A car wash shop-oriented free franchise integration flow service and instant settlement implementation method

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of digital service technology in the automotive aftermarket. It discloses a method for implementing free franchise integration and traffic generation services with instant settlement for car wash shops. S1: In response to a car wash shop's onboarding request, a merchant account is assigned to the shop, and service information uploaded by the merchant is received and stored. This service information includes shop navigation information, car wash service information, value-added service information, and electronic coupons. This invention adopts a free franchise model with zero franchise fees and zero security deposits, significantly reducing the entry barrier for small and medium-sized car wash shops. It helps shops access online traffic and expand value-added service revenue. Through real-time workstation monitoring and LBS location display, it solves information asymmetry and improves user experience. Intelligent appointment and workstation locking improve operational efficiency. Instant settlement after service and real-time fund arrival alleviate the financial pressure on shops. Dynamic pricing optimizes customer flow. The solution is simple and easy to implement, promoting industry standardization and digital upgrades.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of digital service technology in the automotive aftermarket, specifically a method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous growth of car ownership in China, the automotive aftermarket, especially car washing, detailing and quick repair services, is showing huge market demand. However, the existing automotive service industry, especially traditional car wash shops, has many pain points in terms of operation model and information technology construction. At the same time, consumers also face the problem of information asymmetry when seeking services.

[0003] Existing car service platforms mostly adopt a capital-intensive franchise model, with high entry barriers and long settlement cycles. Small and medium-sized car washes find it difficult to enjoy the benefits of online traffic and are vulnerable to vicious price competition, resulting in declining service quality and meager profits.

[0004] Consumers face information asymmetry when getting their cars washed: they cannot know in real time the queue status, availability of work bays, and service reviews of nearby car washes. They often have to queue at the store or recharge their cards, resulting in a poor experience and financial security risks. Therefore, we propose a free franchise integrated customer acquisition service and instant settlement method for car washes to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a free franchise integration and customer acquisition service and instant settlement method for car wash shops, which solves the problems of high franchise thresholds, long settlement cycles, difficulty in attracting customers to stores, extensive workstation management, information asymmetry among users, and limited service scenarios in traditional car wash platforms.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a method for implementing free franchise integration and traffic generation services and instant settlement for car wash shops, wherein S1, in response to the car wash shop's onboarding request, a merchant account is assigned to the car wash shop, and the service information uploaded by the merchant is received and stored. The service information includes shop navigation information, car wash service information, value-added service information, and electronic coupons, wherein the value-added service information includes one or more of car repair services, car detailing services, and car modification services.

[0007] S2. Obtain the real-time occupancy status information of each car wash, and generate real-time workstation data and queue waiting time for each car wash.

[0008] S3. In response to the client's access request, obtain the client's current location based on LBS positioning technology, filter out car washes within a preset range, and push the real-time workstation data, waiting time, and service information of the car washes to the client for visual display.

[0009] S4. Receive a reservation request from the client for the target car wash, the reservation request including a car wash service reservation or a value-added service reservation; generate a reservation order and lock the workstation time slot required for the corresponding service;

[0010] S5. After detecting that the customer has completed the service, respond to the settlement request from the client or merchant, call the payment interface to transfer the corresponding service amount from the customer's payment account to the car wash's merchant account, and complete the instant settlement.

[0011] The present invention provides an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that the processor executes the program to implement the free franchise integrated traffic generation service and instant settlement method for car wash shops.

[0012] The present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, when the program is executed by a processor, it implements the aforementioned method for providing free franchise integration and lead generation services and instant settlement for car wash shops.

[0013] Beneficial effects

[0014] This invention provides a method for integrating free franchise services with customer acquisition and instant payment for car washes. Compared with existing technologies, it has the following advantages:

[0015] This free franchise integration service and instant settlement method for car wash shops adopts a free franchise entry model, without charging franchise fees or security deposits, significantly reducing the online threshold for small and medium-sized car wash shops and helping them quickly access platform traffic. At the same time, it supports the unified display and appointment of value-added services such as car washing, car repair, detailing, and modification, effectively broadening the store's revenue channels, curbing vicious price competition in the industry from the source, and promoting the upgrading of service quality. The system obtains the status of workstations through a combination of automatic sensor collection and manual input by merchants, accurately predicts the waiting time based on historical data, and realizes the visualization of surrounding store information with LBS positioning, completely solving the problem of information asymmetry between consumers and stores and improving the user consumption experience.

[0016] By leveraging intelligent appointment and workstation locking functions, scheduling conflicts are avoided, and two-way reminders improve the efficiency of collaboration between users and stores, significantly increasing workstation utilization. Settlement is initiated immediately after service completion, automatically verifying coupons and calculating the discount amount. Funds are transferred in real time and credited instantly through the payment interface, abandoning the traditional long-cycle settlement model and effectively alleviating the store's cash flow pressure. The settlement process is transparent with no unreasonable deductions, fully guaranteeing store revenue. At the same time, it supports dynamic pricing based on time periods, guiding users to consume during off-peak hours and balancing peak and off-peak traffic. The overall solution has low implementation costs, is easy to operate, and has strong adaptability, comprehensively promoting the digitalization and standardization of operations in the car wash industry. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a diagram of an electronic device according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown:

[0021] A method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services with instant payment for car washes includes the following steps:

[0022] S1. Responding to the free onboarding request of car wash shops, after completing the qualification verification, a unique merchant account is assigned to each store, without charging franchise fees, security deposits, or onboarding fees; merchants upload and maintain service information through the merchant client, which is uniformly received and stored in the cloud. Service information includes: store navigation and location information, basic car wash service information, value-added service information, and electronic coupons; among which, value-added service information includes one or more of car repair services, car detailing services, and car modification services, realizing unified online management of multiple service categories;

[0023] S2. Real-time acquisition of workstation occupancy status information for each franchised car wash, generating real-time workstation data and queue waiting time for each car wash; the workstation status can be acquired in two ways: one is through devices such as infrared sensors and pressure sensors installed at the car wash workstations to automatically identify the occupancy and release status of the workstations; the other is that merchants can manually input and update the available workstation information through the merchant's terminal; the system combines real-time workstation occupancy data with historical service time data of stores to accurately count the number of available workstations and estimate the current user's queue waiting time.

[0024] S3. When a user initiates an access request through the client, the system obtains the customer's real-time geographical location based on LBS positioning technology and filters nearby available car washes according to preset distance ranges (such as 1km, 3km, 5km, etc.). The information is displayed visually in the form of map points or list sorting, and the displayed content includes: store location, number of available car wash bays, estimated waiting time, car wash service price, value-added service price, and available electronic coupons, so as to realize information transparency and facilitate users to quickly compare and choose.

[0025] S4. The client submits a reservation request for the target car wash, which can be either a car wash service reservation or a value-added service reservation. The system automatically checks whether the corresponding service bay is available within the reservation time slot. If the bay is available, a reservation order is immediately generated and the time slot is locked to avoid conflicts. If the bay is occupied, the user is prompted to change the time or store. Before the reservation time arrives, the system automatically sends a reminder notification to both the client and the merchant to ensure that the user's arrival at the store is synchronized with the store's preparation.

[0026] S5. Real-time monitoring of service status. After detecting that the customer has completed the car wash or value-added service, the system responds to the settlement request initiated by the client or merchant. The system automatically verifies whether the user has received and selected to use the electronic coupon. If used, the settlement is based on the discounted amount; otherwise, the settlement is based on the standard price. The system calls the payment interface to directly transfer the corresponding service amount from the customer's payment account to the car wash merchant's account. The funds arrive in real time, completing the instant settlement.

[0027] S6 supports merchants to independently set differentiated dynamic pricing strategies for different time periods through the merchant client. For example, different service prices can be set for peak periods (weekends and holidays), off-peak periods (weekday daytime), and low-peak periods (night). The system will associate dynamic pricing with real-time workstation data and display it to the client to guide users to consume during off-peak hours and improve the utilization rate of store workstations.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown:

[0029] This invention provides an electronic device, including a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor. When the processor executes the program, it implements the above-mentioned method for providing free franchise integration and traffic generation services and instant settlement for car wash shops.

[0030] The present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the above-mentioned method for providing free franchise integration and traffic generation services and instant settlement for car wash shops.

[0031] Example 1:

[0032] This invention provides a method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops. The specific steps are as follows:

[0033] S1. A small car wash in a community submits a free application to join the platform. After the system approves the application, a merchant account is assigned. The shop owner uploads information on the shop's location, standard car wash, and premium car wash services, as well as information on value-added services such as interior cleaning and paint detailing. The shop owner also sets up a 10 yuan no-minimum-spend car wash coupon. The system then completes the information storage and goes live.

[0034] S2. Pressure sensors are installed at each of the four car wash bays in the store. The sensors transmit bay occupancy / release signals to the system in real time. The system counts the current vacancy of one bay and, combined with the store's historical service data of an average of 15 minutes per order, estimates the waiting time to be 15 minutes, generating real-time bay data and waiting time.

[0035] S3. When a user opens the client, the system uses GPS to locate the user's position, filters car washes within a 5km radius, and displays the store locations on a map, such as 1 available work bay, 15-minute wait time, interior detailing price of 120 yuan, car wash price of 30 yuan, and a 10 yuan coupon. Users can view and compare these information intuitively.

[0036] S4. When a user selects the store and makes a car wash appointment 30 minutes later, the system detects that the car wash slots are available during the appointment time, generates an appointment order, and locks the car wash slot. Ten minutes before the appointment time, both the client and the merchant receive a reminder that the appointment is about to expire.

[0037] S5. After the user completes the car wash service at the store, the merchant clicks "Service Completed" and the system initiates a settlement request. The user selects to use a 10 yuan coupon, the system calls the WeChat Pay interface, deducts 20 yuan from the user's WeChat account, and transfers it to the store's WeChat merchant account in real time. The settlement is completed and a notification is pushed.

[0038] S6. Merchants can set a car wash price of 25 yuan on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00 and 35 yuan on weekends from 9:00 to 17:00. The system will dynamically display the pricing and workstation data to guide users to consume during off-peak hours on weekdays.

[0039] This solution adopts a free franchise entry model, without charging franchise fees or security deposits, significantly lowering the barriers to online integration for small and medium-sized car washes. It helps stores quickly access platform traffic and supports unified display and booking of value-added services such as car washing, repair, detailing, and modification, effectively broadening store revenue channels, curbing vicious price competition in the industry from the source, and promoting service quality upgrades. The system obtains workstation status through a combination of automatic sensor data collection and manual input by merchants, accurately predicts queue time based on historical data, and uses LBS positioning to visualize information about surrounding stores, completely solving the problem of information asymmetry between consumers and stores and improving the user experience.

[0040] By leveraging intelligent appointment and workstation locking functions, scheduling conflicts are avoided, and two-way reminders improve the efficiency of collaboration between users and stores, significantly increasing workstation utilization. Settlement is initiated immediately after service completion, automatically verifying coupons and calculating the discount amount. Funds are transferred in real time and credited instantly through the payment interface, abandoning the traditional long-cycle settlement model and effectively alleviating the store's cash flow pressure. The settlement process is transparent with no unreasonable deductions, fully guaranteeing store revenue. At the same time, it supports dynamic pricing based on time periods, guiding users to consume during off-peak hours and balancing peak and off-peak traffic. The overall solution has low implementation costs, is easy to operate, and has strong adaptability, comprehensively promoting the digitalization and standardization of operations in the car wash industry.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: S1. In response to the car wash shop's request to join the platform, assign a merchant account to the car wash shop and receive and store the service information uploaded by the merchant. The service information includes shop navigation information, car wash service information, value-added service information and electronic coupons. The value-added service information includes one or more of the following: car repair service, car detailing service and car modification service. S2. Obtain the real-time occupancy status information of each car wash, and generate real-time workstation data and queue waiting time for each car wash. S3. In response to the client's access request, obtain the client's current location based on LBS positioning technology, filter out car washes within a preset range, and push the real-time workstation data, waiting time, and service information of the car washes to the client for visual display. S4. Receive a reservation request from the client for the target car wash, the reservation request including a car wash service reservation or a value-added service reservation; generate a reservation order and lock the workstation time slot required for the corresponding service; S5. After detecting that the customer has completed the service, respond to the settlement request from the client or merchant, call the payment interface to transfer the corresponding service amount from the customer's payment account to the car wash's merchant account, and complete the instant settlement.

2. The car wash shop-oriented free franchise integration lead service and instant settlement implementation method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S2, the real-time acquisition of the workstation occupancy status information of each car wash specifically involves: The system automatically identifies the occupancy and availability of car wash stations by installing sensors, or receives vacancy information manually entered by the merchant through their app.

3. The method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S2, generating real-time workstation data and queue waiting times for each car wash specifically includes: Based on the obtained workstation occupancy status information, the number of available workstations is counted, and combined with historical service duration data, the current queuing waiting time is estimated.

4. The method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S3, the visualization includes: The location of each car wash is displayed in the form of a map or list, and the number of available car wash bays, estimated waiting time, car wash service price, value-added service price, and available electronic coupons are displayed on the display interface of each car wash.

5. The method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S4, generating the reservation order and locking the time period for the corresponding workstation specifically includes: Determine if the workstation is already occupied within the scheduled time period. If it is available, lock the workstation and send reminder notifications to both the client and the merchant before the scheduled time arrives.

6. The method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S5, the specific steps of calling the payment interface to transfer the corresponding service amount from the customer's payment account to the car wash's merchant account are as follows: By calling the WeChat Pay interface, the service amount is transferred from the customer's WeChat account to the car wash's WeChat merchant account, achieving real-time fund transfer.

7. The method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method also includes responding to the merchant's operation by setting a differentiated dynamic pricing strategy for different time periods for the car wash, and displaying the differentiated dynamic pricing in association with the real-time workstation data to the client.

8. The method for implementing free franchise integration and customer acquisition services and instant settlement for car wash shops according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method also includes detecting whether the client has received and selected to use the target car wash's electronic coupon during instant settlement. If the electronic coupon is used, the settlement will be made according to the discounted amount.

9. An electronic device comprising a memory, a processor, and a computer program stored in the memory and executable on the processor, characterized in that, When the processor executes the program, it implements the free franchise integration and traffic generation service and instant settlement method for car wash shops as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by the processor, it implements the free franchise integration and traffic generation service and instant settlement method for car wash shops as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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