Search results

Steve, thank you. I've been doing my homework based on what you and others mentioned regarding going flex service. In my market area there isn't any wash that currently offers customers flex service and that is inline with my initial thoughts. As I research more I'll have some questions...

This is great advise from everyone. And guys I want to be clear that I don't expect to retire from one wash or buy into an existing wash and poof make tons of cash. Bighead: your scenario puts a lot into light. For starters I can see now why many of these operators selling their business only...

I'm looking for this to become my full time job. JMM, my idea is to convert the wash from a full service business model into an express wash with self vacs. From the research I've done watching other local washes it seems to me that much of their business is happening during their early bird...

Good work Waxman! Seriously good work. I rather keep this thread going in benefit that some people can take good points, ideas, opinions etc. and apply them so again I thank you. You seem to be successful and accomplished in what you have done with your wash. I respect that wisdom and that's...

lezam, my fear is jumping into this to find out I was snow balled and in which I find out the sellers numbers were all bs on the negative side. I have some benifit of growing up in this town and recall the days when this particular wash was "the wash". Since then I've seen the owner/s take a...

Waxman, First off who are you to insult me with such an ignorant comment, "Do you really think an undertaking of this magnitude is wise for someone like you?" What is someone like me? A hard working american with a dream to better his life for himself and his family? If you're insulted by my...

Making a living for us is a minimum of $100K a year. I hate to sound like a pure jackass in asking this but can you explain in detail how you figure the expense ratio of 70%. Also would it be safe to say that turning this wash from full-service to an express wash would bring the profit margins...

Because I feel the current owner is trying to increase sales with higher prices rather than volume, I'll use competitor pricing as a guide. Currently neighboring washes have exterior services as follows: Exterior - $6 Exterior works - $7 Exterior works with tire shine - $10 None offer self...

I would first like to thank everyone for all the help in advance. This forum is filled with great owner/operators. A little about me, I live in the northeast and work for "the man". I do not have any car wash ownership experience....yet. Recently I decided to make my dream more of a reality...