Car Wash Profit Calculator
Calculate the potential profit of your car wash business. Enter pricing, volume, and operating costs to see monthly revenue, expenses, and net profit.
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Car Wash Profit Calculator
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How to Use This Calculator
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Enter your average washes per day.
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Set your average ticket price (include upsells in the average).
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Enter your fixed and variable monthly costs.
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View projected revenue, expenses, net profit, and margin.
How Car Wash Profit is Calculated
Monthly Revenue = Washes/Day × Avg Ticket × Operating Days Total Expenses = Labor + Utilities + Supplies + Rent + Other Net Profit = Revenue − Expenses Profit Margin % = (Net Profit / Revenue) × 100
Example Calculation
Example: 80 washes/day at $18
Inputs
washesPerDay: 80avgTicketPrice: 18operatingDaysPerMonth: 26laborCostMonthly: 8000utilitiesMonthly: 2500suppliesMonthly: 1500rentMonthly: 5000otherExpenses: 1000
Result
$37,280 revenue | $19,280 net profit (51.7%)
80 × $18 × 26 days = $37,280 gross. After $18,000 in costs, net profit is $19,280.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good profit margin for a car wash?
Well-run car washes typically achieve 25–50% net margins. Express tunnels often exceed this due to volume.
Should I include depreciation?
Add monthly equipment depreciation to 'Other Expenses' for a more complete picture.