self-service car wash investment?

[Jack Yen]

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone could help share their experience with self-service car wash investment? I came across one that's for the business and real estate and seems interesting. I don't know how much the owner/operator has to be involved on a daily basis although it's self-served so I would like to get an idea. Any comments are highly appreciated! 

[Brett O.]

@Jack Yen... I have almost 20 years experience in this industry. Get plugged in with the local competition. It's been my experience that owners are happy to share some of their experience maybe some of their vendors and so on. Plan on dealing with some damage from customers. It's going to happen. Subscribe to a carwash magazine. As it was said before find someone you can trust to spearhead the day-to-day operation of the facility. Trust but verify. Must become familiar with the machine room and changing out hoses and pumps as needed. Order and manage chemicals. Empty trash and hose down wash bays daily if not twice. Hopefully your location is great and your traffic count is even better.

Best of luck!