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Gateway Business Advisors Brokers Sale of St. Nicholas and Beaches Car Washes

July 14th, 2016 · Leave a Comment

St. Nicholas Car Wash

Gateway Business Advisors (GBA) announces the sale of the St. Nicholas and Beaches car washes. Owned and operated by the Lindley family since the St. Nicholas Car Wash was built in 1969, the two locations were purchased by Jacksonville-based Interlinx Technologies, LLC.

The St. Nicholas Car Wash is one of the oldest family-owned car washes in the region. The late George H. Lindley began his car wash business in 1952 with a location at the foot of the Main Street Bridge. At that time, it was on the main route through Jacksonville. He opened two more in subsequent years, including one in the Stockton Street area and the St. Nicholas Car Wash.

“Cars came from up north and were filthy from the snow. People would drive right to us as soon as they got into town. I was raised in the car wash business,” said son George A. Lindley, who took over the St. Nicholas location in 1971 from his father and bought the Beaches Car Wash in 1988.

The sale of the car washes came about when Interlinx engaged Gateway Business Advisors to find a company in which to invest. According to Interlinx President David Johnson, Interlinx was looking for a longstanding local business that included real estate. The St. Nicholas Car Wash fit the bill perfectly. Discussions to purchase the St. Nicholas location quickly progressed to an agreement to buy both the St. Nicholas and Beaches car washes, once the parties began to negotiate.

“Gateway Business Advisors knew the Jacksonville market well and was instrumental in helping us find what we were looking for. We looked at a number of companies in different industries, but the stability and quality of these car washes were very attractive,” said David Johnson. “The fact that they were local landmarks, had been in business for so long and had a satisfied clientele sold us.”

Gary Hallett

Gary Hallett

“When you have a strong business that is well-run and cooperation from both buyer and seller, that makes for a successful deal,” said Gary Hallett, President of Gateway Business Advisors. “It was also positive because the buyers were respectful and appreciative of the existing businesses and the great service that they currently provide.”

While Interlinx has short-term plans for some renovations at the St. Nicholas location, the overall formula and operation of the car washes will remain the same. Lindley will remain on board as a consultant during the initial transition. Many employees at the car washes have been there for decades, and Interlinx plans to maintain and encourage the cohesive team atmosphere.

“In an industry that typically has a lot of turnover, it is so refreshing to have a company where the employees understand the vision and take pride in their work,” said Interlinx Vice President Brian Martin. “These car washes have provided a great experience for customers that we want to continue. We are extremely excited to be able to carry on the Lindley legacy.”

To contact the St. Nicholas Car Wash, located at 3237 Beach Blvd. just southeast of downtown Jacksonville, call (904) 398-6422 or visit on Facebook. To contact the Beaches Car Wash, located at 1401 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach, call (904) 247-0290 or visit jacksonvillebeachcarwash.com. For more information about Gateway Business Advisors, visit gwbusinessbrokers.com or call (904) 759-7902.

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