Laundromat Cash Flow Calculator
Cash flow, not revenue, is what you are buying. Enter the store's monthly revenue and each operating cost to see the monthly cash flow, annual profit, and profit margin.
Laundromat cash flow calculator
Subtract every operating cost from revenue to see monthly cash flow, annual profit, and margin.
The store keeps a solid share of revenue as cash flow after all costs, including the loan payment.
This is an educational estimate, not financial advice or a formal valuation. Confirm all figures with the seller's records and your own advisors.
Frequently asked questions
What is a healthy profit margin for a laundromat?
It varies, but a self-service-heavy store often keeps a meaningful share of revenue as cash flow once the owner's labor is accounted for. Thin margins usually trace back to high rent (above 25% of revenue) or heavy utilities from inefficient machines.
Should I include the loan payment in cash flow?
It depends on the question. To value the business, exclude the loan payment, since valuation is based on the store's earnings before financing. To check whether you can afford a particular purchase, include it to see what is left after debt.
Why do my utilities look high?
Water, sewer, gas, and electric are the defining laundromat expense and often run 15% to 30% of revenue. Older, inefficient machines push that higher. If utilities are a large share of revenue, efficient equipment can meaningfully improve cash flow.
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