Consolidation – Mom-and-Pop Can Survive, If They’re Smart
It's not news there is consolidation in the car wash industry. It continues to occur with industry suppliers and the car wash fleet through mergers and acquisitions and network…
Location, Location, Location – Picking the right site is still the key to success
Deciding whether to put a car wash site in a particular location involves many factors. And the process of solving the location problem is different for a single site,…
Woke Capitalism – Is DEI Coming to the Car Wash Industry?
Woke capitalism is defined as forms of marketing, advertising, and corporate structures that pertain to socio-political viewpoints held mainly by Millennials and Generation Z, including social justice and activist…
Going Green – Several Ways to Get There
When a company says it is going green this means the organization is becoming more environmentally aware and implementing changes to reduce the amount of pollution and waste it…
Car Wash Brief – For Those New to the Industry
Industry benchmarks represent the average of key financial metrics collected from different businesses sorted by category or product class. Benchmarking is the practice of comparing processes and performance metrics…
Life Cycle – The Car Wash Industry Is in Its Growth Phase
Industries, like businesses, have a life cycle. The four phases of industry life are introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. There are signs the car wash industry is well…
Fundamentals – It Is Advisable to Start Slowly
The key to success in the car wash industry is to master the fundamentals. For example, if someone wants to stay in good physical shape, they can take…
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…