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    Leasing Car Wash Equipment

    I am interested in Leasing Car Wash Equipment. How does it work? Has anyone done it? What are the pitfalls? What to look out for? Please let me know what you all think, what you have heard or your experiences. Thank you.
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    closed/ for lease car washes in tri-state area?

    Does anyone know of any closed car washes or car washes for lease in the tri-state area? (NJ,NY, CT) Please let me know. Thank you.
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    Leasing a closed Wash

    I found a wash that has been closed for 1 month. It was an exterior wash and the original and only owner ran it since 73' until his death. His estate took over and when it came for a lease renewal the landlord did not want to go over 10 years. Aside from the lease not being long enough, the...
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    Owning a Car Wash in a Low Income Area.

    I've come across a few washes in lower income areas. What can I expect to run into. I have prepared a few questions to get this started and excited to hear what everyone has to say. Thank you. How do you cater to a lower income neighborhood? What have operators experienced? What to look out...
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    Getting a Consultant

    Recommendations? Resources? What to look for? All input is appreciated. Thank you.
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    Sources for Acquiring Financing

    Aside from friends, family, SBA Loans, and Banks what other sources are available?
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    Finding a Mentor

    Every "Great" had someone who mentored them and helped expedite the learning curve. This relationship I am in search of isn't solely to make a killing; but to chase history. Granted, we all have a story. But some of us have a different degree of greatness. What are your experiences? Did someone...
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    $1.95 or $2.95 Exterior Only.

    Am I crazy for even daring? To sum it up: Exterior Only. One or 2 persons would wash the exterior. Then send the car through the tunnel. Followed by another 1 or 2 persons drying a car down. That's it. Traffics High on a One Way Street. What does everyone think?
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    How have you dealt with your competitors especially if they're bigger than you?

    I am entertaining a wash. However, there is a larger wash less than a mile away that has a c-store, gas station, car wash of course, storage units, lube, and detail. Actually I met with the owner of this wash today and his most profitable part of his business is the car wash. Gave me some...
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    #'s Verification

    So I am currently in talks to acquire a location. However as we all know (or at least from my experience) it is almost impossible to verify the #'s and financials on a wash. The seller gave me a spreadsheet he created which is basically toilet paper since well..he created it. How can i know for...
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    Staying Open in Bad Weather/Additional Profit Centers

    Weather is everyone's #1 Factor. Even though the wash is closed in bad weather, what have you done (or seen) to hedge against this risk? I've seen gas stations, c-stores, pet washes, and even Rain Insurance. Any thoughts?
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