So, You Want to Own a Car Wash: Finding and Evaluating Retail Site Locations for Car Washes - Softcover

Steve Gaudreau

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982036000 ISBN 13: 9780982036006

Publisher: Steve Gaudreau Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

This book is a must-read for anyone who is new to the car wash industry or for experienced operators thinking of expanding their operations. Gaudreau explodes the 6 most common myths about the car wash business, provides a big-picture overview of what is happening in all 8 segments of the industry, and shares a wealth of information on the 20 most critical variables to consider when building or buying a car wash location. Some of the variables include evaluating capture rates from traffic counts, understanding the impact of the surrounding competition, and detailing the process on how to get a new site approved for a car wash.

About this title

About the Author:

Steve Gaudreau heads Brink Results, LLC, a management consulting firm whose principals have provided training and consulting to 19 of the top 30 retail car wash companies in North America, as well as many start-up car wash ventures for over two decades. Gaudreau has received national acclaim as a teacher and speaker and was honored for "contributions to the car wash industry" as a recipient of the International Carwash Association's President's Award.

About this edition

• Publisher: Steve Gaudreau Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0982036000
• ISBN 13: 9780982036006
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 207