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    Petit

    That is LIGHTNING fast!!
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    Petit

    crickets so far...
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    Stinger vs Quest for chemical?

    I use the Standard Vantagloss, & it is awesome. A slightly cheaper alternative, that works like crazy, is their Shine On. Only problem is, I ordered my dam Ryko SoftGloss w/ Blue LED Lava Wax. Why? Cause Quest had Blue Shine On, & it really popped. 18 mos later & they only offer Shine On in...
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    Another newbie in TX question...

    Yep, NO WAY someone makes 75% net. NO WAY. Id wanna buy 5x gross or LESS. If morez there's no meat left on the bone. Im prolly the least mechanically inclined guy on here. Jumped in my 1st (& bad wash 8 yrs ago), & owner did a doozie on me. Finally sold 3 yrs ago, but had bought 2 more. Got up...
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    Valuing a nearly abandoned SS site

    Ask the other 2 washes what they gross yearly
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    Monthly fee for unlimited washes - is it worth it?

    Might be some misinformation, but lots of truth to.
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    Advice on getting a loan.

    I will see
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    Advice on getting a loan.

    I did not know that, about gross valuation of laundromats. Thanks for the info.
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    Advice on getting a loan.

    My 2 sons are trying to get seperate loans, to spmit a laundromat. Cost $140k, grosses $65k, but is for business only. Banks are wanting to do personal loans, 7 yrs, $65k @ 14 ---16%!!!! What the literal blue hel?!!! That is highway robbery!!! Any of you guys have some advice for them?
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    New Biz Insurance

    So, they're RETROACTIVELY charging you? WTH?!!! Id immediately look for someone else, find them, & cancel. Tell them to kiss off.
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    Another Car Wash 101 Question...

    Anywjwre from 4%---> some places run as high as 10%. Most around 6%...
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    Private Equity in the Car Wash game…

    Good article, yes. Scary article for mom & pops everywhere, YES.
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    Modifying SS Bay to allow RVs and small trucks/buses

    Pretty cool looking.
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    Everest ice machine

    I did for 5 yrs. LOTS of maintenance, but nothing super hard. Made good $$, but it's cause i had 2 restaurant accounts.
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    Dog Wash + Ice/Water Machine

    They're definitely not all Stainless. The frame is aluminum, but that's really ok. The ice bin is good grade plastic & encapsulated in foam. Actually does a good job keeping it freezing. The ice maker is a Scottaman. I had the small machine, but my ice maker had dbl panels, meaning dbl drops &...
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    Oasis Carwash Systems

    I 2nd WashNshine. The i5 is as good friction as there is. Typhoon is bad A$$ for sure. Super rare family owned biz, & they're great. If their distributorship was better, they could put everyone outta biz!!
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    The Death Knell! Population 5300!!

    Yep, those Venture Capitalists & Private Equity groups are killing the middle class!!!
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    Dog Wash + Ice/Water Machine

    Ice machines are a nightmare!!! Unless you get a couple busy restaurant accounts, & can service it yourself, STAY AWAY.
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    The Death Knell! Population 5300!!

    Pretty sure just a single tunnel, owned by the guy who owns Burger King nearby...
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    The Death Knell! Population 5300!!

    I hope they choke on Burger King French fries!!!
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