The Car Wash Life

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Not as Busy as I Hoped for

The car washes have been doing well after Tuesday's snow but not as excellent as I was hoping for. The roads have taken a long time to dry. We also received some showers on Saturday, plus some snow flurries on Sunday that further wet the roads. On the bright side, the forecast is looking good this... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

A Matter of Domination

January 2008. Dad entered Location D's market with the thought that he would dominate it. He ended up being incorrect with that line of thinking. About four miles away from Location D is a gas station over the Maryland line. D is a Pennsylvania business. Dad felt that he would be cheaper than the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Wrong in a Good Way

The snow forecast was wrong in a good way. The forecast had settled on 18 inches of heavy snow falling. Thankfully, we ended up with about three inches. From a business standpoint, that is better because less can be cleared, and the roads can thus dry quicker, enabling the car washes to get busier.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

A Major Non-Factor

Back in January, a competitor opened up near Location C. The car wash is an express wash tunnel. It cleans the exteriors. Customers can vacuum their vehicles for free, plus receive complimentary vending items for car care needs. I was not concerned about the competitor. Playing off of a famous... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 13, 2017

Snowy Mixed Feelings

If the forecast holds up, a big if, given the busted forecasts this season, we are in line for at least five inches of snow. Normally, I am ultra gung-ho about snow. This time, I have mixed feelings about it. From a business perspective, I am pining for it. Road salt means swamped days and new car... Sign in to see full entry.

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