| • | Analyze proposed property, ingress and egress.
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| • | Analyze existing competition.
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| • | Observation of retail, commercial and residential areas for desirability.
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| • | Check with City or County to see if property is zoned correctly and if Conditional Use Permit is required. Inquire about building setbacks. |
| • | Testify at Conditional Use Permit Public Hearings, if applicable and requested.
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| • | Review demographics – 1-3-5 mile radius, including traffic count.
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| • | Make recommendation if the car wash should be Full Service, Exterior Only, Flex Service or Self Service.
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| • | Review a current Preliminary Title Report to determine all recorded easements and if property is usable.
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| • | Request C.C. & R’s (if applicable) if property is in a commercial/retail development or automotive center.
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| • | Verify all utility locations, including sewer.
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| • | Assure that property is toxic free and will pass environmental test.
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| • | Recommend experienced car wash architects or insure that an experienced architect will be retained.
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| • | Introduce acceptable equipment and computer companies. Review and negotiate proposals and pricing to insure required equipment at reasonable prices.
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| • | Review initial site plans to insure proper layout of buildings, signs, traffic flow and that entire property is being utilized. Work with architect as plans progress.
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| • | Review general contractor’s proposals.
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| • | Introduce lenders for desirable financing.
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| • | Introduce a graphic designer, if desired.
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| • | Review proposals and layouts from sign companies.
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| • | Introduce chemical suppliers and other vendors for the operation.
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| • | Prepare a Business and Operational Plan that will be required by the lender and for the operation of the business.
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| • | Recommend ideas that will create showmanship to the car wash tunnel for impressive customer viewing.
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| • | Prepare an Employee Handbook, Operational Booklets and Manuals.
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| • | Propose a Marketing and Advertising Program, which would include a grand opening.
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| • | Recommendations for additional profit centers, services and sales.
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| • | Provide telephone consultation with all parties involved in the project.
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