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Originally Posted by Jakerooni

Autolaundry mag. And I'm sure it's all gross. But still it's not chump change. I don;t see many well managed tunnel washes going out of business. In fact I see them with lines all the way around the drive when the sun is out. Might be a local thing but to say there's no money in washing cars is bull. There's actually a LOT of money in washing cars if you know how to market it.

Edit* Here's a projection quote for financials out of a coin op. Mind you tunnel washes make considerably more than this but it's just off hand of an idea.

Revenue Projections-Bays
• Studies find that it takes a population base of 1000-1500 people to support 1 selfserve
bay. ( A town of 5000 people could theoretically support a total of 5 self-serve
bays between all competitors.)
• At this population level the National Average is approximately * $1350 per bay, per
month of gross income for one self-serve bay. (This is an estimate average only,
incomes can and do vary.)
Revenue Projections-Vacuums
• The ideal number of vacuums to have is 1-1/2 vacuums per 1 bay of self-serve. (I.E.
a 3- bay wash should have 4-5 vacuums placed somewhere on the lot).
• National average of revenue per vacuum is approximately * $222 per vacuum per
month in gross revenue. (Incomes can and will vary.)
Revenue Projections-Vending
• National average of vending revenue is approximately * $347 per month gross
revenue based on offering at least 4 different vending products.

Very interesting info Jake!