# Planned service business projects

Boardwalk maps proposed car washes and auto shops from city and county meetings, so you know what's coming and who's behind it. In the last 12 months Boardwalk found 7,400+ service business projects in all 50 states and DC, from public city and county planning records. Texas had the most, with 680+.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/services/

## Service businesses at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 7,400+ |
| Share of its type | 11% |
| States with projects | All 50 states and DC |
| Most common asset class | Auto repair (920+) |
| State with the most | Texas (680+) |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## Sample service business projects in Denton County, TX

| Project | Place | Type | Size | Status | Filed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Hickory Creek Development | Hickory Creek, TX | Auto repair | 10.2 acres | Recommended – Commission | Victory Hickory Creek Development |
| Cleburne Road / W. Cantey Street | Fort Worth, TX | Car washes | 1 acres | Pending – Commission | Quiktrip |
| Martinizing Cleaners | The Colony, TX | Service businesses | 0.44 acres | Pending – Commission | Martinizing Cleaners |

## 7,400+ service business projects in the last 12 months

Car washes, auto repair shops, vet clinics, EV charging, travel centers, and other service businesses.

| Asset class | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Auto repair | 920+ | 12% |
| Vets and pet services | 830+ | 11% |
| Car washes | 820+ | 11% |
| EV charging | 750+ | 10% |
| Personal services | 470+ | 6% |
| Travel centers and truck stops | 130+ | 2% |
| Other asset classes | 110+ | 2% |
| Not stated | 3,300+ | 45% |
| All service business projects | 7,400+ | 100% |

Most projects in: [Texas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/) · [New York](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-york/) · [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/) · [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/) · [Wisconsin](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/)

## Service businesses by state

The 15 states with the most, last 12 months.

| State | Projects | Share of the state's projects | Most common asset class |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Texas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/texas/) | 680+ | 2% | Auto repair (110+) |
| [New York](https://boardwalkai.com/development/new-york/) | 530+ | 2% | EV charging (79) |
| [California](https://boardwalkai.com/development/california/) | 510+ | 2% | EV charging (98) |
| [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/) | 510+ | 2% | Car washes (83) |
| [Wisconsin](https://boardwalkai.com/development/wisconsin/) | 340+ | 2% | Auto repair (42) |
| [Georgia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/georgia/) | 270+ | 2% | Vets and pet services (38) |
| [Florida](https://boardwalkai.com/development/florida/) | 260+ | 1% | Car washes (43) |
| [Ohio](https://boardwalkai.com/development/ohio/) | 250+ | 1% | Car washes (34) |
| [Michigan](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/) | 240+ | 2% | Auto repair (64) |
| [Indiana](https://boardwalkai.com/development/indiana/) | 220+ | 2% | Vets and pet services (35) |
| [Minnesota](https://boardwalkai.com/development/minnesota/) | 210+ | 1% | Auto repair (47) |
| [Utah](https://boardwalkai.com/development/utah/) | 210+ | 1% | Vets and pet services (40) |
| [Virginia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/) | 210+ | 2% | Vets and pet services (39) |
| [Massachusetts](https://boardwalkai.com/development/massachusetts/) | 210+ | 1% | EV charging (48) |
| [Pennsylvania](https://boardwalkai.com/development/pennsylvania/) | 210+ | 1% | Car washes (32) |

## Recent service business projects

From public filings in Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,500-Sqft Auto Repair Facility | Blaine, MN | Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation | Auto repair | 8.36 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 11.46-Acre Minor Subdivision for Take 5 Oil Change Center | Fairview Heights, IL | The Engenuity Engineer | Auto repair | 11.5 acres | Approved | Jun 17, 2026 |
| 18-Acre Truck Stop Redevelopment | Gallup, NM | Love's Travel Stops | Travel centers and truck stops | 18 acres | Approved | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 5.5-Acre Contractor Business Expansion | Cottage Grove, WI | Barnsdale LLC | Service businesses | 5.5 acres | Recommended | Apr 22, 2026 |
| 35.6-Acre Commercial Rezoning | Natchitoches, LA | Ace Commercial Properties, LLC | Service businesses | 35.6 acres | Approved | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 1,232-Square-Foot Accessory Structure at Pilot Travel Center | Vandalia, OH | Pilot Travel Centers | Travel centers and truck stops | 13.2 acres | Approved | Dec 15, 2025 |

Showing 6 of 7,400+ service business projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Related types

- Related types: [Commercial](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/) · [Retail](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/retail/) · [Restaurants](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/restaurants/) · [Office](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/office/) · [Entertainment and recreation](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/entertainment-and-recreation/) · [Hotels and lodging](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/hotels-and-lodging/) · [Self-storage](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/storage/) · [Childcare and private schools](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/childcare-and-private-schools/) · [All project types](https://boardwalkai.com/project-types/)
- Tracked by: [General contractors](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/general-contractors/) · [Suppliers and trades](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/suppliers-trades/) · [Utilities and telecom](https://boardwalkai.com/industries/utilities-energy-telecom/)

## Questions about service business projects

### Why do some projects have no asset class?

Boardwalk records only what the public filing states. When a filing doesn't say what kind, the project has no asset class.

### Can I get an Alert for new service business projects?

Yes, a Boardwalk Alert emails you new service business projects daily, weekly, or monthly, for the places you pick.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned service business projects", boardwalkai.com/project-types/commercial/services/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count