Business By The Numbers

Can I Afford to Close on Saturdays? [E159]


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Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive

Closing your shop on Saturdays might sound like a risky move, but could it actually improve your business? In this episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demarest, CPA, explores the real financial and operational impact of shutting down on Saturdays. Is it worth it? What factors should you consider before making the switch? Whether you're thinking about a 5-day workweek, reducing hours, or making strategic changes to your shop’s schedule, this episode is packed with insights to help you make an informed decision.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ Why auto repair shops are moving away from Saturday hours

✅ The financial impact of closing on Saturdays—and how to make up for lost sales

✅ How to determine if your shop can afford fewer workdays

✅ The role of employee preferences in business hours

✅ Attracting top talent by offering a 5-day workweek

✅ Strategies to transition customers from weekend scheduling

✅ Real-life case studies of shops that successfully cut their Saturday hours

Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and Promotive

Thanks to our partner, NAPA TRACS

Did you know that NAPA TRACS has onsite training plus six days a week support?

It all starts when a local representative meets with you to learn about your business and how you run it.  After all, it's your shop, so it's your choice.

Let us prove to you that Tracs is the single best shop management system in the business.  Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at NAPATRACS.com

Thanks to our partner, Promotive

It’s time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com.

Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive Repair

Visit us Online: www.paarmelis.com

Email Hunt: [email protected]

Text Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413

Download a Copy of My Books Here:

  • Wrenches to Write-Offs
  • Your Perfect Shop 

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