Spot-Not Car Washes Franchise

Automatic and self-serve car wash system

RACO Car Wash Systems Inc., founded in 1978, has been offering Spot-Not Car Washes franchises since 1985. The company is based in Joplin, Missouri.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Spot-Not Car Washes Franchises?

Total Cost: $622,000 USD -$1,100,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $25,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

Contact Information for Spot-Not Car Washes

Spot-Not Car Washes P.O. Box 1269 Joplin, MO 64802-1269

Phone Number: (417)781-6233 Toll Free: (800)682-7629 Fax Number: (417)781-3906 Franchise Homepage:

Historical Expansion

In what year did Spot-Not Car Washes begin operations? 1968
When did Spot-Not Car Washes begin selling franchises? 1985

Year	United States	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	25	0	0	0
2004	23	0	0	0
2003	27	0	0	0
2002	28	0	0	0
2001	28	0	0	0

Franchise Financing Information

Cost	In House Financing Available?	3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee	No	No
Initial Start-up Capital	No	No
Plant, Property, and Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation

Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

Franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 80% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes

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