RJR Enterprises has been instrumental in the development, construction and operation of multiples of car washes over the past 11 years. This experience combined with our industry relationships provides us with the knowledge to assist developers and operators in all aspects associated with developing a carwash business.
Our development experience includes full-service, self-service, express exterior and flex-serve car washes, quick oil change, gasoline station and convenience store and drive-through service facilities.
The premise of developing a successful carwash is that its location, design and mix of products and services will provide customers with a more convenient, more attractive and more desirable experience than the competition. Offering a better customer experience is the design objective of any successful carwash business. Planning and location are key to this offering.
The objective of site selection is to find real estate that is superior to competing sites in terms of proximity, visibility and accessibility to traffic, businesses and consumers. If a site is superior to competing sites in these terms, it will be perceived as being more convenient by a large number of motorists.
RJR has the experience and insight to help you with location assessment, zoning and concurrency requirements, sales projections, design and layout, start-up expenses, feasibility, funding and many other factors that need to be thoroughly analyzed before making a decision to select a site and builld a carwash.
Carwash facilities need to enhance their surroundings and be noticeable and inviting while being strong and durable enough to handle the weather and the environmental conditions of a carwash operation.
Motorists like "new and modern" regardless of economic or social status. Carwash owners that provide this offer will attract more customers, more easily.
Developers have a wide choice in building design and construction materials. Choose brick, masonry block or stucco finish or a pre-engineered structure that cost less and goes up easier and faster than stick building.
We have the experience and industry contacts to help you make the best possible building decision.
Good equipment is crucial for the success of any carwash venture.
The carwash system must be durable and capable of consistently producing a clean, shiny and dry vehicle. Equipment and chemicals are essential for achieving production needs, quality and operational efficiency.
Some of the factors that should be evaluated when selecting equipment is the distributor's experience with the wash format and processes, the installation, calibration and servicing of the equipment and references to support the distributor's qualifications.
RJR has the experience and industry contacts to help you make the best possible equipment decision.
In today's market, it is more difficult to obtain financing for new a carwash project in certain markets.
RJR has the experience to help prepare carwash investors for the "new normal" of commercial lending which is a return to the basics - lending based on value, quality, location and borrower strength.
RJR understands what lenders now look for in a carwash loan as well as how borrowers who don't qualify can best position themselves.
Carwash operators can realize significant increases in sales and profits from consistently promoting their business. RJR has the experience and insight to help owners design and implement effective marketing programs to maximize the profitability of the business. We can help with brand and imaging, service and pricing decisions, customer loyalty program, advertising and promotion.
RJR has the ownership experience to help operators maximize the profitability of their carwash ventures. We understand how to achieve peak operational performance from new sites as well as turnaround under-performing carwash facilities.
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