QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 001-40542
Mister Car Wash, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware
47-1393909
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
222 E. 5th Street, Tucson, Arizona
85705
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (520) 615-4000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
MCW
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of April 30, 2025, the registrant had 324,826,938 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of present and historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and approach are forward-looking. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” or “should,” or the negative thereof or comparable terminology.
Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to us. Such beliefs and assumptions may or may not prove to be correct. Additionally, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q due to various factors, including, but not limited to, those identified in Part I. Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and in Part II. Item 7. “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”) and in Part I. Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and events in the industry in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, they may not be indicative of results or developments in future periods.
Any forward-looking statement that we make in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless otherwise stated or the context requires otherwise, references to “Mister Car Wash,” “Mister,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” refer to Mister Car Wash, Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
39,133
$
67,463
Accounts receivable, net
437
791
Other receivables
11,666
13,518
Inventory, net
5,237
5,728
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
9,241
11,590
Total current assets
65,714
99,090
Property and equipment, net
843,704
814,600
Operating lease right of use assets, net
918,624
924,896
Other intangible assets, net
112,041
112,507
Goodwill
1,134,734
1,134,734
Other assets
15,767
15,969
Total assets
$
3,090,584
$
3,101,796
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
36,200
$
30,020
Accrued payroll and related expenses
28,180
27,116
Other accrued expenses
43,020
39,162
Current maturities of long-term debt
—
6,920
Current maturities of operating lease liability
50,127
48,986
Current maturities of finance lease liability
812
804
Deferred revenue
35,226
33,960
Total current liabilities
193,565
186,968
Long-term debt, net
853,881
909,094
Operating lease liability
884,812
890,613
Financing lease liability
13,011
13,262
Deferred tax liabilities, net
109,225
101,741
Other long-term liabilities
2,195
1,766
Total liabilities
2,056,689
2,103,444
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 324,814,438 and 323,693,863 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively
3,254
3,242
Additional paid-in capital
838,795
830,264
Retained earnings
191,846
164,846
Total stockholders’ equity
1,033,895
998,352
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
3,090,584
$
3,101,796
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
1. Nature of Business
Mister Car Wash, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”), is based in Tucson, Arizona and is a provider of conveyorized car wash services. We primarily operate Express Exterior Locations, which offer express exterior cleaning services along with free vacuum services, and interior cleaning services at select locations. As of March 31, 2025, we operated 518 car washes in 21 states.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2025 and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial statements. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, the information included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2024 included in the 2024 Form 10-K.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. Such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. The consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations that may be expected for any other future interim or annual period.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods reported. Some of the significant estimates that we have made pertain to the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities and certain assumptions used related to the evaluation of goodwill, intangibles, and property and equipment asset impairment. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $142 and $123 as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was immaterial for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
Other Receivables
Other receivables consisted of the following for the periods presented:
As of
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Payroll tax withholding and exercise proceeds receivable
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following for the periods presented:
As of
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Spare parts
$
4,736
$
4,801
Prepaid insurance
833
2,658
Other
3,672
4,131
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets
$
9,241
$
11,590
Inventory, Net
Inventory consisted of the following for the periods presented:
As of
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Chemical washing solutions
$
5,322
$
5,831
Other
22
14
Total inventory, gross
5,344
5,845
Reserve for obsolescence
(107
)
(117
)
Total inventory, net
$
5,237
$
5,728
The activity in the reserve for obsolescence was immaterial for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
Revenue Recognition
The following table summarizes the composition of our net revenues for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Recognized over time
$
191,848
$
176,259
Recognized at a point in time
69,685
62,846
Other revenue
123
78
Net revenues
$
261,656
$
239,183
Earnings Per Share
Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the periods presented are as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Numerator:
Net income
$
27,000
$
16,637
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic
324,200,282
315,838,788
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Stock options
4,371,280
12,685,179
Restricted stock units
2,903,643
1,457,395
Stock purchase rights
3,843
30,782
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
331,479,048
330,012,144
Earnings per share - basic
$
0.08
$
0.05
Earnings per share - diluted
$
0.08
$
0.05
The following potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the periods presented because including them would have been antidilutive:
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”), was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The ERC is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of the qualified wages an eligible employer paid to employees from March 13, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Companies who meet the eligibility requirements can claim the ERC on an original or adjusted employment tax return for a period within those dates.
In March 2024, we determined that we qualified for and recognized $4,663 (net of tax advisory costs) in relief for the period from March 13, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Upon receipt of the credit, we will owe an immaterial amount for tax advisory costs associated with the assessment of the tax credit. As there is no authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP for government assistance to for-profit business entities, the Company accounted for the ERC by analogy to International Accounting Standards 20, or IAS 20, Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance. In accordance with IAS 20, management determined it has reasonable assurance of receipt of the identified ERC amount and recorded the credit in Other income on our consolidated statements of operations.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the tax credit receivable was $4,663. This amount is included in Other assets on our consolidated balance sheet.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which focuses on the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. ASU No. 2023-09 requires a public business entity (PBE) to disclose, on an annual basis, a tabular rate reconciliation using both percentages and currency amounts, broken out into specified categories with certain reconciling items further broken out by nature and jurisdiction to the extent those items exceed a specified threshold. In addition, all entities are required to disclose income taxes paid, net of refunds received disaggregated by federal, state/local, and foreign and by jurisdiction if the amount is at least 5% of total income tax payments, net of refunds received. For PBEs, the new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. An entity may apply the amendments in this ASU prospectively by providing the revised disclosures for the period ending December 31, 2025 and continuing to provide the pre-ASU disclosures for the prior periods, or may apply the amendments retrospectively by providing the revised disclosures for all periods presented. The adoption of this ASU will be reflected in the Company's annual financial statements and is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires a PBE to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements at interim and annual periods. This information is generally not presented in the financial statements. The ASU requires that at each interim and annual period a PBE: (1) disclose the amounts of (a) purchases of inventory, (b) employee compensation, (c) depreciation, (d) intangible asset amortization, and (e) depreciation, depletion, and amortization; (2) include certain amounts that are already required to be disclosed under current U.S. GAAP in the same disclosure as the other disaggregation requirements; (3) disclose a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively, and (4) disclose the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, an entity's definition of selling expenses. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The guidance should be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued for periods after the effective date of this ASU or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We are still assessing the impact of this ASU.
3. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following for the periods presented:
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, depreciation expense was $20,207 and $17,700, respectively.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, amortization expense on finance leases was $244 and $251, respectively.
During the first quarter of 2025, the Company committed to a plan to dispose of one car wash location. The location is classified as held for sale and has a net book value of $194 related to land and building. The assets of this location are recorded in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. No impairment losses related to the land and building of the location have been recorded based on the fair market value and listing sales price. As of March 31, 2025, the locations classified as held for sale have a net book value of $4,683.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company committed to a plan to dispose of two car wash locations and entered into agreements to sell them during the first half of 2025. As of December 31, 2024, these locations are classified as held for sale and have a collective net book value of $4,489 primarily related to land and building. The assets of these locations are recorded in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we recorded $1,549 of impairment losses related to the land and building of one of these locations based on the agreed upon sales price. These losses were recorded in (gain) loss on sale of assets, net on the consolidated statements of operations.
4. Other Intangible Assets, Net
Other intangibles assets, net consisted of the following as of the periods presented:
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Trade names and trademarks
$
107,000
$
—
$
107,000
$
—
Customer relationships
9,700
7,136
9,700
7,019
Covenants not to compete
6,940
4,463
13,230
10,404
Other intangible assets, net
$
123,640
$
11,599
$
129,930
$
17,423
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, amortization expense associated with our finite-lived intangible assets was $466 and $1,644, respectively.
As of March 31, 2025, estimated future amortization expense was as follows:
Fiscal Year Ending:
2025 (remaining nine months)
$
1,361
2026
1,585
2027
758
2028
433
2029
310
Thereafter
594
Total estimated future amortization expense
$
5,041
5. Other Accrued Expenses
Other accrued expenses consisted of the following for the periods presented:
As of
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Utilities
$
7,264
$
6,685
Accrued tax expense
11,100
11,485
Accrued interest
10,250
1,090
Insurance expense
4,939
4,843
Greenfield development accruals
4,223
9,653
Other
5,244
5,406
Total other accrued expenses
$
43,020
$
39,162
Accrued tax expense is comprised of federal, state, and local taxes payable for property, income, sales, use, and personal property.
Greenfield development accruals represent an obligation to pay for invoices not yet received, primarily related to land and buildings and improvements, on properties which we have taken control of as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
The effective income tax rates on continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were 26.9% and 35.6%, respectively. In general, the effective tax rates differed from the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate primarily due to state income taxes, non-deductible expenses such as those related to certain executive compensation, and discrete tax expenses related to stock option exercises during the period.
The year-to-date provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2025 included taxes on earnings at an anticipated annual effective tax rate of25.4% and a net, unfavorable tax impact of $561 related primarily to discrete tax expense originating from stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The year-to-date provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2024 included taxes on earnings at an anticipated annual effective tax rate of25.6% and a net, unfavorable tax impact of $2,585 related primarily to discrete tax expense originating from stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, we recorded $21 and $219 related to unrecognized tax benefits or interest and penalties related to any uncertain tax positions.
7. Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following as of the periods presented:
As of
Maturity
Stated Interest Rate
Effective Interest Rate
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Credit agreement
First lien term loan
March 27, 2031
6.79%
7.11%
$
858,074
$
920,381
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
(4,193
)
(4,367
)
Current maturities of debt
—
(6,920
)
Total long-term portion of debt, net
$
853,881
$
909,094
As of March 31, 2025, there are no payments required until the maturity date.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs were $6,017 and $6,304, respectively, and accumulated amortization of debt issuance costs was $4,302 and $4,018, respectively.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the amortization of debt issuance costs in interest expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations was approximately $285 and $410, respectively.
Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement
On August 21, 2014, we entered into a Credit Agreement (“Credit Agreement”) which was originally comprised of a term loan (“First Lien Term Loan”) and a revolving commitment (“Revolving Commitment”). The Credit Agreement was collateralized by substantially all personal property (including cash, inventory, property and equipment, and intangible assets), real property, and equity interests owned by us.
First Lien Term Loan
In March 2024, we entered into Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”) as the successor administrative agent and collateral agent. This amendment further modified the credit agreement by providing $925,000 in first lien term commitments, consisting of $901,201 to refinance outstanding term loans and $23,799 in additional incremental term commitments (collectively, the “2024 Term Loans”). Starting September 30, 2024, the loans will be amortized in equal quarterly installments at an annual rate of 1.00% of the original principal amount. In connection with Amendment No. 5, we expensed $1,882 of previously unamortized debt issuance costs as a loss on extinguishment of debt in the consolidated statements of operations.
In November 2024, we entered into Amendment No. 6 to the Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto, and BofA as the successor administrative agent and collateral agent. This amendment further modified the credit agreement by resetting the soft call protection of 1% for voluntary prepayments of the Term Loans to last for six months after the effective date of this Amendment, as well as repricing the Term and Revolving Loans margins, where each was reduced by 0.25%. In connection with Amendment No. 6, we expensed $94 of previously unamortized debt issuance costs as a loss on extinguishment of debt in the consolidated statements of operations.
In March 2024, we entered into Amendment No. 5 to our Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement to increase our borrowing capacity from $150,000 to $300,000. Any unused commitment fee is also payable based on the First Lien Net Leverage Ratio. The Credit Agreement requires the Borrower to maintain a Rent Adjusted Total Net Leverage Ratio no greater than 6.50 to 1.00, tested quarterly beginning with the quarter ending September 30, 2024, for the benefit of lenders holding the Revolving Commitments.
The maximum available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Commitments is reduced by outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Commitments. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Commitments was $299,791.
In addition, an unused commitment fee based on our First Lien Net Leverage Ratio is payable on the average of the unused borrowing capacity under the Revolving Commitments. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the unused commitment fee was 0.25%.
Standby Letters of Credit
As of March 31, 2025, we have a letter of credit sublimit of $90,000 under the Revolving Commitments, provided that the total utilization of revolving commitments under the Revolving Commitment does not exceed $300,000. Any letter of credit issued under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement has an expiration date which is the earlier of (i) no later than 12 months from the date of issuance or (ii) five business days prior to the maturity date of the Revolving Commitments, as amended under Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement. Letters of credit under the Revolving Commitments reduce the maximum available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Commitment. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the amounts associated with outstanding letters of credit were $209.
Credit Agreement
As of March 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all covenants related to our long-term debt.
8. Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents financial assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2025:
Fair Value Measurements
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
10,095
$
10,095
$
—
$
—
Deferred compensation plan
$
6,431
$
6,431
$
—
$
—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan
$
4,417
$
4,417
$
—
$
—
Contingent consideration
$
4,328
$
—
$
—
$
4,328
The following table presents financial assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2024:
Fair Value Measurements
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Deferred compensation plan
$
6,487
$
6,487
$
—
$
—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan
$
4,425
$
4,425
$
—
$
—
Contingent consideration
$
4,328
$
—
$
—
$
4,328
We measure the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities using the highest level of inputs that are available as of the measurement date. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
As of March 31, 2025, we held $10,095 in cash investments in money market funds, which is categorized as Level 1 assets. These investments have maturities of less than 90 days and are recorded within Cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated balance sheet.
As of December 31, 2024, we did not hold any cash investments.
We maintain a deferred compensation plan for a certain group of our highly compensated employees, in which certain of our executive officers participate in. The plan allows eligible participants to defer up to 90% of their base salary and/or incentive plan compensation as well as any refunds from our 401(k) Plan. Participants may elect investment funds selected by the Company in whole percentages. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of
the underlying measurement funds. These investment funds consist primarily of equity securities, such as common stock and mutual funds, and fixed income securities and are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded and are classified as Level 1. These investment options do not represent actual ownership of or ownership rights in the applicable funds; they serve the purpose of valuing the account and the corresponding obligation of the Company.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the fair value of our First Lien Term Loan approximated its carrying value due to the debt’s variable interest rate terms.
We recognized a Level 3 contingent consideration liability in connection with the Downtowner Car Wash acquisition in December 2021. We measured its contingent consideration liability using Level 3 unobservable inputs. The contingent consideration liability is associated with the achievement of certain targets and is estimated at each balance sheet date by considering among other factors, results of completed periods and our most recent financial projection for future periods subject to earn-out payments. There are two components to the contingent consideration: a payment when we obtained the certificate of occupancy for the car wash and opened it to the public in 2023 and an annual payment based on certain financial metrics of the acquired business. A change in the forecasted revenue or projected opening dates could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. We determined that there were no significant changes to the unobservable inputs that would have resulted in a change in fair value of this contingent consideration liability at March 31, 2025. No payments were made during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, there were no transfers between fair value measurement levels.
9. Leases
Balance sheet information related to leases consisted of the following for the periods presented:
As of
Classification
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Assets
Operating
Operating right of use assets, net
$
918,624
$
924,896
Finance
Property and equipment, net
12,051
12,344
Total lease assets
$
930,675
$
937,240
Liabilities
Current:
Operating
Current maturities of operating lease liability
$
50,127
$
48,986
Finance
Current maturities of finance lease liability
812
804
Long-term:
Operating
Operating lease liability
884,812
890,613
Finance
Financing lease liability
13,011
13,262
Total lease liabilities
$
948,762
$
953,665
Components of total lease cost, net, consisted of the following for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Operating lease expense(a)
$
30,704
$
27,212
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of lease assets
244
251
Interest on lease liabilities
250
264
Short-term lease expense
17
51
Variable lease expense(b)
7,894
7,264
Total lease expense
$
39,109
$
35,042
a)
Operating lease expense includes an immaterial amount of sublease income and is included in other store operating expenses and general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
b)
Variable lease costs consist of property taxes, property insurance, and common area or other maintenance costs for our leases of land and buildings and is included in other store operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
The following includes supplemental information for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
29,520
$
26,517
Operating cash flows from finance leases
$
250
$
264
Financing cash flows from finance leases
$
193
$
180
Operating lease ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities
$
7,260
$
14,710
Weighted-average remaining operating lease term
13.77
13.76
Weighted-average remaining finance lease term
14.65
15.38
Weighted-average operating lease discount rate
8.11
%
8.11
%
Weighted-average finance lease discount rate
7.34
%
7.33
%
As of March 31, 2025, lease obligation maturities were as follows:
Fiscal Year Ending:
Operating Leases
Finance Leases
2025 (remaining nine months)
$
90,073
$
1,327
2026
119,811
1,792
2027
116,176
1,819
2028
109,873
1,846
2029
109,448
1,575
Thereafter
1,057,859
16,850
Total future minimum obligations
$
1,603,240
$
25,209
Present value discount
(668,301
)
(11,386
)
Present value of net future minimum lease obligations
$
934,939
$
13,823
Current portion
(50,127
)
(812
)
Long-term obligations
$
884,812
$
13,011
Forward-Starting Leases
As of March 31, 2025, we entered into 13 leases that had not yet commenced related to build-to-suit arrangements for car wash locations. These leases will commence in years 2025 through 2027 with initial lease terms of 20 years.
As of December 31, 2024, we entered into 10 leases that had not yet commenced related to build-to-suit arrangements for car wash locations. These leases will commence in years 2025 through 2027 with initial lease terms of 15 to 20 years.
Sale-Leaseback Transactions
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we did not complete any sale-leaseback transactions. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we completed one sale-leaseback transaction related to one car wash location with aggregate consideration of $4,900, resulting in a net gain of $1,697, which is included in (gain) loss on sale of assets in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Contemporaneously with the closing of the sale, we entered into a lease agreement for the property for an initial 20-year term. For the sale-leaseback transaction consummated in the three months ended March 31, 2024, the cumulative initial annual rent for the property was approximately $306, subject to annual escalations. This lease is accounted for as an operating lease.
10. Stockholders’ Equity
As of March 31, 2025, there were 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, 330,987,359 shares of common stock issued, and 324,814,438 shares of common stock outstanding.
As of December 31, 2024, there were 1,000,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, 329,866,784 shares of common stock issued, and 323,693,863 shares of common stock outstanding.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized and none were issued or outstanding.
We use the cost method to account for treasury stock. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had 6,172,921 shares of treasury stock. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the cost of treasury stock included in additional paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets was $28,895.
We recognize stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs"), and stock purchase rights. Stock options and RSUs are granted under the 2014 Stock Option Plan of Hotshine Holdings, Inc. (the “2014 Plan”) and 2021 Incentive Award Plan (the “2021 Plan”) while stock purchase rights are granted under the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“2021 ESPP”).
Refer to our 2024 Form 10-K for additional details on employee stock incentive plans.
Share-Based Payment Valuation
The grant date fair value of Time Vesting Options granted is determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The grant date fair value of stock purchase rights granted under the 2021 ESPP is determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
2021 ESPP
The following table presents, on a weighted-average basis, the assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the grant date fair value of stock purchase rights granted under the 2021 ESPP during the periods presented:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Expected volatility
42.14%
49.59%
Risk-free interest rate
4.44%
5.38%
Expected term (in years)
0.49
0.49
Expected dividend yield
None
None
Stock Options
A summary of our stock option activity during the period presented is as follows:
Time Vesting Options
Performance Vesting Options
Total Number of Stock Options
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding as of December 31, 2024
9,137,994
1,897,467
11,035,461
$
5.70
Granted
-
-
-
$
-
Exercised
(600,525
)
(382,625
)
(983,150
)
$
1.73
Forfeited
(128,966
)
-
(128,966
)
$
10.15
Outstanding as of March 31, 2025
8,408,503
1,514,842
9,923,345
$
6.03
Options vested or expected to vest as of March 31, 2025
8,133,351
1,514,842
9,648,193
$
7.55
Options exercisable as of March 31, 2025
5,358,696
1,514,842
6,873,538
$
4.69
The number and weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options during the period presented are as follows:
Number of Stock Options
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Time Vesting Options
Performance Vesting Options
Time Vesting Options
Performance Vesting Options
Non-vested as of December 31, 2024
3,544,956
—
$
4.05
—
Granted
—
—
$
-
—
Vested
(418,686
)
—
$
3.57
—
Forfeited
(76,462
)
—
$
4.61
—
Non-vested as of March 31, 2025
3,049,808
—
$
4.13
—
There were noTime Vesting Options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2025. There were no Performance Vesting Options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The fair value of shares attributable to stock options that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $3,390.
As of March 31, 2025, the weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding stock options was approximately 5.35years.
A summary of our RSU activity during the period presented is as follows:
Restricted Stock Units
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 2024
4,812,481
$
8.10
Granted
—
-
Vested
(137,425
)
9.13
Forfeited
(168,459
)
7.67
Unvested as of March 31, 2025
4,506,597
$
8.08
There were no RSUs granted during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
The fair value of shares attributable to RSUs that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $1,156.
As of March 31, 2025, the weighted-average remaining contractual life of outstanding RSUs was approximately 8.65 years.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
We estimated a forfeiture rate of 10.03% for awards with service-based vesting conditions based on historical experience and future expectations of the vesting of these share-based payments. We used this rate as an assumption in calculating stock-based compensation expense for Time Vesting Options, RSUs, and stock purchase rights granted under the 2021 ESPP.
Total stock-based compensation expense, by caption, recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented is as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Cost of labor and chemicals
$
2,782
$
2,473
General and administrative
4,061
3,773
Total stock-based compensation expense
$
6,843
$
6,246
Total stock-based compensation expense, by award type, recorded in the consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented is as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
Time Vesting Options
$
1,863
$
1,577
RSUs
4,788
4,407
2021 ESPP
192
262
Total stock-based compensation expense
$
6,843
$
6,246
As of March 31, 2025, total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested Time Vesting Options was $5,331, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.77years.
As of March 31, 2025, there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested Performance Vesting Options as the completion of the IPO satisfied the performance condition and as a result, all outstanding Performance Vesting Options vested.
As of March 31, 2025, total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs was $12,945, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.80years.
As of March 31, 2025, total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock purchase rights under the 2021 ESPP was $105, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.12years.
12. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
We are involved in various legal proceedings related to employment practices, environmental issues, commercial disputes, antitrust and other regulatory matters concerning our business. We record liabilities for losses from legal proceedings when we determine that it is probable that the outcome in a legal proceeding will be unfavorable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company does not believe that any proceeding or litigation, either alone or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows; it is possible that an unfavorable outcome of some or all of the matters, however unlikely, could result in a charge that might be material to the results of an individual fiscal quarter or year.
We carry a broad range of insurance coverage, including general and business auto liability, commercial property, workers’ compensation, cyber risk, and general umbrella policies. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we accrued $4,868 and $4,803, respectively, for assessments on insurance claims filed, which are included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we recorded $4,329and $4,250, respectively, in receivables from its non-healthcare insurance carriers related to these insurance claims, which are included in other receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The receivables are paid when the claim is finalized and the reserved amounts on these claims are expected to be paid within one year.
13. Segment Information
The Company operates as one operating segment where it derives its revenues from activities related to providing car wash services at its car wash locations that are geographically diversified throughout the United States and have similar economic characteristics and nature of services.
To assess consolidated performance the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who is the Chief Executive Officer, evaluates the operating results and performance through net income. Our CODM regularly reviews net income as reported on the consolidated statement of operations and total assets as reported on the consolidated balance sheet for purposes of evaluating performance, allocating resources, setting incentive compensation targets, and planning and forecasting future periods. As presented on the consolidated statements of operations, the CODM views consolidated expense information related to the cost of labor and chemicals, other store operating expenses, and general and administrative expenses to be significant and there are no other significant segment expenses or items that would require disclosure.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our 2024 Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon current plans, expectations and beliefs involving risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth in other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and in Part II. Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our 2024 Form 10-K.
Who We Are
Mister Car Wash, Inc. is the largest national car wash brand, primarily offering express exterior cleaning services, with interior cleaning services at select locations, across 518 car washes in 21 states as of March 31, 2025. We offer a monthly subscription program, which we call the Unlimited Wash Club® (“UWC”), as a flexible, quick, and convenient option for customers to keep their cars clean. Our scale and over 25 years of innovation allow us to drive operating efficiencies and invest in training, infrastructure, and technology that improve speed of service, quality, and sustainability and realize strong financial performance.
Factors Affecting Our Business and Trends
We believe that our business and growth depend on a number of factors that present significant opportunities for us and may involve risks and challenges, including those discussed below and in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our 2024 Form 10-K.
•
Growth in comparable store sales. Comparable store sales have been a driver of our net revenue growth and we expect it to continue to play a key role in our future growth and profitability. We will seek to continue to grow our comparable store sales by increasing the number of UWC Members, maximizing efficiency and throughput of our car wash locations, optimizing marketing spend to add new customers, and increasing customer visitation frequency.
•
Number and loyalty of UWC Members. The UWC program is a critical element of our business. UWC Members contribute a significant portion of our net revenue and provide recurring revenue through their monthly membership fees.
•
Labor management. Hiring and retaining skilled team members and experienced management represents one of our largest costs. We believe people are the key to our success and we have been able to successfully attract and retain engaged, high-quality team members by paying competitive wages, offering attractive benefit packages, and providing robust training and development opportunities. While the competition for skilled labor is intense and subject to high turnover, we believe our approach to wages and benefits will continue to allow us to attract suitable team members and management to support our growth.
In addition, the United States government recently announced tariffs on goods imported from various countries to the United States. Countries subject to such tariffs have imposed or may in the future impose reciprocal or retaliator. While we believe in the strength of our business, the potential macroeconomic impacts of these actions, if implemented, are difficult to predict and may have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Specifically, negative macroeconomic impact on consumers affecting general discretionary income, consumer confidence, or purchasing patterns may reduce demand for our services.
Factors Affecting the Comparability of Our Results of Operations
Our results have been affected by, and may in the future be affected by, the following factors, which must be understood in order to assess the comparability of our period-to-period financial performance and condition.
Greenfield Location Development
More recently, a component of our growth strategy has been to grow through greenfield development of Mister Car Wash locations, with particular focus on Express Exterior Locations, and we anticipate further pursuit of this strategy in the future. We believe such a strategy will provide a more controllable pipeline of unit growth for future locations in existing and adjacent markets.
The comparability of our results may be impacted by the inclusion of financial performance of greenfield locations that have not delivered a full fiscal year of financial results nor matured to average unit volumes, which we typically expect after approximately three full years of operation.
We prepare and analyze various operating and financial data to assess the performance of our business and to help in the allocation of our resources. The key operating performance and financial metrics and indicators we use are set forth below, as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2025
2024
Financial and Operating Data:
Location count (end of period)
518
482
Comparable store sales growth
6.0
%
0.9
%
UWC Members (in thousands, end of period)
2,227
2,112
UWC sales as a percentage of total wash sales
73
%
74
%
Net income
$
27,000
$
16,637
Net income margin
10.3
%
7.0
%
Adjusted EBITDA
$
85,649
$
75,172
Adjusted EBITDA margin
32.7
%
31.4
%
Location Count (end of period)
Our location count refers to the total number of car wash locations at the end of a period, inclusive of new greenfield locations, acquired locations and offset by closed locations. The total number of locations that we operate, as well as the timing of location openings, acquisitions, and closings, have, and will continue to have, an impact on our performance. In the three months ended March 31, 2025, we increased our location count by the 4 greenfield locations, as noted above.
Our Express Exterior Locations, which offer express exterior cleaning services, comprise 455 of our current locations and our Interior Cleaning Locations, which offer both express exterior cleaning services and interior cleaning services, comprise 63 of our current locations.
Comparable Store Sales Growth
We consider a location a comparable store on the first day of the 13th full calendar month following a greenfield location’s first day of operations, or for acquired locations, the first day of the 13th full calendar month following the date of acquisition. A location converted from an Interior Cleaning Location format to an Express Exterior Location format is excluded when the location did not offer interior cleaning services in the current period but did offer interior cleaning services in the prior year period. Comparable store sales growth is the percentage change in total wash sales of all comparable store car washes.
Increasing the number of new locations is a component of our growth strategy and as we continue to execute on our growth strategy, we expect that a significant portion of our sales growth will be attributable to non-comparable store sales. Accordingly, comparable store sales are only one measure we use to assess the success of our growth strategy.
UWC Members (end of period)
Members of our monthly subscription service are known as Unlimited Wash Club Members, or UWC Members. We view the number of UWC Members and the growth in the number of UWC Members on a net basis from period to period as key indicators of our revenue growth. The number of UWC Members has grown over time as we have acquired new customers and retained previously acquired customers. There were approximately 2.2 million UWC Members as of March 31, 2025. UWC Members grew by approximately 5% from December 31, 2024 through March 31, 2025.
UWC Sales as a Percentage of Total Wash Sales
UWC sales as a percentage of total wash sales represents the penetration of our subscription membership program as a percentage of our overall wash sales. Total wash sales are defined as the net revenue generated from express exterior cleaning services and interior cleaning services for both UWC Members and retail customers. UWC sales as a percentage of total wash sales is calculated as sales generated from UWC Members as a percentage of total wash sales. UWC sales were 73% and 74% of our total wash sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure of our operating performance and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of financial performance or any other performance measure derived in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, net, income tax provision, depreciation and amortization expense, (gain) loss on sale of assets, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition expenses, non-cash rent expense, debt refinancing costs, and other nonrecurring charges. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenues for a given period.
We present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our ongoing operating performance. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. There can be no assurance that we will not modify the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA in future periods, and any such modification may be material. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry or across different industries.
Our management believes Adjusted EBITDA is helpful in highlighting trends in our core operating performance compared to other measures, which can differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which companies operate and capital investments. We also use Adjusted EBITDA in connection with establishing discretionary annual incentive compensation; to evaluate in conjunction with U.S. GAAP measures of performance, the effectiveness of our business strategies; to make budgeting decisions; and because our Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement uses measures similar to Adjusted EBITDA to measure our compliance with certain covenants.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are not recognized terms under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net income, net income margin, or any other financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has its limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP.
The following is a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2025
2024
Net income
$
27,000
$
16,637
Interest expense, net
16,023
20,024
Income tax provision
9,944
9,191
Depreciation and amortization expense
20,917
19,595
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net (a)
111
(1,533
)
Stock-based compensation expense (b)
7,116
6,802
Acquisition expenses (c)
1,414
565
Non-cash rent expense (d)
1,966
1,487
Debt refinancing costs (e)
—
1,882
Employee retention credit
—
(5,189
)
Other (f)
1,158
5,711
Adjusted EBITDA
$
85,649
$
75,172
Net revenues
$
261,656
$
239,183
Net income margin
10.3
%
7.0
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
32.7
%
31.4
%
(a)
Consists of (gains) and losses on the disposition of assets associated with sale leaseback transactions, the sale of property and equipment, and store closures or the impairments associated with store closures and relocations.
(b)
Represents non-cash expense associated with our stock-based compensation as well as related taxes.
(c)
Represents expenses incurred in strategic acquisitions and greenfield development. Expenses include professional fees for accounting and auditing services, appraisals, legal fees and financial services, dead deal costs, one-time costs associated with supplies for rebranding the acquired stores, and distinct travel expenses for related, distinct integration efforts by team members who are not part of our dedicated integration team.
(d)
Represents the difference between cash paid for rent expense and U.S. GAAP rent expense.
(e)
Represents non-deferred legal fees and other expenses related to credit agreement amendments, and loss on extinguishment of debt associated with amendments to the debt facilities.
(f)
Consists of other items as determined by management not to be reflective of our ongoing operating performance, such as costs associated with severance pay, legal settlements and legal fees related to contract terminations, and nonrecurring strategic project costs.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Three Months Ended March 31,
2025
2024
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
% of Revenue
Amount
% of Revenue
Net revenues
$
261,656
100
%
$
239,183
100
%
Costs and expenses:
Cost of labor and chemicals
74,252
28
%
71,658
30
%
Other store operating expenses
109,667
42
%
96,803
40
%
General and administrative
24,659
9
%
29,710
12
%
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net
111
0
%
(1,533
)
(1
)%
Total costs and expenses
208,689
80
%
196,638
82
%
Operating income
52,967
20
%
42,545
18
%
Other (income) expense:
Interest expense, net
16,023
6
%
20,024
8
%
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
0
%
1,882
1
%
Other income
—
0
%
(5,189
)
(2
)%
Total other expense, net
16,023
6
%
16,717
7
%
Income before taxes
36,944
14
%
25,828
11
%
Income tax provision
9,944
4
%
9,191
4
%
Net income
$
27,000
10
%
$
16,637
7
%
Net Revenues
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2025
2024
$ Change
% Change
Net revenues
$
261,656
$
239,183
$
22,473
9
%
The increase in net revenues was primarily attributable to growth in UWC Members, increased retail customer traffic, wash package mix, and the year-over-year addition of 36 locations.
Cost of Labor and Chemicals
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2025
2024
$ Change
% Change
Cost of labor and chemicals
$
74,252
$
71,658
$
2,594
4
%
Percentage of net revenues
28
%
30
%
The increase in cost of labor and chemicals was primarily attributable to an increase in volume and the year-over-year addition of 36 locations, as well as increased store labor rates, partially offset by labor optimization and lower chemical costs due to new formulations and strategic partnerships.
Other Store Operating Expenses
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2025
2024
$ Change
% Change
Other store operating expenses
$
109,667
$
96,803
$
12,864
13
%
Percentage of net revenues
42
%
40
%
The increase in other store operating expenses was primarily attributable to the year-over-year addition of 36 locations, increased utilities and maintenance expenses, as well as additional rent expense for the addition of 39 net new land and building leases between periods.
General and Administrative
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2025
2024
$ Change
% Change
General and administrative
$
24,659
$
29,710
$
(5,051
)
(17
)%
Percentage of net revenues
9
%
12
%
The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to the debt refinancing costs in the prior year and decreased amortization expense due to intangible assets that fully amortized in the prior year.
The change in (gain) loss on sale of assets was primarily driven by gains associated with sale-leaseback activity in the prior year compared to losses associated with asset retirements and no sale-leaseback activity in the current year.
Total Other Expense, Net
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2025
2024
$ Change
% Change
Total other expense, net
$
16,023
$
16,717
$
(694
)
(4
)%
Percentage of net revenues
6
%
7
%
The decrease is primarily attributable to a $4.0 million decrease in interest expense driven by lower average interest rates and $66.9 million of principal payments on the First Lien Term Loan between periods, as well as $1.9 million loss on extinguishment of debt related to our debt refinancing activity in the prior year, partially offset by the $5.2 million gain related to the recognition of an employee retention credit in the prior year.
Income Tax Provision
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2025
2024
$ Change
% Change
Income tax provision
$
9,944
$
9,191
$
753
8
%
Percentage of net revenues
4
%
4
%
The increase in income tax provision was primarily driven by the increase in pre-tax income, net of reduced discrete tax expenses recognized in this quarter compared to the prior quarter.
Our primary requirements for liquidity and capital are to fund our investments in our core business, which includes lease payments, pursue greenfield location development and acquisitions of new locations, and to service our indebtedness. Historically, these cash requirements have been met through funds raised by the sale of our common stock, utilization of our Revolving Commitment, First Lien Term Loan, sale-leaseback transactions, and cash provided by operations.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $39.1 million and $67.5 million, respectively, and $299.8 million and $299.8 million, respectively, of available borrowing capacity under our Revolving Commitment.
For a description of our credit facilities and our recent debt refinancing, please see Note 7 Debt in the unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. As of March 31, 2025, we were in compliance with the covenants under the Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement.
We believe that our sources of liquidity and capital will be sufficient to finance our growth strategy and operations, as well as planned capital expenditures, for at least the next 12 months. However, we cannot assure you that cash provided by operating activities or cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet our future needs. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flows from operations in the future, we may have to obtain additional financing. If we obtain additional capital by issuing equity, the interests of our existing stockholders will be diluted. If we incur additional indebtedness, that indebtedness may contain significant financial and other covenants that may significantly restrict our operations. We cannot assure you that we could obtain additional financing on favorable terms or at all.
Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $87.6 million and was comprised of net income of $27.0 million, increased by $49.2 million as a result of non-cash adjustments including depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash lease expense, deferred income taxes, loss on sale of assets, net, and amortization of debt issuance costs. Changes in working capital balances increased cash provided by operating activities by $11.4 million and were primarily driven by decreases to accounts receivable, net, other receivables, inventory and other noncurrent assets and liabilities and increases in accounts payable, accrued expenses, and deferred revenue, partially offset by operating lease payments.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $58.0 million and was comprised of net income of $16.6 million, increased by $46.4 million as a result of non-cash adjustments comprised primarily of depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash lease expense, deferred income taxes, a gain on disposal of property and equipment, a loss on extinguishment of debt, and amortization of debt issuance costs. Changes in working capital balances decreased cash provided by operating activities by $5.0 million and were primarily driven by an increase in other receivables and decreases in current liabilities, partially offset by the increase in operating lease liability.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in investing activities was $55.0 million and was primarily comprised of investments in property and equipment to support our greenfield development and other initiatives, offset by the sale of property and equipment.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in investing activities was $76.9 million and was primarily comprised of investments in property and equipment to support our greenfield development and other initiatives, offset by the sale of property and equipment.
Net Cash Used in / Provided by Financing Activities
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in financing activities was $60.9 million and was primarily comprised of payments for the First Lien Term Loan and finance lease obligations, partially offset by proceeds related to the issuance of common stock under employee plans.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities was $10.7 million and was primarily comprised of proceeds from our refinancing of the First Lien Term Loan and Revolving Commitment, partially offset by payments for repurchases of common stock for stock exercises, payments on debt borrowings and Revolving Commitment, and payments of deferred financing costs due to our debt refinancing.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those related to revenue recognition, goodwill and other intangible assets, income taxes and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience, current developments and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under these circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that cannot readily be determined from other sources. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.
The significant accounting policies and estimates used in preparation of the consolidated financial statements are described in our 2024 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
There have been no material changes in our exposure to market risk from the information provided in "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our 2024 Form 10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In order to ensure that the information we must disclose in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis, we have developed and implemented disclosure controls and procedures. Our management, with the participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of March 31, 2025. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2025 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Except as set forth in Note 12 - Commitments & Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there have been no material changes to the legal proceedings described in Part I "Item 3. Legal Proceedings" and Note 18 Commitments & Contingencies to the consolidated financial statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in Part I. Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our 2024 Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan Arrangements
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, none of the directors or officers of the Company adopted, modified or terminated any “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement”, as those terms are defined in Regulation S-K, Item 408, except as described below:
On March 13, 2025, Joseph Matheny, Chief Innovation Officer, entered into a trading arrangement during an open window period under the Company’s Insider Trading Compliance Policy, intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) and provides for the potential sale of up to 371,520 shares of the Company’s common stock until November 22, 2026.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Mister Car Wash, Inc.
Date: May 2, 2025
By:
/s/ John Lai
John Lai
Chairperson, President and Chief Executive Officer
