Standard
The format most operators choose. Four bays with Pink Rhino foam and the extended programme set — the point where land cost, build cost and revenue balance best.
Specification
- Format
- Self-service
- Wash bays
- 4
- Site area
- 250 – 350 m²
- Equipment
- FBS Tech Group — German & Italian components
- Equipment cost
- £60,000 + VAT
- Construction cost
- £100,000 + VAT
- Payment
- Card & app
- Payback period
- 1–3 years
- Staff required
- 0 — fully automated
- Operating hours
- 24 / 7
- Warranty
- 2-year FBS warranty included
- Total investment
- £160,000 + VAT
Total equipment and construction estimate: £160,000 + VAT. Final figures depend on ground conditions, utilities and local planning requirements.
Request the full breakdownWhat the bay can do
Every programme included in the Standard format, on all 4 bays.
Pause
The customer can hold the programme mid-session at any point.
Active foam
Pre-soak active foam for effective deep cleaning.
Wax
Protective wax application for a lasting finish.
Pink Rhino foam
Premium colour-change foam — the range’s most popular upsell.
Water under pressure
Industrial-grade high-pressure rinse lance.
OS Mosi / spot-free water
Demineralised final rinse — no drying marks.
Where the money comes from
A wash site is not a single revenue line. This is how income typically splits across a mature Standard location.
- Wash revenue~62%
Four bays — strong throughput for suburban locations.
- Pink Rhino upsell~18%
Premium foam programme sold at a higher price point.
- App memberships~12%
Monthly loyalty plans through the FBS app.
- Seasonal promotions~8%
Centrally managed offers driving repeat visits.
What the site needs, and what happens next
Check the constraints first. If the plot clears them, the rest is process.
Site & space
- 250 – 350 m² total site area
- Bay dimensions: 10 m L × 5 m W × 3 m H minimum
- Drive-through circulation layout required
- Suitable drainage and waste management
Utilities
- 3-phase electricity supply, 80 A minimum
- Mains water connection required
- Drain / sewer connection on site
- Separate power circuits per service zone
Planning & legal
- Planning permission — change of use where needed
- Environmental permit for trade effluent
- Building regulations compliance
- FBS assists with all documentation
Enquiry to opening
- Week 1–2
Enquiry
Territory check and site review.
- Week 3–4
Agreement
Franchise agreement signed, territory secured.
- Week 5–7
Design
Site plans and drawings finalised.
- Week 8–24
Build
Building and equipment install.
- Week 25–26
Soft launch
Training and grand opening.
Questions about the Standard
Why do most operators choose Standard?
The four-bay layout with Pink Rhino foam sits at the point where land cost, build cost and revenue balance best. Most UK suburban locations perform strongest at this scale.
What is Pink Rhino foam?
Pink Rhino is a premium colour-changing pre-soak foam — highly popular with customers and a significant upsell at a higher price point than standard foam.
How long until the site makes money?
Most Standard sites reach positive cash flow within three to six months of opening as the local customer base builds.
Can I open more than one site?
Yes — multi-site agreements are available. Many Standard operators open a second location within 18 to 24 months.
What personal investment is needed?
We recommend a minimum of £60K personal capital, with the remainder funded through commercial lending. We introduce you to franchise-friendly lenders.
Keep looking
The four formats run the same equipment and the same operating model. If this one does not fit the plot, another will.
Build the Standard
Send us your location and plot size. We will confirm territory availability and return the full Standard investment breakdown.