Planning for Success – A Rolling Stone Gathers no Moss
I found myself saying “a rolling stone gathers no moss” on three separate occasions recently. It taught me something I’d like to share. When speaking about unlimited plans to an…
Unlimited Wash Plan – Part I: Membership Increases Loyalty, Retention, and Net Profit
What do you think is the number one problem facing the car wash industry today? Is it not enough revenue? Is it not enough customers? Or is it the increasing…
The Case for Steam – Increase Efficiency, Effectiveness, Customer Satisfaction
Steam continues to be an important tool for the professional detailer. A dry vapor steam generating machine has become one of the standard pieces of equipment in an established professional…
The Car Wash Show 2022
The International Carwash Association’s annual event — The Car Wash Show™ — takes place May 9 through 11 at Music City Center in Nashville, TN. A pre-show program on Sunday,…
Site Criteria – Lowering the Bar?
According to the CEO of Mammoth Holdings, “the universe of car washes in the United States could be double or four times what it is today.” Arguably, that’s a fairly…
Inflation and Other Headwinds – Impacts on Valuations, Strategies to Protect Your Business
Just when we thought the world was stabilizing following two years of a global pandemic, a new war arises and reminds us that the road to full recovery, if there…
Business Income Coverage – Property Damage Can Cause Wash Closure
Every car wash operation carries property insurance. It is often part of a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) and may be included in a package plan. Property coverage can protect a…
Lighting Audit – Selecting the Right Lights for Your Car Wash Site
When considering the proper light sources for a car wash site, it’s practically a given at this point that LED is the best solution, but that decision is only the…
Mom and Pop – Small Business Does not Mean Insignificant
According to the folks who participated in the Auto Laundry News December 2021 Executive Forecast, there is still room in the car wash industry for mom-and-pop operators. Pundits point out…
Sale-Leaseback – Is this Transaction Right For You?
Sale-leaseback transactions have become more prevalent in the car wash space in recent times so you might be wondering what they are and whether they make sense for you to…