If there’s one thing we’ve learned from working with car wash operators around the country, it’s this: having the right information at the right time can make all the difference.
That’s why ACWA has launched Checklist Chewsdays, a new initiative that delivers practical, no-nonsense checklists every Tuesday. These tools are designed to empower you, the car wash operator, to tackle key business tasks with clarity and confidence.
Kicking off with Leasing and Building from there
We kicked things off with our Reviewing and Benchmarking Car Wash Leases checklist, and the feedback has been fantastic. Many of you told us it helped you understand where your lease sits in the current market and approach conversations with landlords more strategically.
It was designed to help you ask the right questions before you sign anything or, if you’re already locked in, to assess where you stand and how to improve your position.
But that’s just the beginning.
Here’s What’s in the Toolkit
We’ve now completed six tailored checklists — all built specifically for car wash businesses:
- Reviewing and Benchmarking Car Wash Leases
- Purchasing a Car Wash Site
- Planning a Car Wash Site Upgrade
- Selling a Car Wash Site
- Recruiting, Onboarding and Retaining Staff
- Implementing WHS at Your Car Wash
Each checklist provides a step-by-step guide, helping you avoid common pitfalls and identify opportunities — whether you’re expanding, downsizing, hiring, selling, or making your wash safer and more compliant. They’re printable, practical, and easy to customise for your site.
Got an idea? We’re all ears.
Checklist Chewsdays will run every Tuesday, and we’ll add more to the collection over time.
Your feedback and suggestions are crucial in shaping this initiative. If there’s a topic you think deserves its own checklist, we want to hear about it. Got something in mind? Email us and we’ll put it on the drawing board if it’s something others could benefit from.
Checklist Chewsdays: bite-sized tools, big impact. Keep an eye on your inbox every Tuesday, and take a smarter step forward with ACWA.
