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Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$400,000Total Investment
$1,850,000 to $2,855,000Number of Units
7In Business Since
1992* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Welcome to Cactus Car Wash—an
oasis in the car wash industry and an
exciting new franchise opportunity.
At our six locations in Atlanta and
Charleston, Cactus Car Wash has created new
standards of excellence. We combine high tech tunnels and
unique methods of customer care to deliver
full-service car washing unlike anywhere
else.
For years, entrepreneurs and investors have
inquired about franchising. Now the business
that both Atlanta Magazine and Creative
Loafing name as “Best Car Wash”
in Atlanta is finally available as a
franchise.
Products & Services
In 1996, Frank Lynch built the first Cactus Car Wash in Charleston,
South Carolina with a simple goal: provide an outstanding car wash
experience. At Cactus Car Wash, the customers relax in a comfortable
lounge while the high-tech equipment and highly trained staff clean
their cars quickly and thoroughly. Wax and detailing services satisfy
the most ardent car-lovers. Before long, Cactus Car Wash became the
highest grossing car wash in America.
Cactus expanded into the heart of Atlanta in 1998. Once again, Cactus set new standards in customer care, quality and service at the Midtown location. This facility is the busiest car wash in the United States.
Today, Cactus Car Wash has six highly successful locations in Georgia and South Carolina. The facility, in the exclusive Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, opened in fall of 2003 and was one of five businesses named "Business of the Year" by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution and the Buckhead Business Association.
Cactus Car Wash operates on a "flex-serve" model, offering customers traditional full-service car washing, exterior-only express car washing, and a variety of special detailing and restoration options.
Cactus expanded into the heart of Atlanta in 1998. Once again, Cactus set new standards in customer care, quality and service at the Midtown location. This facility is the busiest car wash in the United States.
Today, Cactus Car Wash has six highly successful locations in Georgia and South Carolina. The facility, in the exclusive Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, opened in fall of 2003 and was one of five businesses named "Business of the Year" by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution and the Buckhead Business Association.
Cactus Car Wash operates on a "flex-serve" model, offering customers traditional full-service car washing, exterior-only express car washing, and a variety of special detailing and restoration options.
Training & Support
Services- Pre-opening: Extensive hands-on and classroom training program for Owners and Managers, site selection assistance and business plan assistance
- Grand opening: two weeks of on-site assistance
- After opening: ongoing training and consultation
- Operating Manual: comprehensive guide to developing and operating your Cactus Car Wash
- Financing information: Please note that although we do not offer financing, we have developed strong relationships with lenders interested in working with our franchisees.
Why Cactus Car Wash?
The Facts
Americans drive more than 138 million automobiles. More than half get their cars washed professionally on a regular basis, and this percentage is growing. The International Car Wash Association’s “Car Love" campaign points out that a professional car wash protects a car’s value, provides satisfaction to the owner, and is much better for the environment than home-washing.
Car Wash Types
If you are serious about owning a car wash, you will need to learn about the car wash industry. Car washes come in six basic types:
Americans drive more than 138 million automobiles. More than half get their cars washed professionally on a regular basis, and this percentage is growing. The International Car Wash Association’s “Car Love" campaign points out that a professional car wash protects a car’s value, provides satisfaction to the owner, and is much better for the environment than home-washing.
Car Wash Types
If you are serious about owning a car wash, you will need to learn about the car wash industry. Car washes come in six basic types:
- FULL-SERVICE CONVEYOR WASH - The customer gets out of the car, which then goes through a conveyor tunnel equipped with machines which clean the exterior. Employees clean and vacuum the interior. Most full-service car washes offer detailing services such as waxing, polishing and interior steam cleaning.
- EXTERIOR-ONLY CONVEYOR WASH - The driver stays in the car during the ride through the conveyor tunnel. The business does not provide interior cleaning, although these washes typically offer self-serve vacuum stations for use by customers.
- FULL-SERVICE HAND WASH - Employees wash the exterior and clean the interior without the help of an automatic tunnel. Although this business requires less capital than a conveyor wash, it cannot serve nearly as many customers and requires higher labor costs.
- IN-BAY AUTOMATIC WASH - An in-bay automatic provides an automatic carwash, the car remains stationary in a bay while the equipment moves back and forth over the vehicle. Gas station car washes are usually in-bay automatics.
- SELF-SERVICE CAR WASH - At these do-it-yourself stations, the customer washes his or her own car, paying for time to use a water hose and detergents.
Are You a Good Fit for Cactus Car Wash?
As a franchisee, you will receive the Cactus Car Wash brand name, our
unique service methods and systems, and extensive assistance and advice
in every aspect of developing and operating your Cactus Car Wash.Owning a Cactus Car Wash
Just as Cactus Car Wash delivers an outstanding car wash experience, Cactus Franchise Company, LLC will deliver an outstanding franchise experience. We succeed when you succeed.
Investment
- Initial franchise fee: $30,000
- Royalty: 5.5% of gross revenue
- Expected startup costs: $1,850,000 - $2,855,000 (excluding real estate costs)
- Term: 20 years, with 10-year renewal term
- Protected territory: Exclusive territory granted to each franchisee
- Multiple unit development: Available on a case-by-case basis
