Finding a location ?

[Smithb3066]

What are things people look for when looking into buying a car wash?
I know location, population, how many bays, condition, ect but what are the things new operators don't know what to look for?
How can you tell if a location will be profitable?

 

[washnshine]

What are things people look for when looking into buying a car wash?
I know location, population, how many bays, condition, ect but what are the things new operators don't know what to look for?
How can you tell if a location will be profitable?

Competition, both current and future is a huge factor.

 

[soonermajic]

Gross revenue & asking price

 

[MEP001]

Traffic count, future road construction plans, current ease of ingress/egress, demographics (Wealthy neighborhoods vs working class), homes vs apartments in the area. hate to mention racial profile but there are truths about such things.

 

[JMMUSTANG]

All of the above.
I would also add at least 6 months and more like 12 months of cash in case your cash flow doesn’t take off.

 

[Dan kamsickas]

What are things people look for when looking into buying a car wash?
I know location, population, how many bays, condition, ect but what are the things new operators don't know what to look for?
How can you tell if a location will be profitable?

Contact the manufacturer of every single piece of equipment. Find out if it's still supported. It's real age. Is there a reputable tech around?

 

[Overachiever]

Bay size is one thing I'd watch out for. It wasn't fun finding out I bought a car wash that can't fit modern car wash equipment in it

 

[OurTown]

Bay size is one thing I'd watch out for. It wasn't fun finding out I bought a car wash that can't fit modern car wash equipment in it

Yep. 12' 9" wide auto bays that Super Wash built are just about worthless.