<p>In this episode of the Car Wash Advisory Podcast, Harry Caruso speaks with Mark Sage of Merchant Advocate about how car wash operators can uncover hidden savings in their credit card processing without changing point-of-sale systems or providers. Acting as an independent expense auditor, not a processor, Merchant Advocate identifies inflated fees, coding errors, and inefficiencies in an often unregulated industry, helping operators reduce effective processing rates by 15–20%. The discussion also explores how these savings can increase EBITDA, strengthen due diligence, and enhance valuation during a sale or acquisition.</p><p>Mark's Information:</p><p>Mark Sage</p><p>Business Development </p><p>Merchant Advocate</p><p>(888) 890-8822</p><p><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p>