So, You Want to Own a Car Wash: Finding and Evaluating Retail Site Locations for Car Washes

This book is a must-read for anyone who is new to the car wash industry or for experienced operators thinking of expanding their operations. Gaudreau explodes the 6 most common myths about the car wash business, provides a big-picture overview of what is happening in all 8 segments of the industry, and shares a wealth of information on the 20 most critical variables to consider when building or buying a car wash location. Some of the variables include evaluating capture rates from traffic counts, understanding the impact of the surrounding competition, and detailing the process on how to get a new site approved for a car wash.