Car Care – An Increase in Unperformed Maintenance?
The mission of the Auto Care Association is to protect and advance the interests of businesses providing aftermarket products and services for all classes of motor vehicles. The aim…
Wax on, Wax off – Is It Becoming Obsolete?
Consumers spend billions of dollars a year on washing and waxing their own cars.Exterior and interior care of vehicles include products that help clean while exerting shine and protection on…
Brand – It Matters, and This Means it Has Value
Some folks define brand as a promise of trust. Consider a company slogan that promises satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Such things become part of a company’s reputation…
Franchise – Why the Small Presence in the Car Wash Industry?
Franchising hasn’t had much of a presence in the car wash industry. According to a list of the top 100 car wash chains, only three of the companies listed offer…
Suppliers – Their Value Proposition is Undeniable
A commercial car wash is a business operation that relies on a significant amount of capital equipment. Today, equipment may represent up to 25 percent or more of the total…
Site Analysis – Obtain a Second or Third Opinion
Analysis and study reports produced by third parties usually have a warning or disclaimer statement that acts to relieve third parties of liability due to risk or uncertainty. Good examples…
Mini or In-Bay – The Risk/Reward Tradeoff
One of the first tasks during the planning phase of a car wash is to decide on the type of economic development. For example, if the company’s mission is to…
Subscription Economy – Sales Forecasting Has Been Complicated
Historically, car wash developers have relied on simple methods and tools to solve the problem of selecting a new site. For example, screening tools such as checklists and consumer profiles…
Self Service – Rural Locations Hold Advantages
If you want to secure a good livelihood from a business, then owning and operating a self-service car wash in a rural location may have a lot to offer.
Feasibility Study – The Purpose Determines The Framework
A feasibility study is an assessment of the practicality of a proposed business. The study is used to support decision making based on a benefit/cost analysis of the actual business…