Wash-dry-fold businesses for sale
Wash-dry-fold businesses layer service and commercial revenue on top of self-service laundry, which changes how they are valued and what you must check. Below is the typical valuation range, what drives the price, and how to test the quality of the recurring revenue. Value a deal with the calculator, then browse listings or set an alert.
Market snapshot
Wash-dry-fold adds service and sometimes commercial revenue, which can raise value if it is sticky, but the extra labor means margins deserve a close look.
Benchmarks are general industry ranges for planning, not a valuation of any specific business.
What moves the price
- Share of revenue that is recurring or commercial
- Labor cost and how dependent the store is on the owner
- Pounds processed per week and turnaround capacity
- Stickiness of commercial contracts and customer concentration
- The self-service laundry base underneath the service revenue
What to verify before you buy
- Commercial contracts, their terms, and how concentrated they are
- Payroll records and the true labor cost
- Per-pound pricing versus the local market
- Tax returns cross-checked against utility usage
- The lease and rent as a share of revenue
Value a wash-dry-fold business
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.
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.
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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.