The Car Wash Life

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Saturday, September 23, 2017

Free Vacuums

An industry trend that has yet to become widespread in Maryland are car washes offering free vacuums to customers. The free vacuums are generally used as part of a package to draw customers in. Buy an exterior wash and one can vacuum for free. An operator can configure one's lot to have the free... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Autumn Is Slow, but...

Generally, autumn is the slowest season of the year. Warm weather, no salt, no pollen, and high school and college kids being in school are the reason why. There is a but to this. It is possible for snow to fall in late autumn, and a week or two can change the entire autumn. Recommended Reading... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Less People Coming in

Back in August 2015, the Big Bank branch near Location D called me to ask for a meeting to assess my account, to make sure I was availing myself to all the services. I agreed to meet. During the meeting, where I ended up getting a credit card from the bank, Scott the branch manager at the time said... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 18, 2017

Motorcycle Dad

For the first time in a good while, Dad is out riding his motorcycle. In early April, Dad hurt his knee, jumping up the waves from a crouched position at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. He ended up partially tearing his right leg's meniscus in the ocean at Myrtle Beach. He had surgery to repair the knee in... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Expanding?

Last decade was one of car wash expansion. This one has not seen any business. Dad entered the 21st Century with two properties. He owned and operated Location A. He was the landlord to Josh Gabber at Location Z. Dad himself leased Z from 1980 to 1983, then bought the property. A was acquired in... Sign in to see full entry.

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