• Triple Shine Foaming personal checks
Conditioner • Customer provides labor
• Sizes the Vehicle - Length and • Inventory is small
Height • Open 24 hours a day
• Spot-Free Rinse • You control prices for special
• On-Board Blowers promotions
• Rollover Design for Faster Wash • Not just a seasonal business....car
Cycle washes are used year round
• Broad target market....anyone
All components needed to create a who owns a vehicle, regardless
unique wash experience that will of age, income or gender
keep them coming back. • Fixed costs such as bookkeep-
ing and insurance are minimal
Making Money in the Business Why do so many people invest in the
It’s true! The self-service car wash self-serve car wash business?
business can be very profitable. Of • High rate of return on initial
course, profitability depends on a few investment.
contributing factors. • Easy management.
• Minimal labor issues.
Location, competition, equipment, • No cash flow or inventory
services, appearance and manage- control problems.
ment are just some of the factors that • Cash business - no accounts
lead to a profitable location. receivable.
• Tax incentives.
• Expansion Opportunities.
The Price is Right
The cost of owning a self-service car
wash system can vary, depending on
land, number of bays, building struc-
ture and a few other factors. You may
already own land, if not, purchasing or
leasing property will be added to your
cost of investment. Building structure,
of course, will vary because of local
building codes which may require you
to use certain materials. You should
consult with your equipment supplier
regarding construction cost and what
material you should use.
Equipment costs for your self-service
car wash will vary depending on the
number of self service and in-bay
automatic bays installed. In addition
A beautifully and well-main- Many ask how the self-service car to the car wash bays themselves, you
tained car wash is of vital
wash business can be so profitable. should always install the maximum
importance to a successful car
wash.
Here’s how: number of income producing equip-
• Low labor cost...typically ment the property will allow. With the
only one part- time employee best locations bringing a premium
• Low direct operating cost price you will want to get income
• Cash only...coin/token/credit from as many sources as possible.
card operated machines mean Another factor is method of payment.
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no account receivables and no Customers should be able to pay for
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