Eco Steam Car Wash

Steam Car Wash Date Commenced Operations :2013

Date Commenced Franchising / Distribution: 2014

What areas are available for Unit franchise? Nationwide

Is there exclusive territorial rights given to a unit franchise? Yes

Are any performance guarantees given to unit franchisees? No

What is the anticipated percentage return on investment? More than 100%

What is the likely pay back period of capital for a unit franchise? Less than a Year

Are there other investment requirements? There are 2 heading of Investments- Franchisee Fee and Cost of Unit

Training Details - Do you currently have detailed Operating Manuals for franchisees? :Yes

Will someone from Head Office assist me when I open my franchise? Yes

What IT systems do you presently have that will be included in the franchise? None

Do you have a standard Franchise Agreement? Yes

How long is the franchise term for? 5 years

Is the term renewable? Yes

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I am interested in becoming a Steam Car Wash franchisee

What is the Capital investment to start a Car Wash franchisee with Steam Car Wash?

Bare minimum capital investment!

if you are looking to open a Steam Car Wash Car Wash and Detailing outlet, the total one-time investment including franchisee-fee will be just 5 Lakhs.

Alternately, if you looking to become a Mobile franchisee, the advantage is that, no shop/office space is required (Save huge on rental charges every month), additionally, since it operates using steam, there is no water discharge spoiling the wash area. This would mean, you can operate your mobile units by having tie-ups with malls / corporate parking / apartment parking with ease.

Below are the vehicle and machine requirements of a one self sufficient unit of Steam Car Wash. One mobile unit / Van will cost you roughly INR 8.50 Lakhs

* One Maruti Omni Van (roughly 2.7 Lakhs)

* One Steam Machine (roughly 3.5 Lakhs)

* One German High end Vacuum cleaner

* One German Upholstery Cleaner

* One Japanese Portable Generator

* Includes Franchisee fee of 1.2 Lakhs as well.

What skill set is required to run this business?

Passion for customer service! Other than that, no special skills required for running this business. Yes, a detailed training on how to operate the steam machine, vacuum and Upholstery cleaner, how to use the accessories will also be provided.

What is the likely monthly income in this business?

Minimum profit of 50K-60K INR per month (Per mobile unit / Van) if you are serving individual customers.
And since in most areas, we are routing leads from corporate offices or malls, for services in their parking lot, the profit can go beyond 1 Lakh INR per month per unit.
You can multiply your profit by investing on more number of mobile units as you earn more confidence, it's just as simple as that.

* Super Markets

* Apartments

* Office parking lots

* Movie theaters

* Car service centers

* Individual Houses

* The list goes on and on…..

Continuous and Ongoing Support from the Franchisor (Steam Car Wash)

1. We help you setup the unit, with sufficient knowledge sharing sessions and training.

2. We help you procure high quality machines and that too the right ones at a reasonable price point.

3. We don't oversell or cross sell machines/accessories, nor we take any margin from machinery procurement that you make. Our charges are only related to the franchisee one-time and monthly fees, and we take pride in being very transparent on this.

4. Support and Maintenance of Machines. Yes, you can count on us. We will do the coordination to ensure that, you are business is up and running month on month

5. We have tied up with major tech parks, malls and Apartments. The leads from those channels, from your designated area will be routed to you.

6. We do high volume email marketing for targeted reach. In addition, we also take care of online marketing, search marketing, print marketing in corporate, and route the leads generated to nearest unit serving that area.

7. A Website tuned for Search Engines like Google
    A. Website that works on Mobile also
    B. Website that allows you to upload your images and videos taken from your Van
    C. Online booking software integrated with Website

8. Business Email, Integration of email and booking calendar with your mobile. You also get an SMS with each online booking.

9. Branding services
    A. Creative Designs
B. Brochure
C. Flyer
    D. Pricing chart for display
    E. Car Sticker-ing design

10. Search Engine optimization Services for making website and Mobile service unit appear on top in Google search and Google local

11. Listing on Google Maps and Google Local, so that it shows your Business when people uses Google Maps and Google Places

12. Digital marketing services

13. Social Media services

14. Listing of your business in high traffic Online Directories in your locality

15. Routing of Leads that is closer to your area

16. The option to scale-up as Master Franchisee in your town, as and when you are ready. If you are a master franchisee, you are eligible to get up-to 50% of franchisee one-time fee and 50% of monthly fee for sub franchisees every month.