Steps Toward Investing

Reasons to Invest
If you’ve ever seen a car wash on a sunny Saturday, with a long line of customers, the reasons that a car wash is a good investment is obvious. There is a lot that goes into starting a car wash, from choosing the most profitable location, to the site layout, all that way to the startup and marketing of your car wash. Pesco has been guiding investors through that process for over 30 years and we have the experience & knowledge to make sure that your wash is the most profitable it can be.

Why Choose Pesco?
Pesco has been the leader in the car wash industry for the southeast for over 30 years. We have the experience and knowledge to help guide you through the process of investing in or renovating your car wash. We have everything you need to be successful in the car wash business including a strong sales staff, knowledgeable service technicians, and an experienced installation team. Pesco has successfully installed over 350 car washes in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and the pan handle of Florida, giving us the knowledge to help you become a successful car wash operator.


Site Selection
Choosing where your car wash will be located is one of the most important aspects in the car wash process. There are many areas to focus on during this stage including:

• Traffic Count
• Speed Limit
• Vertical Population
• Competition
• Consumer Income
• Vehicle per Household
• Visibility
• Proximity to Traffic lights
• Proximity to Retail
• Consumer Preference

It is important to understand the trends of the location that you have selected along with getting the most up-to-date data available so that you can be assured the of the profit potential for your site. We will use this information to develop a pro-forma analysis to determine the profit potential for your car wash.


Site Layout
Once you have decided on your location for your car wash, the next step is laying out the car wash on the property in the most efficient manner so that there is a smooth flow and effortless transfer from start to finish, allowing maximum stacking room for cars and the appropriate equipment so that you will have the ability to maintain maximum throughput.


Zoning and Permitting
Once you’ve decided on the location for your car wash, you will need to go through the steps to assure your property is zoned for a car wash. These permits are necessary to be able to begin construction. Some of the permits that are generally required are:

• Building Permit
• Sign Permit
• Sewer Permit
• Occupancy Permit
• Site-Development
• Curb Cut
• Grading


Financing
This is perhaps the most intimidating aspect of a car wash investment. The financing route that you take for your car wash will impact your ability to cover costs and ensure the profitability of your wash, so choosing the best option or combination of options is very important. Pesco Inc. can guide you towards a wide variety of financing options to best fit your financing needs and situation. Some of the options to consider are your local bank, the SBA, and a variety of companies that specialize in financing for car wash companies.


Equipment Selection
When choosing what equipment you want to put into your car wash, you must take into account a number of factors that relate to the anticipated number of cars that you will wash. The equipment selection is also important regarding the type of wash you wish to give your customers. Deciding on these factors before hand will help you better evaluate what type of equipment you will need for your car wash. A Proforma analysis helps dictate the equipment needed for your location.


Construction
Once you decide upon your equipment you want for your wash, you need to choose a contractor/builder who has experience in the car wash industry. Experience in this area is important due to some of the details regarding the constructions of a car wash that makes it a unique construction process. Our experience in dealing with a number of builders will help avoid many of the pitfalls of this process.