved