Top Package Sales Percentage

[Earl Weiss]

One of the funademental points I was trying to make was in regards to this:

>>RR: I know lots of exterior conveyor operators (express, flex) with average per car revenue greater than $10.00 (excludes other sources of revenue).
$3.00 or $4.00 express is becoming thing of the past because of unlimited washing.
Most new express price base wash at $6.00.<<<

"Lots" perhaps, but as the threaad developed it seems an average bump of $4.00 over the base is not a realistic expectation.

Instead based on this:
>>RR:Capture rate was about 0.75 percent, medium volume, average per car revenue was around $4.50, top price $9.00.

In 2006, express in El Segundo, CA (N/S) advertised $5.00, .....average per car revenue $6.50.

2010 express in N.E. Base price $8.00, capture 1.2 percent, medium volume and $10 average sales.<<

Instead $1.50 -$2.00 bump seems realistic.

 

[getnbusy]

I'm just an ole dummy but I think 3$-6$ for ANY wash at an EE is silly. Here in NC, in-bay auto prices start at $6 and top package now $14 & $15 at any reputable carwash. I know many in bay operators averaging over $9 a car and several over $10 a car. I know of a couple laserwash 4000's with $15 packages averaging over $10 a car. I get the volume idea but I'm in business to make money, not give it away. In my humble opinion, and that's all it is is my opinion, the entire industry has been undervalued for 20 years. I think it's hi time all operators got serious about getting PAID. This ain't no hobby. Sorry I do not know percentage of top package at this time. Will post again later.