Do you already own a car wash? Are you thinking about expanding your brand to become a local chain? There’s just something about owning and running car washes that investors find addicting, and we totally understand. We’ve been in the industry for decades, through all the changes. From the past, when people wanted to sit in a lounge and sip coffee while having their vehicle hand detailed to the present and future, where convenience is king and everyone wants a fast and contactless wash, we’ve seen it all. Here are a few tips to help you grow your car wash business into an empire.
Don’t Be Afraid to Change with the Times
Maybe your first car wash is a row of automatic (or even manual) wash bays. It’s never too late to get into the express tunnel wash scene. Of course, it’s unlikely to be cost-effective to update your existing wash, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start a second wash. After all, you have an advantage over other car wash business owners – you already know how to run a successful car wash. Now it’s all about modernizing and giving the people what they want.
Contactless payments, monthly unlimited wash memberships, and conveyors systems may be new to you, but that doesn’t mean you’re starting from scratch. You also have an established brand in the community.
Be a Mentor to Future Car Wash Owners
This is your chance to help the next generation of car wash owners to develop. Hire managers for your new car wash facilities who are passionate about the business. Perhaps one day, your brand will expand to the point where you offer a franchise opportunity to some of your highly skilled managers.
There is a lot to learn in the car wash industry, and not all of the advice you read online agrees. You can help your management team to separate reality from fiction so they know how to create a profitable business. Even if they don’t stay with the company forever, you’re actually helping the community as a whole. Highly skilled managers are in short supply in every industry, so you can think of your mentoring as a way to enrich the community.
Expand Your Car Wash Empire Today
Car Wash Pro Designers offers turnkey car wash projects that allow you to benefit from our decades of experience in the industry. Contact us today to learn more.