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Laundromats for sale

Before you make an offer, know what laundromats actually sell for and what moves the price. Below you will find typical valuation multiples, the factors that raise or lower a fair price, a checklist of what to verify, and a calculator to test any asking price. When you are ready, browse listings or get alerted the moment new ones are posted.

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Market snapshot

Most laundromats trade on a multiple of seller's discretionary earnings (SDE), the owner's true annual cash flow. Size, lease terms, equipment age, and whether real estate is included move the number the most.

Typical valuation
3.0x to 4.5x SDE
Healthy rent-to-revenue
Under 20% to 25%
Common asking prices
$50k to $1M+
business only, varies by size

Benchmarks are general industry ranges for planning, not a valuation of any specific business.

What moves the price

  • Verifiable cash flow (SDE) backed by tax returns and collection records
  • Lease length, rent, and whether it is assignable
  • Age and condition of the washers and dryers
  • Location quality, foot traffic, and nearby competition
  • Water and utility efficiency of the equipment
  • Whether the real estate is included or leased

What to verify before you buy

  • Two to three years of tax returns, cross-checked against water and utility usage
  • The lease: remaining term, options, rent increases, and assignability
  • Coin or card collection records that confirm reported revenue
  • The age of every machine and any deferred repairs
  • The seller's reason for selling and a training or transition period

Value a laundromat and check an asking price

Enter the store's numbers to estimate a value range from cash flow and see how any asking price compares.

Laundromat valuation calculator

Estimate a value range from cash flow and check an asking price against it.

Estimated value (SDE-based)$396,000 – $594,000
Midpoint estimate$495,000
Applied multiple range3.0x – 4.5x SDE
Asking SDE multiple4.09x
Revenue multiple1.50x
Rent-to-revenue24.7%
Equipment value (est.)*$126,000 (60% of new)
Top of range

The asking price is in the upper half of the estimated range. Make sure the lease, location, and equipment justify it.

* Equipment value is an estimate only: the replacement cost if new times the condition percentage. It reflects the machines' current worth as a sanity check and a price floor, and is not added on top of the cash-flow valuation above.

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This is an educational estimate, not financial advice or a formal valuation. Confirm all figures with the seller's records and your own advisors.

37 listings available

Laundromat

Philadelphia, PA

Laundromat•Philadelphia, PA

Modernized Laundromat

Asking
$1M
Cash flow
$214K
Revenue
$425K
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Laundromat

Atlanta, GA

Laundromat•Atlanta, GA

Modernized Laundromat

Asking
$1M
Cash flow
$214K
Revenue
$425K
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Frequently asked questions

How much does one of these businesses cost?

Prices depend on cash flow, equipment age, lease terms, and whether real estate is included. Most laundry businesses trade on a multiple of seller's discretionary earnings, commonly in the 3x to 5x range.

Can I finance the purchase?

Many buyers use SBA 7(a) loans, conventional loans, or seller financing. Use the SudsList calculators to model loan payments and cash-on-cash return before making an offer.

How do I evaluate a listing?

Confirm revenue against utility bills and collection records, review the lease, and inspect the age and condition of every machine. See the SudsList Guide for a full due diligence checklist.

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