Starting a bike wash business. Making money
in the business. It's true!
The bike
wash business can be very profitable. Of
course, profitability depends on a few contributing factors. Location,
competition, equipment, services, appearance and management are just some of
the factors that lead to a profitable location. Many ask how the bike wash
business can be so profitable.
Here's how:
Low labor cost... Typically only one part time employee.
Low direct operating cost.
Cash only... Coin/token/credit card operated machines means no
account receivables and no personal checks.
Customer provides labor
Inventory is small
Open 24 hours a day
You control prices for special promotions
Not just a seasonal business... Bike wash are used year round
Broad target market... Anyone who owns a vehicle, regardless of
age, income or gender.
Fixed costs such as bookkeeping and insurance are minimal.
Why do so many people invest in the
self-serve bike wash business?
High rate of return on initial investment
Easy management
Minimal labor issues
No cash flow or inventory control problems
Cash business -no accounts receivable
Tax incentives
Expansion opportunities
The price is right
The cost of owning a my bike wash system can vary, depending on land, building structure
and a few other factors. You may already own land, if not, purchasing or
leasing property will be added to your cost of investment. Building structure,
of course, will vary because of local building codes which may require you to
use certain materials. You should consult with your equipment supplier regarding
construction cost and what material you should use.
Equipment costs for your self-service - automatic touch less bike
wash will vary depending on the number of self service and in-bay automatic bays
installed. Themselves, you should always install the maximum number of income
producing equipment the property will allow. With the best locations bringing a
premium price you will want to get income from as many sources as possible.
Another factor is method of payment. Customers should be able to pay for all
services available at your site with whatever type of money they have with them
at the time they visit your wash. This could be coins, bills, or credit cards. Owning
a bike wash can be expanded into related areas such as full service, exterior
automatic and detail centers. The self-service bike wash is an industry which
offers bike cleaning services to the motoring consumers who can wash their own
vehicle.
Today's modern bike wash
In the beginning, self-service bike washes offered limited
services which were simply high pressure wash and rinse.today, the bike wash facility
has developed into a complete bike care center with a wide range of services
and income producing options that include:
Count down timers
Low pressure pre-soak
Foaming brush for scrubbing action
High pressures clear cold soft water rinse
High and low pressure sealant wax
High and low pressure clear coat protectant
Low pressure spot-free rinse
Today's consumer is looking for value and quality service for
their car cleaning needs. The self-service bike wash provides them with just
that. Since you wash the bike yourself, you'll gain the personal
Satisfaction of knowing that all the tools you need to do an
excellent job are available there for you.
With today's demands on time and convenience, an in-bay
automatic proves to be an essential component for successful modem bike washes.
With features and options that customers can choose from. Features that, not
only provide a clean vehicle, but also, put on a good show, making the bike
wash a fun experience!
Features like:
Hot foamy presoak
Tire cleaner applicators onboard
Undercarriage wash
Scrubbing action oscillating high pressure wash and rinse
Triple shine foaming conditioner
Sizes the vehicle -length and height
Spot-free rinse
Onboard blowers
Rollover design for faster wash cycle
All components needed to create a unique wash experience that
will keep them coming back.
