Allow for preparation, missed appointments and gaps between bookings. Start with repair orders, parts invoices and technician time logs. Each example below uses hypothetical values you can replace.
Which calculator should you use?
| Tool | What it answers | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment Slots with Turnaround | Include cleaning and preparation between bookings. | Subtract breaks before entering available minutes. This model uses one identical service duration. |
| Attendance-Adjusted Booking Revenue | Forecast service revenue from actual attendance assumptions. | Excludes cancellation fees and variable costs. Attendance is an entered scenario, not a promise. |
These tools answer different questions and may use different units. Choose the tool that measures what you need; a larger result does not necessarily mean a better outcome.
Appointment Slots with Turnaround
Include cleaning and preparation between bookings.
Slots = floor(staffed minutes / (service minutes + turnaround))
Show example inputs and result
| Available staffed minutes | 480 |
|---|---|
| Service duration | 45 minutes |
| Turnaround per appointment | 15 minutes |
Result: 8 appointments.
Subtract breaks before entering available minutes. This model uses one identical service duration.
Open appointment slots with turnaroundAttendance-Adjusted Booking Revenue
Forecast service revenue from actual attendance assumptions.
Expected revenue = bookings × attendance rate × average collected price
Show example inputs and result
| Booked appointments | 100 |
|---|---|
| Attendance rate | 90 % |
| Average collected service price | 80 |
Result: 7,200 .
Excludes cancellation fees and variable costs. Attendance is an entered scenario, not a promise.
Open attendance-adjusted booking revenueUse the results in your plan
For a auto detailing business, review consumables, technician hours, and bay occupancy across the complete workflow. Use one consistent period and delivery unit: a detail package. Compare the assumptions with recorded outcomes after delivery, then update the estimate.
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