Extreme Makeover:

Extreme Makeover:

DESIGNING YOUR CAR WASH PROJECT WITH VALUE-ENGINEERED EFFICIENCY Published in America’s Car Care Business, July 2009 Around two years ago, I had the opportunity to meet Doug Massey. He was the owner of a property that had an outdated, run-down, four-bay self-serve car...
From Inception to Cash Flow – Part 2

From Inception to Cash Flow – Part 2

MARKETING Published in America’s Car Care Business, March 2007 This two-part series is designed to provide information for the investor who is evaluating a car wash as a potential business. In last month’s edition, I introduced the concepts of choosing the best site...
From Inception to Cash Flow – Part 1

From Inception to Cash Flow – Part 1

Choosing the Best Site Location, Equipment Supplier and Building Design Published in America’s Car Care Business, February 2007 Many car washes I’ve seen built recently look more like the Taj Mahal than a place to clean a vehicle. They are beautiful in appearance, but...