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![]() | Spot-Not Car WashesA Great Way to Clean Up! |

Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$725,700 to $1,548,000Number of Units
35In Business Since
1967* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document

Overview
Franchising
can help put you on the road to opportunity. If you're looking for a
business future filled with potential and excitement, then a Spot-Not
franchise is for you.
There are several real advantages to a Spot-Not Car Wash. Only a few employees are required to run the business. Equally important... your Spot-Not will have no receivables, and requires a minimum inventory. Also, you will have low variable expenses. It is simple to run... customers serve themselves, 24 hours a day.
There are several real advantages to a Spot-Not Car Wash. Only a few employees are required to run the business. Equally important... your Spot-Not will have no receivables, and requires a minimum inventory. Also, you will have low variable expenses. It is simple to run... customers serve themselves, 24 hours a day.
Products & Services

Self Service Bays
If you choose to personally hand wash for your car's finish, the Spot-Not Car Wash Self-Service system is fully-equipped to satisfy your most demanding car cleaning needs.
Detail Areas
Your Spot-Not Car Wash also provides a covered detail area that's ready at hand and out of the weather. Its is fully equipped with high-power vacuums and vending machines for your convenience and is well lighted for night-time use.
Automatic Bays
With the Spot-Not Automatic car wash nothing but water and soap touches your car. Dozens of jets of high-impact spray melt dirt with a cloudburst of power. No brushes to scratch your car's finish or damage trim.
Spot-Not Automatics feature:
Grime to shine in 3 minutes while you stay in your car!
If you choose to personally hand wash for your car's finish, the Spot-Not Car Wash Self-Service system is fully-equipped to satisfy your most demanding car cleaning needs.
Detail Areas
Your Spot-Not Car Wash also provides a covered detail area that's ready at hand and out of the weather. Its is fully equipped with high-power vacuums and vending machines for your convenience and is well lighted for night-time use.
Automatic Bays
With the Spot-Not Automatic car wash nothing but water and soap touches your car. Dozens of jets of high-impact spray melt dirt with a cloudburst of power. No brushes to scratch your car's finish or damage trim.
Spot-Not Automatics feature:
Grime to shine in 3 minutes while you stay in your car!
Training & Support

- Site Selection Assistance
- Facility Design
- Equipment Selection Construction and Pre-Opening Assistance
- Supply Selection
- Manager and Employee Training
- Detailed Operations Guidance with Complete Manual
- Grand Opening Assistance
- Advertising and Marketing Assistance
- Operations Inspections
- Informative Monthly Newsletter
Initial training consists of three phases. In the first phase, prior to opening of the car wash, franchisor will provide ten days of on-the-job training at a designated training location. The second phase consists of three and one-half days of management training at the franchisor's corporate office prior to your car wash opening. The third phase is a three and one-half day technical training course held at the corporate office approximately three to six months after your Spot-Not Car Wash opens for business. You and/or your designated manager or employee must successfully complete the three phase training. Although franchisor will not charge specific tuition or training fee, you are responsible for the salary, travel and living expenses incurred by the attendees.
Why Spot-Not Car Washes?

Our Operations Department evaluates suppliers based on their
ability to provide products that equal or exceed our specifications
and high quality standards, in sufficient volume and at the
lowest competitive prices and recommends these sources for your
use.
We have designed a complete variety of forms for inventory control, daily and weekly sales, payroll registers, and other business aids vital to the correct and efficient operation of your unit. You'll also receive ads, flyers, and other marketing materials which have been professionally prepared to promote your business.
Your business can be sold to any buyer approved by the company. There is a transfer fee for administration, legal, and training expenses to effect the transfer and, if requested, we will offer your business for sale for a sales commission.
We have designed a complete variety of forms for inventory control, daily and weekly sales, payroll registers, and other business aids vital to the correct and efficient operation of your unit. You'll also receive ads, flyers, and other marketing materials which have been professionally prepared to promote your business.
Your business can be sold to any buyer approved by the company. There is a transfer fee for administration, legal, and training expenses to effect the transfer and, if requested, we will offer your business for sale for a sales commission.
Are You a Good Fit for Spot-Not Car Washes?
The
initial franchise fee for an individual unit is $25,000 with
50% payable at the time the Franchise Agreement is signed. The
fee for multiple locations is discounted according to the following
schedule:
Owners of currently operating car wash businesses who wish to convert their businesses to Spot-Not Car Wash facilities may qualify as affiliate franchise owners. The fee for each affiliate franchise is $7,500.
First Spot-Not Car Wash Facility
$25,000
Second Facility $20,000
Third Facility $15,000
Fourth and each additional Facility $10,000
Second Facility $20,000
Third Facility $15,000
Fourth and each additional Facility $10,000
Owners of currently operating car wash businesses who wish to convert their businesses to Spot-Not Car Wash facilities may qualify as affiliate franchise owners. The fee for each affiliate franchise is $7,500.