Topic: How To Invest

Q: Pat, what are your thoughts on Mister Car Wash? Thanks in advance.

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A: Mister Car Wash Inc., $11.94, symbol MCW on New York (Shares outstanding: 302.3 million; Market cap: $3.7 billion; www.mistercarwash.com), is the largest operator of car washes in North America, with 399 locations across 21 U.S. states and 71 metropolitan markets. In 2021, the company performed 75 million car washes. It generated 64% of its total car wash sales from its Unlimited Wash Club members. In June 2021, the company went public, selling shares at $15. Since 2010, Tucson, Arizona-headquartered Mister Car Wash’s revenue has grown quickly, from $123 million in 2010 to $758.4 million in 2021. Most of this growth was from sales of Unlimited Wash Club memberships. The base exterior membership costs $19.99 per month for unlimited car washes during the month. That’s about 2.5 times the average price for a single car wash. The premium exterior membership is $29.99 per month or 1.7 times the average price. On April 29, 2022, Mister Car Wash acquired Speedwash, a California-based operator with four…