Training Outcomes

Upon completing this seminar participants will have gained knowledge about:

Industry Overview

1. The basic 4 types of car washes
2. Industry trends
3. Typical car wash layouts
4. Consumer trends and growth
5. Consumer demographics
6. Industry segmentation

Capitol and Operating Costs

1. Exterior Express construction costs
2. Flex-Serve construction costs
3. Mini-Tunnel construction costs
4. P&L review/break-even statements for Express, Flex and Mini Tunnels (samples provided)
5. Assumptions on determining labor costs
6. Side-by-side comparison of break-even analysis

Securing Financing

1. Car wash loan request forms (sample)
2. Sample schedule of construction
3. Pre-approved loan process
4. Feasibility of loan request
5. Identifying interested lenders
6. Checklist for constructing or purchasing a car wash
7. Formal loan applications
8. Letters of intent
9. Frequently asked questions
10. Understanding available loan programs
11. Benefits of different types of loans

Finding and Evaluating Locations

1. The 15 major variables to consider when evaluating commercial real estate for the purpose of building a car wash
2. Zoning requirements
3. Site requirements (including code requirements)
4. Signage
5. Traffic
6. Access to site
7. Visibility of the site and signage
8. Population density and retail trade areas
9. Competition and market share
10. Nearby businesses and the daily needs of local consumers
11. Utilities
12. Cost of land
13. Site layout
14. The impact of marketing
15. The impact of successful operations

Selecting Car Wash Equipment

1. Wash technology
2. New detergents and application technology
3. Drying
4. General design principles
5. Re-evaluate traditional equipment layout
6. What goes where and why
7. Maximizing online wash performance
8. Replacing manual labor with automation

Question and Answer Forum

Is held during a catered luncheon that allows you to ask questions of the industry experts.

Tuition Back Guarantee

"If you are not completely satisfied with the training that you received, write me a note and I'll give you your tuition back. No questions asked."
-Sonny Fazio
Founder, SONNY'S Enterprises, Inc.