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Driving habits and traffic patterns change dramatically in September: Be ready!

Traffic patterns change in September. In major ways. From college kids, to parents, big box retailers and more. Learn more… I like doing an annual reminder that Labor Day is the most important date to have highlighted on the promotional calendar of any brick-and-mortar retail business. Here’s why. There’s lots of sporting events like football…
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You Can’t Save Your Way to Success

Without the investment needed to respond to payment trends, customers take their business elsewhere. Where does your car wash sit? Without the investment needed to respond to payment trends, customers take their business elsewhere. Where does your car wash sit? Sometimes, in the life cycle of a business, there comes a time when company leadership…
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Unlimited Washes – Limited Profit

The real issue for car wash owners considering memberships – particularly unlimited – is the long-term profit potential. Unlimited Wash programs have their place – but don’t confuse heavy use with loyalty. In an article entitled “Customer loyalty: why loyalty programs are no longer enough”there are lots of facts supporting an overall decline in consumer interest…
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Chips Ahoy!

Planning ahead for supply chain pressure for anything with a chip inside… Waiting months for a new car is really old news now. Planning ahead for supply chain pressure for anything with a chip inside… Waiting months for a new car is really old news now. If you have been in the market for a…
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Give your business an UBER LYFT

Independent, self-service car washes offer these drivers around the clock convenience they need! There are over 1.7 million ride share drivers in the U.S., split primarily between two providers, Uber and Lyft. Uber has roughly 1 million drivers, Lyft claims 700,000. For Uber, the company has seen a steady increase in drivers since the app’s…