Car Wash Business Learning Center
The latest guides, videos, and strategies for car wash business investors and franchise operators.
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Whether you're a seasoned car wash franchise operator looking to build a new car wash, a private wealth manager researching car wash investment opportunities, an auto dealer or a petrol plaza operator, we hope that you find our car wash industry guides informative and helpful.
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Petroleum & C-Store Guide
Fight back against tight margins and maximize your site's revenue potential by adding a quality exterior wash tunnel that customers will drive loyal return customers back to your gas station and convenience store.
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Auto Dealer Investor Guide
Learn how the nation's top auto dealers are boosting their service value and CSI while reducing their labor costs by replacing their roll-over automatic car wash with a conveyorized tunnel from SONNY'S.
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Self-Serve Operator Guide
Learn how self-serve operators profit in the "do it for me" economy by refitting their existing bays with a car wash tunnel capable of delivering consistent, high-quality car washes at volume.
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Conveyorized Operator Guide
Discover how existing conveyorized car wash owners / operators are increasing their profit margins by retrofitting their equipment and technology to create value-added services and a add recurring revenue stream.
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Car Wash Industry Articles
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Car Wash Videos
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Frequently Asked Questions about Commercial Carwashing.
How much does it cost to build a car wash?
It can cost from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 to build a commercial car wash, though capital and start-up costs will vary significantly by location, business model, and other factors. Most costs fit broadly into one of two categories: one-time costs or fees and recurring expenses. One-time costs are those expenses that are usually incurred in the early stages of your start-up, whereas recurring oprating costs (including variable costs such as the materials that you'll consume during the wash process, labor, and utilities) are ongoing.
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Is car washing profitable?
A well-planned and carefully-managed commercial car wash business can be a rewarding and profitable business opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking to transition into a real estate-based business with a controlled labor expense, little inventory to manage, and the ability to create a regional enterprise.
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Dan's Do's
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Actionable insights for success from Sonny's Operations Manager
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References
Guide to associations and resources to support your car wash operation
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