How much does it cost to build a car wash?

Many people want to build a truck wash and then start making a business plan. They go to see a truck wash and then they think to themselves, well, I can build something like that cheap enough. Get a robbery building, put in cement, buy equipment and suddenly I’m in business, right? Sure, in theory.

How much does it cost to build a car wash? Well dirty and dirty somewhere between $ 225K and $ 400K not including property. I’ve seen them get cheaper, but in general, when completed, it turns out a lot more. And once you build a truck wash, you want to make sure it generates money to pay off all those loans and also the ROI of the property. But what about the cost of truck wash services? Well, consider an average ticket of $ 28.50 to $ 35.00. Now, most truck washes fetch a good $ 45 to $ 55 for a tractor trailer bed, but due to some local fleet deals, some bobtails, and full-price combinations, the average is generally lower. As the founder of Truck Wash Guys, I am often asked questions about the industry by new entrants to the market, for example this recent question;

“The truck wash model looks very compelling. Do you have any general rules of thumb as to what I should expect to pay to build one, what average tickets could I look for, and how much I can expect to reduce to the bottom line?”

The answer is that these costs vary by region and it is not such a simple answer. Although I hope you have learned a bit from today’s discussions. I certainly hope this article is of interest and has prompted thought. The goal is simple; to assist you in your quest to be the best in 2007. Thank you for reading my many articles on various topics that interest you.