Blue Beacon
Blue Beacon runs 116 full service sites across 55 US states. Across 78,865 Google reviews, the chain carries a weighted 4.01★ rating and a 1.5% reviewer-reported damage rate.
Data updated · May 24, 2026
Key findings
- 116 full service locations across 55 US states (largest footprint in Texas).
- 4.01★ weighted rating across 78,865 customer reviews; damage rate 1.5%.
- Built from 14,562 AI-extracted Google reviews scored across 55 dimensions.
116 locations across 55 states · dot size scales with review volume
Blue Beacon runs as a mid-shape chain operator — neither a quality outlier nor a friction outlier in the WashIndex chain-category dataset. Across 14,562 AI-extracted reviews from 116 sites, none of the headline operating signals deviate sharply from chain-category norms. Per-location detail near the bottom of the page shows the within-chain variance — usually wider than the chain-wide aggregates suggest.
Staff (+0.46) is the chain's brightest aspect signal. Equipment reliability runs as the most-cited friction (-0.85). Aspect grid and per-location breakdown below carry the more distinctive cuts.
Pricing varies across Blue Beacon's footprint. Across the 63 of 116 Blue Beacon locations with published pricing: median single car wash $28.60 (range $28.60–$28.60) — remarkably consistent across markets.
How much does a Blue Beacon car wash cost?
Published menu pricing across Blue Beacon's footprint, captured from operator websites and the WashIndex AI calling agent. Pricing varies by location. 63 of 116 tracked locations have usable published pricing (54% coverage).
| Single wash menu at Blue Beacon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flat Trailer | 63 locations | $28.60 |
| 2 | Van Trailer | 63 locations | $38.60 |
| 3 | Small Tanker w/ Smooth Sides | 63 locations | $40.70 |
| 4 | Small Tanker w/ Ribs | 63 locations | $44.20 |
| 5 | Large Tanker | 63 locations | $47.10 |
Pricing scraped from operator websites where published; the WashIndex AI calling agent rings up locations that don’t publish menus online to capture pricing directly.
About Blue Beacon
How many locations does Blue Beacon have?
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What is the average customer rating at Blue Beacon?
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What is Blue Beacon's damage rate?
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What format of car wash is Blue Beacon?
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What do customers like most about Blue Beacon?
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What are common complaints about Blue Beacon?
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Where does Blue Beacon have the most locations?
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How much does a Blue Beacon car wash cost?
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How have Blue Beacon ratings and review volume trended over time?
Monthly review velocity and average-rating trends for Blue Beacon's 116-location footprint, spanning 28 months (2024-01 → 2026-04). Peak monthly volume: 993 reviews in 2025-08.
Monthly review volume
28 monthsAverage star rating by month
scale 1–5What customers love about Blue Beacon
- Staff
- +0.46
- Facility Cleanliness
- +0.33
- Wash Quality
- +0.25
- Wait Time
- +0.14
Where customers complain about Blue Beacon
- Equipment Working
- -0.85
- Per-Wash Price
- -0.46
Aspect score = (pos − neg) / (pos + neg + mixed), range −1 to +1. See per-pillar leaderboards →
Operational health signals
How much competition does Blue Beacon face at each site?
Blue Beacon sites operate against an average of 1.6 car washes within 1 mile and 11.0 within 3. The cards below show per-ring averages and medians; the per-location table shows the variance across sites.
Per-site competitor counts use haversine distance against the WashIndex location index; sister sites in the same chain are excluded.
What amenities do customers mention at Blue Beacon?
The breakdown below ranks the amenities customers cite most often, with their mention rate across 14,562 reviews.
Which metros and cities does Blue Beacon have locations in?
Blue Beacon operates across the metros and cities below. Each link drills into the WashIndex per-metro or per-city market analysis, with Blue Beacon's position alongside every other operator.
How does Blue Beacon stack up against other car wash chains?
Side-by-side comparisons of Blue Beacon and the chains it competes with — rating, damage rate, format mix, membership economics, and shared metros.
Alternatives to Blue Beacon
The chains that compete with it most directly, compared.
Who owns Blue Beacon?
Ownership structure, franchise status, and acquisition history.
Which states does Blue Beacon operate in?
Blue Beacon's operating footprint covers 116 locations across 55 states; anchored in Texas (14), Indiana (6), and Georgia (4). The per-state breakdown shows where the customer-review weight concentrates.
| State | Locations | Total Reviews | Avg Rating |
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| Texas | 14 | 11,248 | 4.01 |
| Indiana | 6 | 4,066 | 3.94 |
| Georgia | 4 | 3,611 | 4.02 |
| Virginia | 4 | 2,780 | 4.18 |
| Kansas | 4 | 910 | 3.99 |
| IL | 4 | 2,788 | 4.10 |
| Ohio | 4 | 2,719 | 3.82 |
| TX | 3 | 2,681 | 4.09 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | 2,165 | 4.19 |
| Missouri | 3 | 2,560 | 4.01 |
| PA | 3 | 1,140 | 4.07 |
| Arizona | 3 | 2,051 | 3.96 |
| Florida | 3 | 2,446 | 4.18 |
| California | 3 | 3,112 | 3.96 |
| AR | 2 | 1,497 | 0.00 |
| GA | 2 | 1,312 | 4.02 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 2,358 | 4.16 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 1,460 | 4.06 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 1,482 | 4.10 |
| KY | 2 | 1,201 | 3.98 |
| ND | 2 | 913 | 0.00 |
| IA | 2 | 1,703 | 4.10 |
| Nevada | 2 | 2,215 | 4.13 |
| WI | 2 | 1,799 | 0.00 |
| OH | 2 | 1,339 | 4.10 |
| Illinois | 2 | 1,194 | 4.00 |
| New York | 2 | 1,023 | 4.10 |
| CA | 2 | 1,334 | 3.87 |
| LA | 1 | 847 | 3.90 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 704 | 3.90 |
| MS | 1 | 459 | 0.00 |
| Alabama | 1 | 436 | 4.00 |
| TN | 1 | 528 | 4.00 |
| SC | 1 | 826 | 4.00 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 911 | 4.00 |
| Maryland | 1 | 785 | 4.00 |
| KS | 1 | 402 | 4.10 |
| MO | 1 | 506 | 4.00 |
| Utah | 1 | 1,479 | 3.80 |
| CO | 1 | 1,424 | 0.00 |
| Wyoming | 1 | 674 | 3.90 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 673 | 3.90 |
| NM | 1 | 435 | 0.00 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 707 | 4.10 |
| ID | 1 | 465 | 3.90 |
| Idaho | 1 | 157 | 3.90 |
| Iowa | 1 | 685 | 3.80 |
| Oregon | 1 | 674 | 3.70 |
| Washington | 1 | 138 | 4.20 |
| IN | 1 | 826 | 4.20 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 922 | 3.70 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 1,968 | 4.00 |
| MI | 1 | 579 | 3.50 |
| Michigan | 1 | 475 | 4.10 |
| AZ | 1 | 1,600 | 3.80 |
What are the top Blue Beacon locations by review volume?
Top 10 Blue Beacon locations by review volume, out of 116 total. Expand any row to see the site's competitor rings, monthly velocity, and per-aspect sentiment.
Carlisle, PA Interstate 81, 1240 Harrisburg Pike 4.0 1,968 reviews 0 / 10 / 19
Trade-Area Competitors
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Staff +0.60
- Per-Wash Price -0.47
Monthly Review Velocity
Tolleson, 8423 W Roosevelt I-10 Exit 135 3.8 1,600 reviews 0 / 0 / 0
Trade-Area Competitors
Operational Signals
- Per-Wash Price -0.50
- Staff +0.22
- Wait Time -0.18
- Wash Quality +0.02
Monthly Review Velocity
4.3 1,574 reviews 6 / 73 / 383
Trade-Area Competitors
- Las Vegas Car Care 0.08 mi · 3.9★
- Bob Moses Ceramic Coating 0.23 mi · 5.0★
- Las Vegas Truck Wash 0.57 mi · 3.0★
- Reliable detail service 0.60 mi
- Full Auto Detail 0.69 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Staff +0.84
- Wash Quality +0.63
- Wait Time +0.48
Monthly Review Velocity
3.8 1,479 reviews 13 / 92 / 185
Trade-Area Competitors
- OPTIMUS COLLISION CARE 0.27 mi · 5.0★
- JNG Auto Reconditioning 0.61 mi · 5.0★
- Utahs Advanced Mobile Detailing 0.64 mi · 4.8★
- At Your Door Detailing 0.84 mi
- Marin Auto Detailers 0.84 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Per-Wash Price -0.50
- Staff +0.40
- Wait Time -0.18
Monthly Review Velocity
Antioch, TN 611 Muci Dr 4.2 1,424 reviews 2 / 17 / 36
Trade-Area Competitors
- Your Way Mobile Car Care 0.23 mi · 4.9★
- Day By Day Mobile Detailing 0.23 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Staff +0.65
- Wash Quality +0.37
- Per-Wash Price -0.36
Monthly Review Velocity
Commerce City, 7052 E 53rd Place I-70 Exit 278 — 1,424 reviews 0 / 0 / 0
Trade-Area Competitors
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Staff +0.41
- Per-Wash Price -0.39
Monthly Review Velocity
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3.9 1,331 reviews 2 / 29 / 77
Trade-Area Competitors
- McCarty Truck Wash & Lube 0.49 mi · 3.6★
- JAREM Detail 0.91 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Facility Cleanliness +0.50
- Per-Wash Price -0.46
- Staff +0.37
Monthly Review Velocity
4.0 1,294 reviews 1 / 21 / 47
Trade-Area Competitors
- Truckomat of Indianapolis 0.53 mi · 3.3★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Staff +0.55
- Per-Wash Price -0.50
- Wait Time +0.49
Monthly Review Velocity
Barstow, CA Exit 178, 2540 High Point Pkwy I-15 4.0 1,229 reviews 2 / 6 / 8
Trade-Area Competitors
- Little Sisters Truck Wash Barstow 0.58 mi · 4.2★
- Today Truck Wash 0.63 mi · 2.9★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Staff +0.58
- Per-Wash Price -0.44
- Wash Quality +0.37
Monthly Review Velocity
San Antonio, FL 29939 County Rd 52 I-75 Exit 285 4.1 1,196 reviews 0 / 3 / 11
Trade-Area Competitors
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Per-Wash Price -0.72
- Staff +0.45
- Wash Quality +0.34
Monthly Review Velocity
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WashIndex. (2026, May 24). Blue Beacon — WashIndex operator profile. https://washindex.com/car-wash-chains/blue-beacon
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Every operating-quality signal on this page is derived from 14,562 customer reviews of Blue Beacon locations, processed through WashIndex’s 55-field LLM extraction pipeline. Competitor counts within 1 / 3 / 5 mi rings are computed by haversine distance against the WashIndex location index across the chain’s states and immediately adjacent ones (sister sites in the same chain are excluded). Monthly review and rating trends are pulled from the raw Google Maps review feed. 8 spam-flagged reviews were excluded from the aggregates.
See our full methodology for the extraction pipeline, validation samples, and aggregation logic. Term definitions in the glossary.
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