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New Self Service Pet Wash Opens - Charging by Weight & Monthly Package
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I agree. No need for exact weights on dogs. You can have ranges for sizes. It's obvious to look at the dog and place it in a category.
I don't see how a self serve shop can make enough revenue to cover overhead without full service pro grooming along with self wash. Depending on the rent and overhead, they may need 6 to 10 dogs per day every day just to pay expenses. I don't see that many self washes coming in.
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Originally posted by IrishSetterTom View PostI don't see how a self serve shop can make enough revenue to cover overhead without full service pro grooming along with self wash. Depending on the rent and overhead, they may need 6 to 10 dogs per day every day just to pay expenses. I don't see that many self washes coming in.
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Originally posted by SetterGirl View PostThe article mentioned that they also do full service washes with a monthly package and regular grooming pay per service as well. That being said, I worked at a very successful self wash in Chicago (they had 4 Chicago locations) that easily did 30 washes per weekend day at our location. We also did nail trims on those dogs which added up quite significantly. They had small impulse retail like bully sticks and easy treats and most owner bought something cheap on the way out. Self Washes were $12 for small dogs and $18 for large ones, yet the average customer ticket was typically $25 since some got treats and some got nail trims. Retail staff serviced 4 tubs at a time and most owners didn't stay until the dogs were dry, so they were in and out in about 30 per tub. It makes for an opportunity of 8 dogs per hour for 1 staff member, which is a lot more than a groomer can do. You just have to be in the right location. The one I worked at was below a wealthy apartment complex and not too far from Lake Michigan, so folks walked from the beach and washed their dogs before going home.
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