The Trees or the Forest?
Focusing on numbers can distract operators from what is truly important to the profitability of their business.
Documentation – A Necessary Process
Do you have a documentation process in place that captures what your employees are doing right and, what they could improve upon?
The ABCs of Controlling your Wash
There are many things in the car wash business that are beyond your control such as weather, road construction, off-site power outages, competition, etc.
When Is It Time For A Price Change?
I think this is a question that a lot of operators are currently struggling with.
The pros and cons of the themed carwash
In striving to meet customer needs, the carwash industry has a handful of operators who accomplish this with what some call theme washes and others call high-end operations. Under
Little Things Add Up: Three Ways to Save Money
With so much focus being put on conservation and our economy these days, things such as reusing and recycling water, energy efficient equipment and eco-friendly chemicals are becoming prevalent topics in today’s car wash industry.
An Industry Perspective: Defining automated flex serves
Decoding the often misunderstood term and carwashing model.
Reclaiming your drains
Self-serve owners miss their chance to go green and save green when they ignore water reclaim systems.
Small Things Yield Big Results
After a week of onsite training at a client’s location, the importance of what to many may seem insignificant became crystal clear to me.
Change Your Shoes – Put on Your Customer’s
This month I am going to ask you to do something that is often talked about, but rarely done.
Building a Promotional Calendar
During these lazy days of August when it seems like summer is winding down, there is no better time to begin to look towards the upcoming season of car washing and developing a marketing plan.
Compressed Air Systems
In a compressed air system, as in any car wash system, problems will occur during normal operation.