Interesting Facts About Valet Parking

Florida-based entrepreneur Curtis Hennigar possesses an educational background in business and nearly 40 years of experience in the valet parking service industry. Curtis Hennigar is the owner of CAH Palm Beach, with locations in Minnesota, Missouri, Vermont, and Florida.

A valet service offers benefits to car owners ranging from time efficiency and security to convenience and luxury. All the driver has to do on arrival is to hand the valet their car key. When it's time for departure, they hand over their ticket stub, retrieve their keys, tip the valet and leave. Here are other particular highlights of valet parking:

1. Tipping is significant

The average tip for valet parking services is $3. But 75 percent of drivers will tip better in bad weather or when assisted with luggage.

2. Men dominate the industry

The male gender dominates the industry because women don't usually apply for jobs. Although the reason for this isn't yet known, the job of a valet parker can be physically demanding. Thus, some companies require drivers to pass a fitness test before they can work.

3. Expanded services

Valet parking has been redefined over the years from a car parking luxury available in high-profile bars and restaurants to a considerably public service available for other vehicles like bikes and boats.