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Whether The Weather
What do farmers and car wash operators have in common? They are weather watchers. And of course, weather is a key indicator for your car wash business. And, perhaps you know how your customers respond to weather patterns. If it’s raining, snowing, or the sun is shining, your business will be impacted one way or…
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David Beats Goliath
Small operators hold almost 75% of the car wash market. The car wash industry is growing and changing at a rapid pace. New wash technologies, payment systems and competitive challenges abound. Now is not the time to stand still. Smaller operators still hold the lion’s share of the market. The conveyor car wash space is…
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High-Tech is the new High-Touch
Wow! Nearly 50% of consumers say they will not shop at a store that doesn’t offer a contactless way to pay! Amazing. Right?! The facts are that COVID – 19 changed many things. Other than wearing masks, probably no other aspect of daily life has been changed more than a preference for touch-free payments. Tap and…
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Consumers Want Contactless Payments – adding, “Don’t Waste My Time”
Perhaps you missed this. In a great article, “Why Contactless Payments Are Key To Delivering Memorable In-Location Experiences,” Forbes outlined more of the ongoing, developing story about contactless payments. They are here to stay. But why is consumer movement to contactless payments such great news?.. Here’s why. Because it isn’t very often that an overwhelming percentage of…
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Low Inventory, Long Lead Times
Why You Should Order Parts Now The COVID-19 pandemic certainly threw everyone for a loop, but electronics manufacturers especially suffered thanks to supply chain disruptions and component shortages. The pandemic shut down a lot of avenues for raw materials and bulk electronic components, leaving manufacturers with half-finished products and idle capacity. Many components come from…