The industry we participate in consists of quite a few sub-industries. The ones that pertain most towards DIY Wash N’ Fix are the Car Wash Industry, the Auto Parts Industry, and the Mechanical Repair Industry.
These competitors are less direct than the previous ones because we differ in terms of services. There are different types of competitors:
Therefore, the competitors we need to carefully watch are the big repair stores (chains, franchises, licenses) that offer many services thanks to a skilled workforce and heavy marketing expenses. They are able to retain customers and have the advantage of their brand recognition.
The after-market auto parts companies are retailers that sell directly to the end users and own stores throughout the U.S. Forty percent of all U.S. auto parts sales are made by the “Big Eight” auto part chains. The six largest retailers are: AutoZone, Advance, CSK, Pep Boys, Discount, O’Reilly, NAPA (National Auto Parts Association) and Carquest.
The following trends are prevalent within the industry:
AutoZone is the number one retailer in this market; last year they realized $3.8 billion in sales. Auto part chains are expecting sales to continue as more car owners buy parts to do repair and maintenance themselves. This is a positive indicator for the potential success of DIY Wash N’ Fix.
Mechanical Auto Repair Industry
The auto repair industry is composed of two categories: the collision repair industry and the mechanical repair industry. Considering our business, with our facility and tool constraints, we will focus on the mechanical repair market and not the collision repair market. However, we expect we will have some customers wanting to do minor collision repairs.
Like the automotive industry as a whole, the mechanical repair industry is currently experiencing major structural changes. These trends include:
The car wash industry has entered the mature phase of its life cycle and is becoming increasingly competitive. The increasing competition is becoming apparent through the shift in three major industry trends. They are:
The consequences of these trends are:
The main threat within the industry is the water recycling regulations that some states impose. For instance, Maryland requires car wash businesses to recycle 80% of the used water.
The car wash industry is seen as a profitable industry, provided that owners can differentiate their firms, create a loyal customer base, and develop methods to attract new customers. Moreover, profits are greater when a car wash is combined with other car-related services that provide better overall value and helps retain customers. In order to succeed in the industry, businesses must provide:
DIY Wash N’ Fix has conservatively forecasted revenue to grow at 5% per year, from $888,120 initially to $979,152 in 2004. Net income is expected to grow at 6% per year, from our initial estimate of $168,906 to $190,313 in 2004. There is potential for more growth, because of the value-added nature of our business. For example, the same customers will likely use all our facilities: the car wash, auto painting, oil change and major repair bays.
Sales Forecast | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Unit Sales | |||
Car Wash | 15,120 | 15,876 | 16,670 |
Vacuum Cleaning | 15,120 | 15,876 | 16,670 |
Car Paint | 7,560 | 7,938 | 8,335 |
Oil Change | 7,560 | 7,938 | 8,335 |
Other Repair | 7,560 | 7,938 | 8,335 |
Vending Machines, etc. | 1,440 | 1,512 | 1,588 |
Total Unit Sales | 54,360 | 57,078 | 59,932 |
Unit Prices | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Car Wash | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Vacuum Cleaning | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Car Paint | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Oil Change | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Other Repair | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Vending Machines, etc. | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 |
Sales | |||
Car Wash | $75,600 | $79,380 | $83,349 |
Vacuum Cleaning | $15,120 | $15,876 | $16,670 |
Car Paint | $378,000 | $396,900 | $416,745 |
Oil Change | $113,400 | $119,070 | $125,024 |
Other Repair | $302,400 | $317,520 | $333,396 |
Vending Machines, etc. | $3,600 | $3,780 | $3,969 |
Total Sales | $888,120 | $932,526 | $979,152 |
Direct Unit Costs | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Car Wash | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 |
Vacuum Cleaning | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 |
Car Paint | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 |
Oil Change | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
Other Repair | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 |
Vending Machines, etc. | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 |
Direct Cost of Sales | |||
Car Wash | $32,130 | $33,737 | $35,423 |
Vacuum Cleaning | $6,426 | $6,747 | $7,085 |
Car Paint | $8,505 | $8,930 | $9,377 |
Oil Change | $2,835 | $2,977 | $3,126 |
Other Repair | $6,426 | $6,747 | $7,085 |
Vending Machines, etc. | $1,530 | $1,607 | $1,687 |
Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales | $57,852 | $60,745 | $63,782 |
Target Market
This business aims mainly at people performing basic auto repairs on their own vehicles. In addition, we will target those people wishing to work on their vehicles but unable to do so, because of restrictions (apartment rules, etc.) or weAther conditions, or because they do not own the necessary equipment and tools to perform this activity.
The considered locations for the DIY Wash N’ Fix project are California, Texas and Florida.
Unique Market Niche
Our concept is a coin-operated car wash combined with do-it-yourself auto repair facilities equipped with professional tools. This a a one-stop place for washing and fixing your car by yourself, which will appeal to auto repair enthusiasts.
Business Identity
The brand name of this facility will be “DIY Wash N’ Fix,” which fully expresses the comprehensive set of services offered to do-it-yourself car owners. In terms of physical characteristics, facilities will be clean, bright and well lit. The various bays will be well organized. The objective is to create a place where people will feel comfortable working.
Automated Car Wash Bay | $5 (wash) + $1 (vacuum) |
Oil Change Bay rental fee | $15/hr (oil and filter not provided) |
Car Paint Bay rental fee | $50/hr |
Other Repair Bay rental fee | $30/hr (bay) + $10/hr (tools) |
Vending Machines | $2.50 per item |
Competitors’ Prices
There are no comparable competition prices, as our services are different from any in the market, except, however for the coin-operated car wash which has an average price of $5. For full-service oil changes, the price ranges from $25 to $30.
Advertising & Promotion
We will utilize an existing car wash for expanding into DIY auto repair; communication will be developed to inform current customers of the coming opening of DIY Wash N’ Fix. Billboards will announce the project, and posters and flyers will be available on-site, as well as in local specialized stores (automotive) and department stores.
The marketing budget will be dedicated to actions with a local scope. Print advertising will focus on local newspapers and direct-mail marketing. Broadcast advertising will be used on local radio stations and television channels.
The Internet is an additional media channel. A company website can inform current and potential customers of the services being offered at the DIY Wash N’ Fix facilities. The website address will be communicated through all the previously mentioned communication tools to incite people to check its offers. Visitors to the website can get pricing information and locations nearest them.
Business relationships will have to be created with local businesses such as auto parts stores, so that they would give referrals to their own customers to use the DIY Wash N’ Fix facilities.
Marketing Budget
The marketing budget allocated to the launching of the DIY Wash N’ Fix business is 10% of the estimated sales, i.e. $88,812 for year one. This budget will be used with a local scope in the media. The break down is 10% for billboards, 20% for posters and flyers, 25% for local newspapers and magazines, 27.5% for local radio stations and television channels, 10% for direct marketing operations, 5% for setting up and maintaining a Web site, as well as 2.5% that could be used to nurture relationships or partnerships with local stores providing referrals to their customers.
Uses and costs of specific marketing tools for the first year:
Billboards | 10% | $8,881 | Starting before opening. |
Posters and flyers | 20% | $17,762 | Announce the opening of the facility. Also steady flyers to inform about the facilities. |
Local newspapers and magazines | 25% | $22,203 | Opening time + steady ads. |
Local radio stations and television channels | 27.5% | $24,423 | Opening time + steady ads. |
Direct marketing | 10% | $8,881 | |
Website | 5% | $4,442 | Available before the opening of the facilities + updates to allow online reservation for a bay. |
Relations with local businesses | 2.5% | $2,220 | |
Total | 100% | $88,812 |
DIY Wash N’ Fix will not give any warranty of the repair operations made by individuals. When checking in, the customer fills out a form with a disclaimer relinquishing DIY Wash N’ Fix from any liability resulting in the customer’s inability to perform the repair, as well as any lost or stolen property if the customer leaves the bay unattended. However, DIY Wash N’ Fix provides advice and information to its customers in terms of which tools to use, and repair guides are available for consultation.
Primary Target Markets
The broad target market for DIY Wash N’ Fix consists of individuals who are willing and able to perform minor repair and maintenance on automobiles. Specifically, we are targeting an individual who wants to work on his vehicle, yet does not have the proper tools or adequate workspace to do so. We believe there is a segment of the population that would like to perform their own maintenance, but do not for the following reasons:
Certain auto parts require special tools to replace that specific part. These tools can be expensive and impractical for the average consumer to buy. Targeting individuals with physical space constraints is essential to our success. Our target market must have the desire to do this work but lack the area to do it in. For example, individuals living in apartment buildings cannot do maintenance on their vehicles in the apartment building parking lots. The number one reason individuals do DIY work is to save money. Therefore, we are targeting the lower income do-it-yourselfer who will find our services beneficial.
Secondary Target Markets
The secondary target market for DIY Wash N’ Fix is focused on individuals who wash their own vehicles. This is a broader market that includes our entire primary market. This individual bears the responsibility of maintaining their vehicle’s appearance. The cost savings and act of washing their own vehicle is more attractive to them than paying someone else to do it.
Demographics of Target Market
In a comprehensive survey consisting of 2,584 interviews with do-it-yourselfers, approximately 89% of the respondents were male. The breakdown of the respondents according to age was as follows:
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< 18 | 2% |
18-25 | 18% |
26-35 | 30% |
36-45 | 24% |
46-55 | 16% |
56-65 | 7% |
> 65 | 3% |
As previously mentioned, saving money is important to the do-it-yourselfer. Therefore, income is also important in identifying the target market. The following is a list of the amount of DIY activity as a function of income:
< $20,000 | 12% |
$20-$29,000 | 18% |
$30-$39,000 | 22% |
$40-$49,000 | 12% |
$90-$99,999 | 14% |
Broken down by race, the number of Asians and Hispanics that are do-it-yourselfers was approximately 60%. Caucasians and African Americans registered at approximately 48%.
To determine geographic locations for this target market, the top locations for retail after-market auto parts were evaluated. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the following states have the most auto parts stores: California (5,030), Texas (3,280) and Florida (2,558). Therefore, we are going to locate our facility in one of these states because of the high percentage of DIY sales.
The business model is viable for the foreseeable future. There is no readily available personal transportation substitute for cars and trucks and despite the improving engineering, there will always be a need for maintenance and repairs. There will also always be people that love their cars and will want to do their own work. Additionally, as cars become more complex, people will not want to buy the specialty tools required to do some of the work, but would be willing to rent them.
Also, as metropolitan areas grow, more people are living in apartments and condominiums, which restrict the repairs which can be done in the parking lots. This also will help support our business model, as people look for alternative space in which to work on their vehicles.
Given that the success of the firm is rooted in the demographics of the local market, expansion must be done very carefully. This business model will most likely grow through the opening of new facilities in new markets. Once the enterprise has reached its maximum geographical limit under the current management, a possible growth strategy will be to franchise the name and business process. The most probable target market for this expansion strategy would be current owners of coin-operated car washes.
In addition, our business model will provide a first-mover advantage. This is an easy business model to copy, but a first mover can establish a strong enough foothold into a given market so that it will continue to provide a solid cash flow even if competitors move in. Franchising will allow us to expand farther faster.
This firm will be incorporated to protect the owners from personal liability. Succession will come at the discretion of the board.
The financials of DIY Wash N’ Fix are built upon a number of conservative assumptions. The business is segmented into the original six car wash bays and three of each of the following bays: car painting, oil change/basic repair and other major repairs.
The balance sheet shows that most of our assets are long-term PP&E. Cash, the only short-term asset, is forecasted to grow at about 7% per year from $177,362 to $377,317. Initially, total assets are $755,562. Liabilities consist of the long-term loans taken on to pay for the PP&E, which amount to $520,380. This leaves us with $235,182 in initial owners equity.
The income statement reveals that revenues for each segment and the entire business are expected to grow at 5% per year, and net income is forecasted to grow at about 6% per year.
Expenses are approximately 57% of revenues. Expenses include wages, utilities, maintenance, marketing and capital expenditures. Wages are set at $7.00 per hour for clerks and $25.00 per hour for mechanics. There will be three clerks and three mechanics on staff full-time to ensure that a clerk and a mechanic are always available during business hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Utilities are estimated to be 15% of revenues. Direct cost of sales (i.e., maintenance expenses) for all equipment, including the hydraulic lifts and painting equipment, are estimated to be 2.5% of revenues. Maintenance for the tools is 1% of revenues, and clean up for the car painting operation are 5% of revenues. Other building maintenance is estimated at 0.5% of revenues. The marketing budget is 10% of revenues. There is a capital expenditure of $1,500 per year to replace lost or broken tools. Depreciation is done on a straight-line basis. The time periods used are 15 years for all equipment and 30 years for the buildings.
DIY Wash N’ Fix has taken on long-term debt to finance its asset purchases of $578,200. The debt ranges in maturity from 15 to 30 years, and it is financed at 8%. There was an initial outlay of 10% of all the assets purchased for a down payment on the loans, totaling $57,820. Therefore, the amount financed is 90% of the asset value, or $520,380. This amounts to a monthly debt service of $4,128 or $49,245 annually.
Pricing and Revenues
DIY Wash N’ Fix will charge $5 per car wash in our coin-operated facility. We have assumed an average usage of seven hours per day, so this amounts to $35 per bay per day or $1,050 per month. We have six bays, so our annual direct car wash revenues are $75,600. In addition to the basic car wash, we have assumed that the facility we purchased will include six vacuums, two vending machines and one fragrance machine for customers to use for a nominal fee. These amount to additional annual revenues of $18,720. Car wash revenues are estimated to increase 5% per year, due to the value-added services we provide on location at DIY Wash N’ Fix.
We have three bays with a small 6,000-pound capacity lift to perform oil changes and basic repair work. We will charge $15 per hour for use of these bays, in order to be competitive with our competition in quick oil changes. Estimated usage is seven hours per day. These lifts cost $2,100 each, for a total of $6,300. We’re financing $5,670 for 15 years at 8%.
We have three additional bays equipped with 12,000-pound capacity heavy-duty lifts for complicated repair work. The cost to use these bays is $30 per hour, with an additional tools cost of $10 per hour to access up to ten tools at a time. Estimated usage is seven hours per day. The tools purchases, amounting to $25,000 initially, are included in this segment, because this is where we expect the major tool usage. The large lifts cost $5,800 each, for a total of $17,400 in lift costs. Total financing for the lifts and the tools is $38,160.
Finally, there are three bays equipped to paint cars and the fee is $50 per hour. It is probable that one paint job will take most of the seven hours estimated usage, including drying time unexposed to the elements. The fee for painting is higher, because the bays are more expensive to build and maintain. Equipment, including compressors and paint guns, will cost $4,500, and we will finance $4,050.
The key assumption within this business model is: there is a portion of the population that would like to do basic repairs and/or maintenance on their vehicles, but they don’t because they lack necessary tools or a proper work space. Therefore, they will be willing to pay rental fees to have access to tools and a work space.
Given that the assumption is true, then the key element of success for the venture will be pricing. The customers must feel there is value for the rent they are paying. If the price is too high, the substitution for our service will be taking a vehicle to a full service mechanic. However, if the price is too low, the firm will not be able to recover the cost of the initial capital expenditures.
If the assumption is not true and the firm cannot attract enough customers, then several exit strategies are available:
The chart and table below show the Break-even Analysis for the company.
Break-even Analysis | |
Monthly Units Break-even | 2,769 |
Monthly Revenue Break-even | $45,236 |
Assumptions: | |
Average Per-Unit Revenue | $16.34 |
Average Per-Unit Variable Cost | $1.06 |
Estimated Monthly Fixed Cost | $42,289 |
The table below shows the profit and loss statement for the company.
Pro Forma Profit and Loss | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Sales | $888,120 | $932,526 | $979,152 |
Direct Cost of Sales | $57,852 | $60,745 | $63,782 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Cost of Sales | $57,852 | $60,745 | $63,782 |
Gross Margin | $830,268 | $871,781 | $915,370 |
Gross Margin % | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% |
Expenses | |||
Payroll | $226,225 | $237,536 | $249,413 |
Sales and Marketing and Other Expenses | $228,030 | $240,132 | $252,788 |
Depreciation | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Insurance | $18,084 | $17,970 | $17,435 |
Payroll Taxes | $33,934 | $35,630 | $37,412 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Operating Expenses | $507,472 | $532,468 | $558,248 |
Profit Before Interest and Taxes | $322,796 | $339,314 | $357,123 |
EBITDA | $323,996 | $340,514 | $358,323 |
Interest Expense | $41,285 | $40,650 | $39,934 |
Taxes Incurred | $110,261 | $119,466 | $124,232 |
Net Profit | $171,250 | $179,198 | $192,956 |
Net Profit/Sales | 19.28% | 19.22% | 19.71% |
As can be seen in the following chart and table, the company expects a steady increase in cash flow within the first twelve months of operation, continuing through the first three years of plan implementation.
Pro Forma Cash Flow | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Cash Received | |||
Cash from Operations | |||
Cash Sales | $888,120 | $932,526 | $979,152 |
Subtotal Cash from Operations | $888,120 | $932,526 | $979,152 |
Additional Cash Received | |||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Received | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Other Liabilities (interest-free) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Long-term Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sales of Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sales of Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Investment Received | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Cash Received | $888,120 | $932,526 | $979,152 |
Expenditures | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Expenditures from Operations | |||
Cash Spending | $226,225 | $237,536 | $249,413 |
Bill Payments | $455,147 | $512,142 | $534,135 |
Subtotal Spent on Operations | $681,371 | $749,678 | $783,548 |
Additional Cash Spent | |||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Paid Out | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Principal Repayment of Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other Liabilities Principal Repayment | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Long-term Liabilities Principal Repayment | $7,960 | $8,597 | $9,285 |
Purchase Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Purchase Long-term Assets | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Dividends | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Cash Spent | $690,831 | $759,775 | $794,333 |
Net Cash Flow | $197,289 | $172,751 | $184,819 |
Cash Balance | $374,651 | $547,402 | $732,221 |
The table below shows the projected Balance Sheet for the company.
Pro Forma Balance Sheet | |||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Assets | |||
Current Assets | |||
Cash | $374,651 | $547,402 | $732,221 |
Inventory | $5,303 | $5,568 | $5,847 |
Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Current Assets | $379,954 | $552,970 | $738,068 |
Long-term Assets | |||
Long-term Assets | $579,700 | $581,200 | $582,700 |
Accumulated Depreciation | $1,200 | $2,400 | $3,600 |
Total Long-term Assets | $578,500 | $578,800 | $579,100 |
Total Assets | $958,454 | $1,131,770 | $1,317,168 |
Liabilities and Capital | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
Current Liabilities | |||
Accounts Payable | $39,602 | $42,317 | $44,043 |
Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Current Liabilities | $39,602 | $42,317 | $44,043 |
Long-term Liabilities | $512,420 | $503,823 | $494,538 |
Total Liabilities | $552,022 | $546,140 | $538,581 |
Paid-in Capital | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 |
Retained Earnings | ($1,000) | $170,250 | $349,448 |
Earnings | $171,250 | $179,198 | $192,956 |
Total Capital | $406,432 | $585,630 | $778,586 |
Total Liabilities and Capital | $958,454 | $1,131,770 | $1,317,168 |
Net Worth | $406,432 | $585,630 | $778,586 |
The following table contains important ratios from the automotive services industry, as determined by the Standard Industry Classification (SIC) Index code 7542.
Ratio Analysis | ||||
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Industry Profile | |
Sales Growth | 0.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% |
Percent of Total Assets | ||||
Inventory | 0.55% | 0.49% | 0.44% | 9.50% |
Other Current Assets | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.40% |
Total Current Assets | 39.64% | 48.86% | 56.03% | 44.60% |
Long-term Assets | 60.36% | 51.14% | 43.97% | 55.40% |
Total Assets | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Current Liabilities | 4.13% | 3.74% | 3.34% | 29.30% |
Long-term Liabilities | 53.46% | 44.52% | 37.55% | 27.80% |
Total Liabilities | 57.60% | 48.26% | 40.89% | 57.10% |
Net Worth | 42.40% | 51.74% | 59.11% | 42.90% |
Percent of Sales | ||||
Sales | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Gross Margin | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 0.00% |
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses | 74.47% | 74.27% | 74.05% | 68.20% |
Advertising Expenses | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 1.50% |
Profit Before Interest and Taxes | 36.35% | 36.39% | 36.47% | 2.70% |
Main Ratios | ||||
Current | 9.59 | 13.07 | 16.76 | 1.53 |
Quick | 9.46 | 12.94 | 16.62 | 0.88 |
Total Debt to Total Assets | 57.60% | 48.26% | 40.89% | 57.10% |
Pre-tax Return on Net Worth | 69.26% | 51.00% | 40.74% | 3.40% |
Pre-tax Return on Assets | 29.37% | 26.39% | 24.08% | 8.00% |
Additional Ratios | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
Net Profit Margin | 19.28% | 19.22% | 19.71% | n.a |
Return on Equity | 42.13% | 30.60% | 24.78% | n.a |
Activity Ratios | ||||
Inventory Turnover | 10.91 | 11.18 | 11.18 | n.a |
Accounts Payable Turnover | 12.49 | 12.17 | 12.17 | n.a |
Payment Days | 27 | 29 | 29 | n.a |
Total Asset Turnover | 0.93 | 0.82 | 0.74 | n.a |
Debt Ratios | ||||
Debt to Net Worth | 1.36 | 0.93 | 0.69 | n.a |
Current Liab. to Liab. | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | n.a |
Liquidity Ratios | ||||
Net Working Capital | $340,352 | $510,653 | $694,024 | n.a |
Interest Coverage | 7.82 | 8.35 | 8.94 | n.a |
Additional Ratios | ||||
Assets to Sales | 1.08 | 1.21 | 1.35 | n.a |
Current Debt/Total Assets | 4% | 4% | 3% | n.a |
Acid Test | 9.46 | 12.94 | 16.62 | n.a |
Sales/Net Worth | 2.19 | 1.59 | 1.26 | n.a |
Dividend Payout | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | n.a |
Pro Forma Profit and Loss | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Sales | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | |
Direct Cost of Sales | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Total Cost of Sales | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | |
Gross Margin | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | $69,189 | |
Gross Margin % | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | 93.49% | |
Expenses | |||||||||||||
Payroll | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | |
Sales and Marketing and Other Expenses | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | $19,003 | |
Depreciation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
Insurance | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | $1,507 | |
Payroll Taxes | 15% | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Total Operating Expenses | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | $42,289 | |
Profit Before Interest and Taxes | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | $26,900 | |
EBITDA | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | |
Interest Expense | $3,465 | $3,460 | $3,456 | $3,452 | $3,447 | $3,443 | $3,438 | $3,434 | $3,429 | $3,425 | $3,421 | $3,416 | |
Taxes Incurred | $7,030 | $9,376 | $9,377 | $9,379 | $9,381 | $9,383 | $9,385 | $9,386 | $9,388 | $9,390 | $9,392 | $9,393 | |
Net Profit | $16,404 | $14,064 | $14,066 | $14,069 | $14,072 | $14,074 | $14,077 | $14,079 | $14,082 | $14,085 | $14,087 | $14,090 | |
Net Profit/Sales | 22.17% | 19.00% | 19.01% | 19.01% | 19.01% | 19.02% | 19.02% | 19.02% | 19.03% | 19.03% | 19.03% | 19.04% |
Pro Forma Cash Flow | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Cash Received | |||||||||||||
Cash from Operations | |||||||||||||
Cash Sales | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | |
Subtotal Cash from Operations | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | |
Additional Cash Received | |||||||||||||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Received | 0.00% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
New Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
New Other Liabilities (interest-free) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
New Long-term Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Sales of Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Sales of Long-term Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
New Investment Received | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Subtotal Cash Received | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | |
Expenditures | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Expenditures from Operations | |||||||||||||
Cash Spending | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | |
Bill Payments | $1,465 | $43,858 | $40,994 | $40,992 | $40,989 | $40,986 | $40,984 | $40,981 | $40,978 | $40,976 | $40,973 | $40,970 | |
Subtotal Spent on Operations | $20,317 | $62,710 | $59,846 | $59,844 | $59,841 | $59,838 | $59,836 | $59,833 | $59,830 | $59,828 | $59,825 | $59,822 | |
Additional Cash Spent | |||||||||||||
Sales Tax, VAT, HST/GST Paid Out | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Principal Repayment of Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Other Liabilities Principal Repayment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Long-term Liabilities Principal Repayment | $663 | $663 | $663 | $663 | $663 | $663 | $663 | $663 | $663 | $663 | $663 | $663 | |
Purchase Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Purchase Long-term Assets | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
Dividends | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Subtotal Cash Spent | $21,106 | $63,498 | $60,635 | $60,632 | $60,629 | $60,627 | $60,624 | $60,621 | $60,619 | $60,616 | $60,613 | $60,611 | |
Net Cash Flow | $52,904 | $10,512 | $13,375 | $13,378 | $13,381 | $13,383 | $13,386 | $13,389 | $13,391 | $13,394 | $13,397 | $13,399 | |
Cash Balance | $230,266 | $240,778 | $254,153 | $267,531 | $280,912 | $294,295 | $307,681 | $321,070 | $334,461 | $347,855 | $361,252 | $374,651 |
Pro Forma Balance Sheet | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Assets | Starting Balances | ||||||||||||
Current Assets | |||||||||||||
Cash | $177,362 | $230,266 | $240,778 | $254,153 | $267,531 | $280,912 | $294,295 | $307,681 | $321,070 | $334,461 | $347,855 | $361,252 | $374,651 |
Inventory | $0 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 | $5,303 |
Other Current Assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Current Assets | $177,362 | $235,569 | $246,081 | $259,457 | $272,835 | $286,215 | $299,598 | $312,984 | $326,373 | $339,764 | $353,158 | $366,555 | $379,954 |
Long-term Assets | |||||||||||||
Long-term Assets | $578,200 | $578,325 | $578,450 | $578,575 | $578,700 | $578,825 | $578,950 | $579,075 | $579,200 | $579,325 | $579,450 | $579,575 | $579,700 |
Accumulated Depreciation | $0 | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 | $600 | $700 | $800 | $900 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
Total Long-term Assets | $578,200 | $578,225 | $578,250 | $578,275 | $578,300 | $578,325 | $578,350 | $578,375 | $578,400 | $578,425 | $578,450 | $578,475 | $578,500 |
Total Assets | $755,562 | $813,794 | $824,331 | $837,732 | $851,135 | $864,540 | $877,948 | $891,359 | $904,773 | $918,189 | $931,608 | $945,030 | $958,454 |
Liabilities and Capital | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Current Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Accounts Payable | $0 | $42,491 | $39,628 | $39,625 | $39,623 | $39,620 | $39,618 | $39,615 | $39,613 | $39,610 | $39,607 | $39,605 | $39,602 |
Current Borrowing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Subtotal Current Liabilities | $0 | $42,491 | $39,628 | $39,625 | $39,623 | $39,620 | $39,618 | $39,615 | $39,613 | $39,610 | $39,607 | $39,605 | $39,602 |
Long-term Liabilities | $520,380 | $519,717 | $519,053 | $518,390 | $517,727 | $517,063 | $516,400 | $515,737 | $515,073 | $514,410 | $513,747 | $513,083 | $512,420 |
Total Liabilities | $520,380 | $562,208 | $558,681 | $558,015 | $557,349 | $556,684 | $556,018 | $555,352 | $554,686 | $554,020 | $553,354 | $552,688 | $552,022 |
Paid-in Capital | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 | $236,182 |
Retained Earnings | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) | ($1,000) |
Earnings | $0 | $16,404 | $30,468 | $44,534 | $58,603 | $72,675 | $86,749 | $100,826 | $114,905 | $128,987 | $143,072 | $157,160 | $171,250 |
Total Capital | $235,182 | $251,586 | $265,650 | $279,716 | $293,785 | $307,857 | $321,931 | $336,008 | $350,087 | $364,169 | $378,254 | $392,342 | $406,432 |
Total Liabilities and Capital | $755,562 | $813,794 | $824,331 | $837,732 | $851,135 | $864,540 | $877,948 | $891,359 | $904,773 | $918,189 | $931,608 | $945,030 | $958,454 |
Net Worth | $235,182 | $251,586 | $265,650 | $279,716 | $293,785 | $307,857 | $321,931 | $336,008 | $350,087 | $364,169 | $378,254 | $392,342 | $406,432 |
Sales Forecast | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Unit Sales | |||||||||||||
Car Wash | 0% | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 |
Vacuum Cleaning | 0% | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 | 1,260 |
Car Paint | 0% | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 |
Oil Change | 0% | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 |
Other Repair | 0% | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 | 630 |
Vending Machines, etc. | 0% | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
Total Unit Sales | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | 4,530 | |
Unit Prices | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Car Wash | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | |
Vacuum Cleaning | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | |
Car Paint | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | |
Oil Change | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | |
Other Repair | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | |
Vending Machines, etc. | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | $2.50 | |
Sales | |||||||||||||
Car Wash | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $6,300 | |
Vacuum Cleaning | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | |
Car Paint | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $31,500 | |
Oil Change | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 | |
Other Repair | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $25,200 | |
Vending Machines, etc. | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
Total Sales | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | $74,010 | |
Direct Unit Costs | Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | |
Car Wash | 0.00% | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 |
Vacuum Cleaning | 0.00% | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 |
Car Paint | 0.00% | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 | $1.13 |
Oil Change | 0.00% | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
Other Repair | 0.00% | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 |
Vending Machines, etc. | 0.00% | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 |
Direct Cost of Sales | |||||||||||||
Car Wash | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | $2,678 | |
Vacuum Cleaning | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | |
Car Paint | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | $709 | |
Oil Change | $236 | $236 | $236 | $236 | $236 | $236 | $236 | $236 | $236 | $236 | $236 | $236 | |
Other Repair | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | $536 | |
Vending Machines, etc. | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | $128 | |
Subtotal Direct Cost of Sales | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 | $4,821 |
Personnel Plan | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
General Manager | 0% | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 |
Mechanics | 0% | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 | $12,124 |
Administrative | 0% | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 |
Total People | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Total Payroll | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 | $18,852 |
General Assumptions | |||||||||||||
Month 1 | Month 2 | Month 3 | Month 4 | Month 5 | Month 6 | Month 7 | Month 8 | Month 9 | Month 10 | Month 11 | Month 12 | ||
Plan Month | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
Current Interest Rate | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | |
Long-term Interest Rate | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | |
Tax Rate | 30.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | 40.00% | |
Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Is the idea of owning a car wash business sparking your interest? It’s a common dream among those passionate about cars, entrepreneurship, or simply looking for a fulfilling business venture.
If you’re ready to make this aspiration a reality and pondering, how much does it costs to open a car wash , then you’ve arrived at the perfect starting point with the right place. This guide will give you an overview of what it takes financially to start a car wash business.
Eager to learn what it takes to get your car wash up and running? Let’s begin this journey together.
Starting a car wash business in the United States typically requires an initial investment between $377,500 and $2,500,000 . These costs vary greatly depending on factors such as the size and type of the car wash, its location, and the quality of the equipment used.
In terms of profitability, average car wash profit margins typically range from 20% to 35% . However, with effective management and operational efficiency, car washes can achieve net profits of 40% to 65% , depending on the type of car wash and location.
Before we get into details, check out this car wash business startup cost checklist. It will help you plan your startup budget and know how much financing you need to get started.
Item | Average Cost |
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One-time Expenses | |
Down payment or lease deposits | $30,000 – $10,00,000 |
Construction and renovation | $100,000 – $500,000 |
Car wash system and equipment | $100,000 – $250,000 |
Business license and permits | $500 – $10,000 |
Initial inventory and supplies | $2,000 – $10,000 |
Annual Insurance | $10,000 – $25,000 |
Marketing and advertising launch | $5,000 – $20,000 |
Total One-Time Expenses | $247,500 to $18,15,000 |
Recurring Expenses (Per Month) | |
Rent/Mortgage | $1,000 – $10,000 |
Utilities (water, electricity) | $2,500 – $10,000 |
Staffing and payroll | $3,000 – $20,000 |
Marketing and advertising | $1,000 – $5,000 |
Supplies and inventory restock | $1,000 – $5,000 |
Maintenance and repairs | $1,000 – $5,000 |
Total Recurring Expenses | $9,500 to $55,000 |
Total | $2,57,000 to $18,70,000 |
Using this car wash startup cost checklist, you can plan your startup budget and get an idea of how much financing you will need.
You now have a list of potential expenses and a rough estimate of your startup costs. Let’s estimate your actual startup costs using these two proven methods.
The first, traditional method involves using a startup costs calculator to estimate the startup costs. However, the second, the Upmetrics method, is an innovative method that uses the Upmetrics financial forecasting tool.
Let’s understand both methods so that you can choose one that suits your requirements the best.
The calculator includes categories such as pre-trading, website setup, marketing, operations, and people. You can enter the estimated costs in each field and let the calculator estimate the costs for you.
Remember that many startup costs fall under recurring expenses, so cover those costs monthly, quarterly, or annually.
Calculate your startup costs using this calculator.
It is an intuitive and efficient method of calculating startup costs. Using Upmetrics will not just help you estimate startup costs but also help with financial forecasting.
All you need to do is enter your sales, costs, and other financial assumptions and let the tool calculate monthly/quarterly/ and yearly projections for you.
Check out the financial forecasting tool for accurate financial forecasting. Once you have an accurate estimate of startup costs, you can easily identify funding requirements for your laundromat.
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O nce you accurately estimate startup costs, you can easily identify funding requirements for your car wash business.
Raising funds for a new startup is nerve-wracking and time-consuming, but having a solid car wash business plan can make things a lot easier.
Let’s move ahead and discuss the factors that affect your car wash business startup costs.
Starting a car wash business involves careful planning and understanding of the start-up costs involved. Here are the few factors that significantly affect the startup costs of a car wash business, explained in detail:
Understanding the startup costs for different models of car wash businesses is important, as these can vary significantly depending on the type of operation you choose to establish.
The different car wash models associated are tunnel, self-serve, and automatic car washes.
Starting a Tunnel Car Wash typically involves higher startup costs due to the need for advanced equipment and a larger space. The land and construction costs alone can range from $1,00,000 to $5,00,000 for acquiring suitable land.
The equipment, which includes advanced conveyor systems and wash mechanisms, can vary widely in cost.
Self-Serve Car Washes are cheaper to start because they use simpler machines and customers do most of the washing themselves.
They also need less land and construction, just needing a few small areas where customers can wash their cars with hoses and cleaning products.
Automatic Car Wash falls somewhere in between, with moderate to high startup costs depending on the technology used, such as touchless systems.
The land and construction needs are generally smaller than tunnel car wash setups, but the automated machinery can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000 .
One should be clear about choosing the right model that aligns with your budget and business objectives.
Selecting and purchasing land is a foundational expense in setting up a car wash business. The cost of land varies depending on its location, with urban areas generally being more expensive than rural areas.
In urban areas, real estate prices can be higher, as seen in metro areas like New York where the average cost can reach up to $12.67 per square foot.
The downpayment or lease deposits needed to secure a location can range from $30,000 to $1,000,000 . This range depends on different market conditions and the scale of the car wash facility being used in that area.
Choosing whether to lease or buy depends on your budget and business strategy. Leasing might offer less financial strain upfront and more flexibility, while buying could minimize long-term expenses and grant more control over the property.
Once a location is secured, the next major phase is construction. This includes building the structure and making the site functional for a car wash service.
The construction costs can vary from $100,000 to $500,000 , including the creation of the car wash structure, and installation of essential systems like plumbing and electrical.
Just as in real estate investments, the cost of constructing a car wash can be seen as similar to purchasing retail space, where expenses can range between $150 to $300 per square foot if opting to purchase.
In construction, similar high expenses are involved in developing a state-of-the-art car wash facility that meets all regulatory standards and customer expectations.
When starting a car wash, the equipment you need will significantly influence your startup costs. Generally, these costs can range from $30,000 to $100,000 , but the exact amount depends on the type of car wash you plan to operate, such as self-service, automatic, or full-service.
Here are some key pieces of equipment typically required:
It’s important to choose high-quality equipment because cheaper options might not last as long and could lead to higher repair costs and less satisfied customers.
Investing in good quality equipment helps ensure your car wash operates smoothly and efficiently, reducing downtime and maintenance issues.
Before you can open your car wash, you will need to obtain the necessary permits and licenses. The cost for these can range from $100 to $10,000 , depending on local regulations.
This may include a business license, a building permit, a sign permit, and possibly environmental permits.
The process of obtaining these permits and licenses can be time-consuming and complex, so it’s important to start this process early.
These are the ongoing costs associated with running the car wash. They include utilities (water, electricity, etc.), maintenance costs, salaries for any employees, and the cost of supplies like soap and wax.
These costs can range from $1,000 to $10,000 per month or more, depending on the size and volume of your car wash.
It’s important to carefully track these costs and to budget for unexpected expenses, such as equipment repairs or increases in utility costs.
Remember that these costs will be ongoing, so they need to be factored into your long-term business plan.
To attract customers to your new car wash, you will need to invest in marketing and advertising. This can include things like signage, print and online advertising, and promotional events.
These costs can range from $500 to $2,000 per month.
Effective marketing can help to increase your customer base and revenue, but it’s important to track the results of your marketing efforts to ensure that they are cost-effective.
Remember that marketing is an ongoing cost, and you will need to continually invest in marketing to attract new customers and retain existing ones.
Finally, you will need to budget for insurance costs. This can include liability insurance, property insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and possibly other types of coverage.
Insurance costs can vary widely but expect to pay between $2,000 and $10,000 per year for a comprehensive business insurance policy.
Insurance is a critical part of protecting your business from unexpected costs, such as lawsuits or property damage.
It’s important to work with an experienced insurance agent to ensure that you have the right types and amounts of coverage for your car wash business.
1. choose your location wisely.
While a prime location can drive more traffic, it also comes with higher costs. Consider less expensive areas that still offer good visibility and access. Doing market research can help you find a balance between cost and potential revenue.
Begin with a more basic setup, such as a self-service or mobile car wash, to reduce initial investments in land, construction, and equipment. As your business grows, you can reinvest profits to expand services and infrastructure.
High-quality, used car wash equipment can often be purchased at a fraction of the cost of new equipment. Look for reputable sellers that are closing or upgrading. Just ensure the equipment is in good working condition to avoid future repair costs.
Utilize low-cost marketing strategies, such as social media, word-of-mouth, and local partnerships, to build your brand. Creating and managing your digital presence personally can save costs on traditional marketing services.
And that’s it! This guide helps you understand the costs needed to start a car wash business. What should you do next? It’s time to figure out the exact money you’ll need to start your car wash.
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How profitable is a car wash business on average.
According to the International Car Wash Association , there were 62,668 car wash in 2020 in the United States generating a $15 billion turnover. So, yes car wash businesses can reach profit margins of about 10-20% on average. However, this figure can vary depending on the specific circumstances of size, services, and location.
The average cost of marketing and advertising for a car wash business typically ranges from 2% to 5% of the total startup costs or expenses. These costs can vary significantly based on the size and location of the car wash facility.
Each funding option has its own pros and cons. Choose the one that aligns best with your business goals and values.
Let’s see some funding options for the car wash business :
Yes, car washes are always in demand. Not everyone has the time or will to wash their cars, so they gladly pay someone else to do the work for them. With millions of registered vehicles in the U.S., the need for car washes remains strong for the above reason.
Fixed expenses are usually costs that remain constant regardless of changes in sales volume or business activity. Some of the fixed expenses for car wash businesses include:
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We've gathered information from the UK's major cinema chains and spoken to experts about how long you can expect adverts and trailers to run until the main event actually begins. Read this and the rest of our Weekend Money content below and we'll be back on Monday with live updates.
Saturday 8 June 2024 08:06, UK
By Narbeh Minassian , news reporter
The time on your ticket is 7pm, but you already know it's not going to start then.
So, what time do you get to the cinema?
If you're arriving at 7.10pm, you're almost certainly safe, but any later and you may cut it fine.
Here, we've gathered information from the UK's major cinema chains and spoken to experts about how long you can expect adverts and trailers to run until the main event actually begins.
According to the Cineworld website, ads and trailers "normally last between 30-45 minutes before the actual film begins".
The cinema also asks customers to collect tickets at least 20 minutes before the listed time "to make the most of their visit".
There appears to be a shorter wait at Odeon, which claims advert and trailer length is "typically 15-25 minutes" - but this varies with each performance and can be "considerably less".
"We always recommend to avoid disappointment you arrive with enough time to enter the screen at the scheduled performance start time," the website says.
There's a wider range at Everyman, which says it plays 25 minutes' worth of adverts and trailers.
But beware - "the length of ads and trailers varies for special events and it can be between 15 and 40 minutes, subject to type of event".
There isn't any specific information on the website and we got no response when we reached out to them, but Showcase did respond to a customer on social media on this very question.
In a May 2022 tweet, the cinema said: "The advertised time is when the adverts/ trailers start and are approximately 20-25 minutes long before each show."
Vue offers a more precise window: "Please be aware that most films have around 20 to 25 minutes of ads and trailers before the feature starts."
Its only recommendation is to be in your seat at the time stated so you "don't take any chances in missing the start of your film".
'In general, it's 24 minutes'
Karen Stacey, the chief executive of Digital Cinema Media, which supplies advertisement for the likes of Odeon, Vue and Cineworld, told Sky News the wait is typically 24 minutes - 12 minutes for ads, and 12 for trailers.
This remains true whatever the film and whatever the time of day, with about 95% of DCM's schedules "exactly the same".
"It's very formulaic, that's what consumers are used to," she said. "By making it consistent in length, people are always happy to come and join in."
She said 24 minutes gives schedulers enough time to prepare the film and allow a more staggered entry for the audience - while also bringing in revenue.
Any longer than half an hour, though, is "rare".
"Cinemas want to have as many films in as possible and they want to be mindful they don't finish too late in the evening," Ms Stacey said.
"My experience working with them is they are quite strict."
Are there rules over the length?
As the above suggests, there aren't any set rules or procedures governing cinema advertising length.
Kathryn Jacob, chief executive of cinema advertising company Pearl & Dean, said the length was determined by the cinema.
"Some cinemas take only one ad, like the BFI IMAX, and the maximum length is determined by the cinemas themselves," she told Sky News.
"Factors determining the length depend on demand from advertisers and the films that a cinema might want to showcase to the audience that's at the screening via trailers."
Cinema policy is the key decider and she said research has shown audiences find advertising in cinema "part of the entertainment".
Do viewers like the adverts and trailers?
Ms Jacob may have a point.
According to research published by DCM , advertising in cinemas is more effective than in any other media.
For a 60-second advert in the cinema, viewers will watch 48 seconds, which is a far higher proportion than TV or social media.
It is also highly trusted, with DCM citing a survey by IPA Touchpoints claiming nearly 100% of respondents say they trust what they see in the cinema - for comparison, 75% trust TV adverts.
Avid cinema-goer Bill Boswell, who pays £18 a month for an unlimited pass at Cineworld on the Isle of Wight, said he was happy to wait.
"I know that these adverts help pay for the cinema to run," he told Sky News. "The cinema is my place to escape, so it's good for my mental health and I would not want to lose it.
"If I watch at home, I can sometimes reach for my mobile phone, but a film on the big screen would get my 100% attention, so I just accept the pre-show adverts."
But what are the drawbacks?
The main thing Mr Boswell considers is his car, as his nearest Cineworld offers three hours of free parking.
"I would sometimes plan on 30 minutes of trailers and work back so I can fit the free parking in, as the cinema costs enough already," he said.
"If the film is more than two and a half hours, I park outside town and walk to the cinema."
Consumer expert Martin Lewis raised parking tickets as one of the issues in a 2019 tweet, in which he said he waited 33 minutes for a film to start.
Responding to one user, he said greater clarity would help customers to save on parking tickets and babysitting, while giving "legitimate expectation".
"And there's no rigorous research that prices [cinema tickets] would go up - they're often set by market demand," he added.
Are there alternatives?
If you want to avoid the pre-show altogether, your best bet might be independent or community cinemas.
Draycott Community Cinema, for example, is the only cinema in the Somerset village and is run by volunteers.
Committee member Chloe Haywood told Sky News they are always debating how long to make their pre-show.
They try to keep it to two short trailers, often without any adverts - though they are planning to find a sponsor later this year.
"We do find that it sets the audience up for the screening," she said, referring to their brief pre-show.
"We don't have trailers for long. They're to advertise the next two films, any local news that might be of interest, and then standard 'switch off your phones' type info."
We had a lot of feedback after our in-depth look at why concert ticket prices are so high these days...
Here's some of what you said...
Why do arenas and sports events have to charge so much for food and drinks? Over £8 a pint is absolutely scandalous and opportunistic greed. Britain is an absolute rip off. Lee J
In the same way that football has been gentrified, music is being steered towards the rich and middle class - real fans like me are no longer wanted by agents like Ticketmaster. Frontman
The ones responsible are the ones paying the prices like with coffee shops and other consumer products. Stop paying stupid prices, they won't charge them! Toby
Why are resale tickets allowed to be tripled or quadrupled? Recently offered a David Gilmour ticket for £600??? Springbok
1970... $7.50 to see Elvis at his prime in Vegas. The greatest entertainer ever. 2020... £300 to see Taylor Swift. The most overrated singer around today. I know who got the best deal there! Steve Elliott
A quick calculation shows $7.50 in 1970 is the equivalent of $60.61 today.
Next, a brief mention of Subway's decision to change its ordering process in all stores to electronic kiosks by the end of the year...
Some readers complained in our comments box but when we asked our followers on LinkedIn whether they liked or loathed self-service via a screen, this was the result...
Another post that got you exercised contained quotes from the boss of Emirates comparing Heathrow to a Second World War airport ...
There wasn't much love for the UK's biggest airport from readers - or for any other airport across the country...
There need to be a lot of change at Heathrow! Specially with immigration checks. The long queues are killing me, someone can't wait 2hrs in a queue to get a clearance, it's absurd! Cheka
Heathrow is not the only one. Coming back to UK through Gatwick yesterday was a sobering experience. Tatty floor covering, scuffed and drab paint everywhere. Wall graphics lacking any imagination or vibrancy. Narrow walkways and corridors. Doesn't show the UK in a good light all. Frequent traveller
Heathrow a Second World War airport? Try coming off a plane with 300 others at Leeds Bradford and queueing outside in the cold and pouring rain trying to shuffle in through a small door that looks like it used to be an emergency exit. How difficult can it be to erect something? Paula Blue
I totally disagree Heathrow is as bad as the president says. Has he ever visited Manchester Airport? AJ
A major HMRC glitch on Monday meant 500,000 families did not get their child benefit on time. Multiple readers wrote in with their views...
So they will be paying compensation then? As they would fine us for late payments... Cybertuck
HMRC? Apologise? Due to an error by working tax credits, I've only just been paid six years' worth. And as to child maintenance payments… I can't even begin to discuss that without crying. LWE
Is there any government IT system in this country that works as it should? Tudor1
I don't have children, very sadly, but if I were told that HMRC were "sorry" for this glitch I would probably feel very violent. We get a lot of apologies these days which mean absolutely nothing (regrettably). Gillydhill
Confirming the problem had been fixed late on Monday afternoon, HMRC said: "We are very sorry some customers didn't receive their scheduled child benefit payments as expected and we understand the concern and difficulty this may have caused.
"We've fixed the problem and affected customers will now receive their payments on Wednesday morning."
The news agenda this week has been dominated by election campaigning - with the first leaders' debate taking place on Tuesday night.
It saw Rishi Sunak cheer his supporters with the repeated claim that Labour would put up taxes by £2,000.
Sir Keir Starmer was, most observers thought, far too slow to respond - but the claim began to unravel the next day.
Data and economics editor Ed Conway's analysis of the Tory calculations suggested the £2,000 rise was actually spread out over four years - so £500 a year may have been a more suitable number for the PM to throw at his opponent.
Concluding his piece, Conway said you "probably shouldn't" believe the figures - but if you used the same methodology as the Tories, it would show they had put up taxes by £3,000 a year over the course of this parliament. Or £13,000, if you wanted to present the numbers in the same way as Mr Sunak did during the debate.
Read Conway's full analysis here ...
Some distance from Westminster, the 20 countries that use the euro saw an interest rate cut this week - the European Central Bank moving before the US Fed and Bank of England.
A cut in the UK is currently priced in by markets for September - in the meantime, British holidaymakers could benefit from a weaker euro against the pound.
Business presenter Ian King says a potential weakening of the euro could have wider implications.
He explained: "It comes with risks, not least in terms of pushing up the cost of imports - particularly energy, which is priced in dollars, which could in turn push up inflation."
The price of exports into the US could go down - potentially undercutting American firms.
King went on: "A weaker euro would also carry risks in a US election year in which both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, his challenger, will be seeking to out-bid each other with protectionist policies."
Read his full analysis here ...
The Money blog is your place for consumer news, economic analysis and everything you need to know about the cost of living - bookmark news.sky.com/money.
It runs with live updates every weekday - while on Saturdays we scale back and offer you a selection of weekend reads.
Check them out this morning and we'll be back on Monday with rolling news and features.
The Money team is Bhvishya Patel, Jess Sharp, Katie Williams, Brad Young and Ollie Cooper, with sub-editing by Isobel Souster. The blog is edited by Jimmy Rice.
The BBC's content arm is among the suitors vying to buy the television production company which owns the rights to The Gruffalo.
Sky News has learnt that BBC Studios is participating in a sale process for Magic Light Pictures, which has won three BAFTAs and secured a quartet of Oscar nominations.
The auction is being run by Gotham Street, a specialist media deals boutique.
A number of other bidders are also said to be involved in the process given the quality of Magic Light's content library, which includes a number of works by The Gruffalo's creators, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The Gruffalo has become one of Britain's best-known children's characters, telling the story of an adventurous mouse that fends off a series of would-be predators by telling them about a supposedly imaginary creature called a gruffalo.
In the 2011 sequel, The Gruffalo's Child, the mouse then scares off a young gruffalo by using shadows to project a giant version of itself.
The two films have been distributed internationally by Magic Light, and along with the original Gruffalo books have sparked substantial merchandising revenues as well as a theme park attraction at Chessington World of Adventures.
The woman alleged to be the inspiration for the stalker in hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer is suing the streaming platform for $170m (£133m).
The show is said to be based on the real-life experiences of writer Richard Gadd, who plays himself as he copes with stalker Martha Scott.
Fiona Harvey, 58, claims she is the inspiration for Martha, who begins stalking Gadd after he serves her a free cup of tea in the pub where he works.
In the lawsuit, Ms Harvey has accused Netflix of spreading "brutal lies", including that she is a "twice convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison".
"Defendants told these lies, and never stopped, because it was a better story than the truth, and better stories made money," it states.
"As a result of defendants' lies, malfeasance and utterly reckless misconduct, Harvey's life had been ruined."
Sky News's US partner network NBC News reports the lawsuit described the show's claim "this is a true story" as "the biggest lie in television history".
"Netflix destroyed a woman, claiming, among many allegations, that she was a convicted woman," Richard Roth, a lawyer for Ms Harvey, wrote in an email.
"It never contacted her. It never checked the facts. It never made any effort to understand the truth of its 'true story!'"
The lawsuit seeks actual damages and compensatory damages at $50m (£39m) each, punitive damages at $20m (£16m); as well as "all profits" from Baby Reindeer at $50m (£39m).
A Netflix spokesperson told Sky News: "We intend to defend this matter vigorously and to stand by Richard Gadd's right to tell his story."
Administrators to The Body Shop are aiming to clinch a sale of the stricken cosmetics retailer by the end of the month, even as its former owner veers away from making an offer for it.
Sky News' city editor Mark Kleinman has learnt that FRP Advisory, which was appointed to handle the chain's insolvency in January, has asked for indicative bids by next Tuesday.
British entrepreneur Mike Lynch has been cleared of all charges by a US jury in the high-profile fraud case related to the sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2011.
Dr Lynch, who was extradited to the US to face trial just over a year ago, was acquitted alongside a former finance executive Stephen Chamberlain who had faced the same charges.
They were accused of conspiracy and attempted fraud over the £8.3bn sale to HP - a deal that has been the subject of costly legal action since.
Labour is promising to get more young people on the housing ladder as it announces its "freedom to buy" scheme on Friday.
The party is pledging to make the existing mortgage guarantee scheme - which sees the government act as a guarantor for people unable to save big deposits - into a permanent fixture if it wins the election on 4 July.
Meanwhile, the Tories are promising a tax cut for parents by raising the threshold for when families have to pay a levy on their child benefit.
The current system means if either parents or a parent's partner earns more than £60,000, they begin paying the high income child benefit tax charge, and lose the benefit altogether when a salary hits £80,000.
But if the Tories win the election on 4 July, they have promised to increase the threshold to £120,000 before any tax is paid, and to £160,000 before the benefit is withdrawn, as well as base it on a household income, rather than an individual.
Ever wanted to own your own Victorian island fort?
Well now you can - with two being listed with a guide price of £1m.
Spitbank Fort in Hampshire and No Man's Land Fort off the Isle of Wight have been listed for auction and can be bought separately - or as a pair if you can't pick between the two.
During the Second World War, the forts were used to defend the Portsmouth dockyards.
No Man's Fort is substantially bigger and probably presents itself more as a business opportunity, but Spitbank offers nine large bedroom suites across three floors and could potentially work as a private home to the right buyer.
No Man's Fort has its own traditional English pub, a nightclub, and a helipad, while Spitbank Fort naturally boasts a wine cave plus a swimming pool and spa complex.
"Throughout my career as an auctioneer I've seen several sea forts hit the market that have achieved impressive prices as buyers have sought to pursue these trophy assets," said Robin Howeson, head of Savills Auctions.
"Having been carefully restored by the current owners, No Man's and Spitbank Fort represent exceptional market value, each guided at £1m.
"Both offer an opportunity like no other; a waterfront location, up to 99,000sq ft of space and a chance to champion the heritage and legacy of these iconic maritime structures."
The auction takes place on 18 June.
If you missed out on the general sales but want to bag yourself a last-minute ticket to Taylor Swift's show in Edinburgh tonight , it could set you back a whopping £4,000.
Not to fear, however, as it is currently possible to land yourself a ticket for as little as £271 - if you settle for a somewhat restricted view.
We've checked resale giant Viagogo for the latest prices, accurate as of 10.30am.
As is often the case with popular tours listed on resale sites, many of the tickets are sold individually - so if you're happy to go alone tonight, you're more likely to get a ticket.
For context, a ticket at general sale cost somewhere between £80-£160 depending on where you sit/stand.
As it stands, the cheapest seat with an unrestricted view of the stage is currently up for sale at £323.
Just one ticket is up for £271, but has a "restricted view".
Bringing a crowd
If you're looking to take someone with you, the cheapest pair of tickets without any restricted view will cost you a combined £1,706.
However, if you're happy with a restricted or limited view, you can pay the cheaper price of £538 for the pair (£269 each).
You can buy up to four tickets in the same area for £303 each (£1,212 together) for a restricted view, or £555 each (£2,220 together) for an unobstructed view of the stage.
Getting closer to the action
Standing tickets are much sought after given their proximity to the stage.
As alluded to at the top of this post, one frankly optimistic reseller has listed four general admission tickets for a staggering £4,256 each (in the "floor" section shown in the map below).
However, you can get even closer - with one ticket remaining in the separate section to the left of the stage at £651 and another to the right at £559.
A word of caution
Ticket resale sites, including Viagogo, have previously been accused of "ripping off" consumers amid concerns customers could be turned away at venues because of restrictions on some resold tickets.
The company was told in 2019 that it was required to make a number of changes to the way it collects and presents information about tickets on its site.
It has since pledged to be compliant with UK watchdogs and now offers a "100% order guarantee [which] covers both buyers and sellers".
If you're happy paying over the odds for last-minute tickets, make sure you're buying through a site with such a guarantee and always beware of scams!
House prices in the UK dropped by 0.1% between April and May, data from mortgage lender Halifax shows.
Analysts had expected a drop of around 0.2%, while last week, rival lender Nationwide said its measure of house prices rose in May after falling in the previous two months.
In the 12 months to May, prices rose by 1.5%, Halifax said - faster than the median forecast in a Reuters news agency poll for an annual increase of 1.2%.
"Market activity remained resilient throughout the spring months, supported by strong nominal wage growth and some evidence of an improvement in confidence about the economic outlook," Halifax's head of mortgages, Amanda Bryden, said.
The stable picture for property prices over the last three months was likely to give more confidence to buyers and sellers, she added.
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February 28, 2024. Business Plan. Creating a comprehensive business plan is crucial for launching and running a successful car wash. This plan serves as your roadmap, detailing your vision, operational strategies, and financial plan. It helps establish your car wash's identity, navigate the competitive market, and secure funding for growth.
A solid business plan must include financial data to provide an accurate assessment of the business's potential success. When crafting your business plan, you should estimate the projected revenue for your car wash service. The revenue forecast needs to be coherent and easily understandable.
It helps you organize your daily business activities better. It helps you manage your team properly. All in all, a car wash business plan comes in handy for organizing and managing your business better. It makes running your business a hassle-free process, which in turn helps you provide quality services and have a profitable business.
In this article we go through, step-by-step, all the different sections you need in your car wash business plan. Use this template to create a complete, clear and solid business plan that get you funded. 1. Executive Summary. The executive summary of a business plan gives a sneak peek of the information about your business plan to lenders and ...
Emphasizes the company's competitive advantage or unique offerings. - Example: Speedy Suds Stands out by providing a superior car wash experience with eco-friendly practices, cutting-edge technology, premium car care products, and exceptional customer service. 2.4. Target Market.
Figures mainly talk in this car wash business plan template section. Mention your projected earnings here. You should also mention sources of revenue and their projected growth. Give a financial breakdown disclosing even potential losses. It helps to mention when you expect to break even in this section.
Section 7: Funding request. Every epic road trip needs some fuel, and for your car wash venture, that's where funding comes in. In this section, we'll discuss the financial aspects of your car wash business plan. 💰 Initial startup costs: It's important to think about the money you need to get your car wash off the ground.
1 - Everyone appreciates a clean car. 2 - Research and experience show that the average household income in the area is 70,000 so they can afford a 10 to 15 dollar exterior car wash once a week without sacrificing their essentials. 3 - We assume current and long term loan rates will be 10% and tax rate will be 25%.
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