You may not realise the real estate in your wash is valuable Supermarket retail executives and their suppliers like to say that the most valuable real estate in the world is the shelving in a supermarket. Consumer products companies vie for the most preferred placement on the shelves. They can expect to pay high slotting…

Summer is a great time to upgrade your carwash Summer is officially here and it’s time to head to the lake! Or, if you’re like most business owners, take advantage of a little down time. The warm weather and long summer days make for great vacations, trips to the beach, and fun with the family.…

Independent car wash operators get buying power… A lot of independent businesses join forces in order to compete in the marketplace. From independent food retailers, hardware stores, and service providers – to independent insurance agencies and realtors. These markets frequently band together to leverage each other in order to better market themselves and compete with…

What is Customer Loyalty?  International Customer Loyalty Month is a time when companies and their employees can be reminded to make an extra push to create loyal customers. Loyalty is what keeps someone coming back for more and choosing you over the competition. Creating loyalty is about a continuous effort that creates customer confidence and…

Car wash memberships have been fueling the industry over the last several years. Largely, unlimited car wash membership programs. But what’s in it for the operator? Are there benefits to unlimited? Or should there be other ways to provide “membership” without what some may consider drawbacks of an unlimited program? And can we deliver other…