Laundromat Valuation Calculator
Laundromats are priced on a multiple of cash flow, not revenue. Enter the store's earnings and a few facts about the lease, equipment, and location to estimate a fair value range, then check the asking price against it.
Laundromat valuation calculator
Estimate a value range from cash flow and check an asking price against it.
The asking price is in the upper half of the estimated range. Make sure the lease, location, and equipment justify it.
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
How do you value a laundromat?
Most laundromats are valued as a multiple of seller's discretionary earnings (SDE), commonly around 3x to 4.5x, with newer equipment, a long lease, and a strong location pushing toward the high end. Revenue alone does not set the price; the cash flow that revenue produces does.
What multiple should I use?
A typical band is about 3x to 4.5x SDE. Use the lower end for a weak location, a short lease, or aging equipment, and the higher end for a strong, durable store. This calculator adjusts the band for those factors automatically.
Why does the asking price look high when real estate is included?
If the property is part of the price, the SDE multiple will look inflated because you are also buying real estate. Separate the building's value and compare only the business price to the business's cash flow.
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