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The History of the Aircraft Wash Guys, Part Three
It was determined that the market in aviation was not being satisfied so we have expanded into a full-blown franchise system. Tidy Car made Arthur stop his Tidy Plan Concept, through a franchise agreement clause feeling it did not work with their brand name. In 1996 he decided to become an actual franchise company, forming Car Wash Guys International, Inc. Arthur's brother operated the Tidy Car Franchise after that and did lots of aircraft washing for jet customers in Florida. Arthur was one of the original Tidy Car Franchisees, his dad once owned a small airline in Los Angeles, which flew jets and later had one of the top performing Mail Boxes Etc.
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The History of the Aircraft Wash Guys, Part Two
One day after having lunch in Lance's office they started doodling on a napkin the basic idea for the franchise in aircraft washing. Lance and Dave talked about franchising and a possible partnership to franchise the business. Lance also got into trouble for flying under a bridge although his friend an FAA Examiner gave him a warning, If you ever try anything like that again, I'll have you thrown in jail, now get the hell out of here!. During this time Lance also became involved in motorcycle street racing, the speed did not bother him much, so he did quite well. Lance was looking to take all his knowledge and bring it to the market on a big scale starting in California and then the Sun Belt States and eventually into Europe.
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Starting an Aircraft Washing Business
After cleaning Thousands of aircraft over the years, I have paid for my flight school, first aircraft and then started an aircraft washing franchise as a module of another franchising company I had founded. Carpet Shampooing, Bright Work and Aluminum Polishing, etc. You will need to perform these services the customer's schedule and usually accommodate, immediate services, day or night, evenings and weekends. Customizing your services with the customer's requirements must become your specialty. You will also need the following things.
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The History of the Aircraft Wash Guys, Part One
However rarely do we study the makings and grass roots humble beginnings of niche franchise companies. It is intriguing to read how franchises occur naturally in free market systems. This is on of the reasons we study franchising and franchised companies. After selling Speedy Waxers, Lance went to work for a local McDonald's as an employee, for Clay Passion, Franchisee, who owned a Beechcraft Debonair that Lance use to wash on a weekly basis. The first franchise was said to be that of the Singer Sewing Machine.
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 5 Tips for Stress Free Long Haul Flights
Just follow this guide to a stress free long haul flight and you can sit back and enjoy the whole experience!Step 1. Flying long haul to distant locations for business or pleasure is becoming increasingly more popular.
Fuel Costs and Air Fares Set To Rocket After Hurricane Katrina Punishes The US
It now looks certain that Hurricane Katrina will push fuel prices - and air fares - up through the roof. The US still needs its fuel, so world fuel prices, and everyone else's air fares are likely to hit heights we've never seen before.
India Air Traffic Issues to Come
Meanwhile India's airline passenger traffic is expected to exceed 50 million in less than five years and that is at the current growth rates. India will need to set up the latest in air traffic control to handle the crowed skies.
Is your air traffic control person real?
Now a days the air traffic controlers train in the VR, Virtual Reality World. Now then lets discuss another subject; Virtual Reality Control Towers.
Airline Security; Stewardesses The Last Line Of Defense!
There is also the fact, that the Airlines often have little control over the actual Airport security and close to no-control at foreign Airports. However, first the Stewardesses have to intervene and are often the victim, of verbal and physical abuse from the unruly passengers.
So You Want to Get Free Airline Tickets: Should You Choose a Reward or Cash Back Credit Card?
Choose a cash back credit card if you airline ticket cost less than $250
Hence, it is very important to know your vacation habits. If you have a cash back credit card, 25,000 points will get you a $250 cash rebate (assuming a 1% formula.
Inflatable Aircraft Wing Camber Modification
I propose an inflatable wing camber modification system for modern day fighter aircraft to save on fuel and increase range. The system would be recessed into two-inch deep areas on the wings.
Boeing is Really Flying Now
From their commercial aircraft division to their Space Program Boeing is on a roll. The Boeing Company has the expertise to help bring back monies to our country for all those goods we buy from places like India and China.
Young Men Trying to Imitate the 9-11 Scenario, Part II
The CAP was the mentoring program that was needed in the case of this young pilot. We toured the factory at Santa Maria CA where they made Aerostar 601s.
Cleaning Air Cargo Containers
The cleaning of air-cargo containers is a necessity and it is a consistent business. The Car Wash Guys industrial division specializes in steam cleaning of air cargo containers, ground equipment and loading docks.
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