Intended for those new to the industry looking to either build a carwash or purchase an existing site, the 31-page document provides an overview of the Canadian industry, what is required for a site, cost estimates and more. The document is equally valuable for existing carwash operators to help in evaluating their own sites against best practices.
Below is an outline of the Getting Started Toolkit which you can download in the member-only resources section or purchase from our online store.
Table of Contents:
Canadian Carwash Industry Overview
Industry Success Factors 1
Disclaimer and Terms of Use 1
Copyright Notice 2
Types of Carwashes
1. The Self-Serve Wash 3
2. The Rollover (In-Bay Automatic) Wash 6
3. The Tunnel (Conveyor) Wash 6
4. The Automatic Debate: Touch versus Touchless/Tunnel versus Rollover 7
5. Other types of Carwashes 9
6. Combo Wash Sites 10
What Makes for a Great Carwash Site?
How Do I Get Started? 12
Basic Land Requirements 14
Steps to Take: 14
Site Analysis and Considerations before Purchasing 15
The Offer 16
General Tips
Zoning Matters 17
Environmental Concerns 18
Impact Studies 18
Feasibility Study 18
Staffing 18
The Competition 19
Purchasing an Existing Carwash Site
What to Look For 20
Verifying Revenue 21
Estimating Building Costs, Operating Costs and Revenue
Building Cost 24
Annual Operating Expenses 24
Estimating Revenue 25
Best Practices for Carwash Site Construction 25
Preparing a Business Plan
Developing a Team 30