
Owning a Laundromat
Small business entrepreneurs have long been attracted to the coin laundry business for good reason. It is estimated there are 35,000 coin laundromats in the U.S., generating approximately $5 billion dollars in gross revenue each year. A common industry refrain is that the coin laundry business is ‘recession-resistant’ since there will always be a need for clean laundry.
The key to successfully owning a vended laundry is choosing the right location, negotiating a manageable long-term lease, upgrading the space to attractive, safe, modern standards, installing efficient, state-of-the art card and/or coin operated washers and dryers, and marketing it effectively using social media. But that’s not all. You also have to offer the right mix of amenities and value-added services in order to compete in a crowded marketplace. Our Laundry Specialists can help you get a headstart, avoiding common industry pitfalls. Following are some profiles of successful coin laundry customers with whom we have worked.


An Entrepreneur’s Journey to the Laundromat Business
Eddie Qaqish entered the laundromat business after a long and successful career in the retail auto business, rising to General Sales Manager of a thriving Nissan dealership. He retired from the auto industry to turn his focus to building promising retail enterprises... Read more
New Laundromat Owner Undaunted by Business Challenges
As a newcomer to the Laundromat Business, owner Denise Morton started out doing just about everything right; she did her homework before taking the plunge, spent months patiently searching for the right location (and situation!), negotiated a strong long-term lease,... Read more
Edgar FRAIRE — Fraiday’s Coin Laundry — Oxnard, Calif.
Before Getting into the Laundry Business… Fraire continues to work as a corrections officer. Store Opening June 20, 2020 Business Hours 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily Staff Fraiday’s Coin laundry is a family-operated business. Total Square Footage 1,320... Read more
A Look at Tomorrow’s Laundromat Industry
Veteran store owner John Henderson is not normally at a loss for words, especially when it comes to talking about the laundromat industry – one in which his family-operated chain has thrived for many years. But, then again, these aren’t normal times. “I don’t have a... Read more