Where laundromats are listed for sale
BizBuySell is the largest marketplace for laundromats for sale, with local listings searchable by city and state — it's the best place to start comparing real prices and revenue. Beyond it, business brokers who specialize in laundry and coin-operated businesses handle many deals and often know about listings before they go public. Equipment distributors, regional laundry associations, and direct owner outreach round out the off-market channel, where you'll face less competition but do more legwork.
Typical laundromat price ranges
Prices swing widely based on location, size, equipment age, and revenue. Use these ranges as a rough orientation, not gospel:
- ~$50,000–$150,000 — smaller or older stores, secondary markets, or stores needing equipment upgrades.
- ~$150,000–$500,000 — mid-size stores with steady revenue and reasonably modern machines.
- $500,000–$1M+ — large, high-traffic, modern stores with new card-operated equipment and strong cash flow.
Most laundromats are priced as a multiple of annual cash flow (SDE), commonly around 2x–4x, adjusted for equipment condition and the remaining lease term.
How to evaluate a laundromat listing
A listing's headline numbers are a starting point, not the truth. Because laundromats are cash-heavy, the most important step is verifying revenue independently:
- Water and utility bills — request 12+ months and compare them to the claimed revenue and machine turns. This is your best honesty check.
- Equipment — note the age, brand, and water/energy efficiency of every washer and dryer; replacement is expensive.
- Lease — confirm the remaining term, rent escalations, and whether it's assignable. A short lease is a major red flag.
- Location & demand — check nearby competition and the share of renters in the area.
- Add-on revenue — vending, ATM, and wash-dry-fold figures should be supported by records, not estimates.
For the complete due-diligence and financing framework, see how to buy a business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are laundromats listed for sale?
BizBuySell is the largest marketplace for laundromats for sale, searchable by city and state. Brokers who specialize in laundry and coin-operated businesses handle many deals, and some laundromats sell off-market through direct owner outreach or industry distributors.
What is the price range for a laundromat for sale?
They commonly list from about $50,000 to over $1 million. Smaller, older stores are at the low end; large, modern, high-traffic stores reach the top. Most are priced at roughly 2x–4x annual cash flow.
How do I evaluate a laundromat listing?
Verify the financials independently. Request 12+ months of water and utility bills and compare them to the claimed revenue, then check equipment age, the remaining lease term, local competition, and the share of nearby renters.
Should I buy a turnkey laundromat or a fixer-upper?
A turnkey store with newer machines and stable revenue costs more but carries less risk and produces cash immediately. A fixer-upper is cheaper with upside but needs capital, time, and experience. First-time buyers often prefer a proven, turnkey store.
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