PetroCal Associates Facilitates Dual Real Estate and Financing Mandate for Premium Tommy's Express Car Wash Project in Orlando
Opening of the state-of-the-art express carwash is expected this fall
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PetroCal Associates, a premier national commercial real estate brokerage and capital advisory firm specializing in the car wash, gas station, and convenience store industries, in cooperation with ParaSell Inc, has successfully completed a dual advisory mandate to bring a new Tommy's Express Car Wash location to Unicorp National Developments' $1 billion mixed use development, O-Town West. The state-of-the art express carwash will be located at 11215 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836. PetroCal Associates provided both tenant representation services and arranged construction financing for the project.
The developer's selection of PetroCal Associates for their dual-execution capability highlights a growing market trend among top-tier operators who leverage synchronized real estate and capital solutions to navigate tightening credit markets and secure premier, high-barrier-to-entry regional sites.
"There is a massive competitive advantage in having your real estate broker also act as your capital advisory team," said Bryan Smith, the Tommy's Express Car Wash operator behind the project. "PetroCal Associates has been an essential piece of our growth strategy for nearly a decade. They've arranged financing for three carwash projects of ours including two ground-up development projects. They've also represented us in the successful sale of multiple carwashes we previously operated in this market. Having Reuven Birnkrant and the PetroCal Associates team seamlessly manage the real estate brokerage aspects of the deal and the development financing all under one roof eliminated standard friction points, accelerated our timeline, and ensured we achieved the optimal outcome on this project."
The owner of O-Town West, Unicorp National Developments, shared similar comments. "PetroCal Associates proved once again why they are considered the gold standard in carwash real estate brokerage and advisory services," said Chuck Whittall, CEO of Unicorp National Developments, Inc. "This transaction had a tremendous number of moving parts, and its successful completion is a direct result of the professionalism, deal-structuring capabilities, and deep advisory expertise that the entire PetroCal team brought to the table. Reuven Birnkrant's individual leadership, diligence, and creative problem-solving were absolutely vital in bringing this deal to fruition. We are grateful to Reuven and the PetroCal Associates team for bringing this project to O-Town West."
The car wash will feature the eye-catching Tommy's Express building design and the brand's most advanced proprietary technology including a dual-belt conveyor designed to service vehicles of all kinds. The leadership team at PetroCal Associates shared the operator's excitement about the project given the challenges associated with new unit development for express car wash operators at high profile retail centers like this one.
"We are incredibly proud to have delivered again for Bryan and his team," said Reuven Birnkrant, CEO of PetroCal Associates. "Securing premier, ground-up development opportunities while simultaneously arranging an optimal financing structure positions our client for long-term success. We are grateful to the team at Unicorp National Developments and are excited to bring a first-class carwash to O-Town West, delivering a textbook win-win that benefits all involved."
About PetroCal Associates
PetroCal Associates is a boutique real estate financing and brokerage firm serving entrepreneurs seeking to launch, grow, and sell car wash, gas station, and c-store businesses. As commercial mortgage brokers, PetroCal arranges loans exceeding $1 million through their trusted national network of lenders to help operators navigate the process of funding, acquiring, building, renovating, or refinancing. As real estate brokers, PetroCal helps operators acquire, secure, lease, or sell the perfect site or portfolio. For more information, visit www.petrocalassociates.com.
About Unicorp National Developments, Inc.
Unicorp National Developments, Inc., founded and led by Chuck Whittall, is a premier, full-service commercial real estate development firm headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Renowned for creating iconic, high-end retail centers, luxury multi-family communities, and massive mixed-use destination layouts, Unicorp has developed billions of dollars in high-profile real estate assets, shaping the modern commercial landscape of Central Florida and beyond.
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PetroCal Associates
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