Adding autos to my self serve

[CarWashGuy316]

Looking for any pro tips

Im trying to figure out how to predict the extra revenue it will bring in.

i have two locations. Both just self serve 6 bays

one location vbusy. Lines are pretty common, great location, no auto comp near b

other is middle of the road gross 80-90k

 

[CarWashGuy316]

Location one gross roughly 140k with the 6 bay self serve

 

[Waxman]

first you have to determine your price point. That will largely influence your gross revenue.
One common method for determining cars per year is to use a multiple and your traffic count. You can usually find that online, cars passing by in a 24 hour period. I used 3/10 of one percent.

 

[soonermajic]

If u got a 6SS bay doing $150k, & no closeby IBA competition.... then measure your bays & see if you can put in an IBA tonight!

 

[Timmb]

For me the the general rule of thumb was the case. One IBA will gross what 3SS bays do.

 

[G WASH]

in the south a well received IBA will gross what 4 to 5 SS bay's will make if there's little competition. @100k in year 1 and 115-130Kfor the next 5 or so then it's time to reinvest or milk it till she drops. Always going to be large capital expenses to consider. just the electric bill on a large dryer system can run 20K a year. But without one many customers will scoff.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Are electric rates in the south super high? I’m in Ohio and my electric is about $.50/car all in and all wash packages include dryers.

 

[MEP001]

Are electric rates in the south super high?

No, they're some of the lowest in the nation.