Introduction

Ask yourself a few questions...

How do I generate a high rate of return in a business that is easy to operate and extremely profitable?

What business can I invest in that will appreciate in value, provide large capital gains and for tax purposes, depreciate my capital investment?

Which business will provide me with the financial freedom to lead a totally independent lifestyle?
The answers can be found in the coin operated, self-service car wash industry. Well equipped and maintained car wash center represent one of the most attractive investments available in today's economy.

New self-service car wash facilities are incorporating attractive building designs with high quality, dependable car washing equipment in prime retail trade locations and in growing small communities to generate high profits and substantial returns on investment.

Background

Self-service car wash centers have dramatically increased in popularity since the first location opened in the early 1960's. Today, consumers are discovering the value and high quality wash they receive at self-services car wash centers throughout the United States

The advantages offered by the self-service car wash business are endless compared to fast food franchises, copy centers or other business ventures. The car wash business is a CASH business with no receivable or collection problems. Another advantage is the earned savings on costly salaries, withholding and payroll taxes. Most self-service car wash centers operate 24 hours a day with only one part-time attendant. And, car washing is a service that every consumer and business needs on a regular basis. The market potential is unlimited for centers that turn out a clean car for each and every customer.

The typical self-service car wash:

  • is open 24 hours...
  • generates $1,156.00
  • has 5 self-service bays
  • serves an estimated 9.3 mile market radius
  • serves an estimated market population of 29,400
  • average total expenses are less than 42% of gross sales

Return on Investment

The self-service car wash industry has become on e of the newest business success stories of the 1990's. The car wash industry offers savvy investors, lucrative opportunities in a growing and prospering industry.

A self-service car wash will help you obtain positive cash flow while property and land value appreciates. A properly equipped self-service car wash center can provide as much as a 25% return on the total investment, over a five year time period.

Self-service Bays

Recent national surveys estimate that the average self-service coin operated car wash generates *1,156.00 (gross monthly income) per bay. There are an average of 5 bays per locations.

Automatic Bays

The returns are even greater for locations with brushless automatic car washes. Brushless or touch-free washing is the most widely accepted method of car washing today.
An automatic bay will produce greater revenue from the same space as a self-service bay. The addition of a brushless automatic car wash such as the D&S 5000, has helped many operators earn three to five times the average monthly revenue per bay. The average (gross) monthly income per automatic bay is *$3,991.00.

Locations with a D&S 5000 typically earn better than the industry average
per automatic bay.

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