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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cactus Car Wash vs Pathetic Medic Car Care Pro's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $2,370,000 - $3,805,000 | N/A |
Franchise Fee | $45,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 5.5% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | - |
Year Franchised | 2005 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
In 1996, the first Cactus Car Wash was built with a simple goal: provide an outstanding car wash experience. At Cactus Car Wash, the customer is relaxed in a comfortable lounge while the high-tech tunnel and trained staff cleaned cars quickly and thoroughly. Wax and detailing services satisfied the most ardent car-lovers. Before long, Cactus Car Wash became the most popular car wash in Charleston, SC.Cactus Car Wash expanded into the heart of Atlanta in 1998. Once again, Cactus set new standards in customer care, quality, and service. Once again, customers loved Cactus, and the new facility became one of the busiest washes in the southeastern United States. Cactus Car Wash has seven successful locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta and Charleston. 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.
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
WHAT WE DO
Pathetic Medic repairs and rejuvenates vehicle interiors, saving owners and car dealers thousands in replacement costs. We totally eliminate odors of all types including smoke. We remove all stains throughout the interior, bringing carpets, seats, side panels and more, back to life. Pathetic Medic repairs stone damaged windshields as well as exterior trim in addition to total interior repairs making us truly, one of-a-kind.
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MEDIC
Bringing things back to life is very rewarding. A medic starts his/her day inspecting their customer's used car inventory on their established route. A list of needed repairs is given to the management for approval. The repairs are completed and the customer invoiced. Medics then move on to their next customer. Most Medics work full time, but, being your own boss, you will set your hours.
WHAT YOU GET
Everything you need to make money your first day of operation. You will receive all initial supplies, all advertising and marketing materials, tools and equipment, software, invoices, including administrative reports,EVERYTHING! This is a total turnkey system. After your comprehensive training we will assist you in creating your operational and marketing plan and will be there with you during your opening days. We maintain a toll-free
swupport line and are there for you always to assist in marketing and technical issues. You are never alone.