OWNERSHIP PLAYBOOK

A clear Path into
Car wash Ownership

Before evaluating a specific site, get clear on the owner you want to be, the markets you want to pursue and the decisions you need to make next.

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How the process works

01
Set Your
Direction

Complete a focused profile covering your vision, preferred markets, capital position, role and timing.

02
Chart Your
Course

Join a private strategy session with the Own the Washteam to define your priorities and next steps.

03
Build Your Playbook

We organize your decisions into a personalized ownership roadmap and immediate action plan.

04
Move Forward Prepared

Receive a transition-ready Project Profile that carries your context into the next phase.

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What you receive

Ownership Vision
Your goals and definition of success.
Geographic Focus
Ranked markets and location priorities.
Capital Position
Funding range, partners and decisions.
Ownership Model
Preferred ownership path and operating role.
Immediate Action Plan
Prioritized next steps and timing.
Project Profile
A concise record for the next phase.
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What to expect

DAY 0
Agreement andprofile access
DAYS 1 TO 2
Complete profile
and submit materials
DAYS 3 TO 6
Strategy session and Playbook creation
DAYS 7 TO 10
Delivery, review
and transition
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THE THREE-PHASE ADVISORY PROGRAM

What comes after your Playbook

Your Playbook defines the owner and opportunity. The next three phases evaluate the site, secure approvals and prepare the project for construction and opening.

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PHASE 1
Due Diligence
$20,000 to begin
Typical timing: 4 to 6 weeks
Initiates the project
OBJECTIVE

Validate site feasibility, define the entitlement path and confirm investment viability.

KEY WORK

Site visits and fit test; GC, civil and architect coordination; market and competition review; zoning, code, permits, utilities, required reports, reclamation needs and city pre-application.

YOU LEAVE WITH

Due diligence report, risk summary, go or no-go recommendation, anticipated timeline, preliminary pro forma and lender package.

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PHASE 2
Zoning, Site Plans and Permitting
$10,000 milestone
Typical timing: 2 to 6 months
Begins after Phase 1
OBJECTIVE

Secure zoning approval, complete site plans and obtain construction permits.

KEY WORK

Entitlement applications and hearings; required surveys and studies; conditions tracking; plansubmittals and revisions; accessibility, utilities, building permits and impact or tap fee review.

YOU LEAVE WITH

An entitled site, approved plans, permits in hand and known city and utility obligations.

Aerial view of a commercial area with roads, parking lots, buildings, and a highlighted gas station space.
PHASE 1
Pre-Construction
$20,000 milestone
Typical timing: 2 to 6 months
Begins after Phase 2
OBJECTIVE

Align procurement, construction readiness and opening preparation.

KEY WORK

GC identification, bids and contract support; purchase orders; pre-construction meeting; utilityapplications; SWPPP guidance; milestones and inspections; brand, signage and wash packageguidance.

YOU LEAVE WITH

A selected construction team, site readiness checklist, launch plan, opening playbook andprepared operational handoff.

IMPORTANT DISTINCTION

Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 are delivered by AUTEC under a separate service agreement. The Own the Wash Ownership Playbook is an educational and planning service, not a site feasibility study, market analysis, engineering review, financing approval, legal advice or investment guarantee. Third-party professional fees, government fees, construction costs and equipment costs are not included unless stated in the applicable agreement. Timelines vary by site, jurisdiction and third-party response times.

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