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…
Car Wash Rescue – Most Threats Have Outside Origins
As a consultant, I get a kick from watching reality TV shows like Rescue Chef, Hotel Impossible, Restaurant Impossible, and Bar Rescue. These shows basically follow the same premise. Each…
Site Evaluation – Location Analysis Uses Many Techniques
Literature on location strategy contains guidance on what developers should look for when evaluating the suitability of a property or market. For example, daily traffic count should be at least…
Moving Forward – Will You Be A Pe Investment Target?
If you are an individual owner operator, you may not like the outlook provided in the most recent industry reports and executive forecasts. According to the panelists,
Location Strategy – Consider The Community’S Social Desirability
In the November 2020 issue of Auto Laundry News, Harry Caruso discussed the importance of analyzing the data surrounding a pre-existing membership program when evaluating the purchase of a car…
Ceramic Coatings – The Real Truth
There is no shortage of blogs that promise to tell the real truth about ceramic car coatings. If you happen to be a detail shop operator, you know the truth.…
Technology – Vehicles As Communication Tools
For the past decade, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been working with the automotive industry and academia to advance the benefits of vehicle-to-vehicle communication (V2V).