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Americans love their cars. They spend billions of dollars to maintain them-and this tender loving care includes keeping them spick-and-span. With no inventory and no costly labor, a car wash is one of the most stable and profitable businesses you can start. In this book, industry experts walk you through the four most popular types of car washes-full-service, in-bay automatic, exterior conveyer and self-service-and reveal the pros and cons of each. No matter what type you choose, you'll get essential advice on: - Writing a business plan and getting financing - Setting up an environmentally friendly car wash - Hiring the best employees - Purchasing the newest washing equipment - Creative marketing and advertising techniques - and more! Valuable industry information, hundreds of essential resources and time-tested business tactics put you on the road to success

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