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How Laundromats Are Valued

A laundromat is valued on what the machines collect, proven by utility bills rather than by the owner's word, and on how many years the equipment and the lease have left. Attended stores with wash and fold revenue are valued differently from unattended coin stores.

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Reviewed by Tyson E. Sam, Founder and Broker of Record, BreakThru Realty, Florida License 3565210

Last reviewed November 7, 2026

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Collections, Proven by the Utilities

A laundromat's revenue is cash or card, and buyers verify it against water, gas and electricity bills, which track how many loads were run, and against the card system's reports where there is one. Earnings follow from collections less utilities, rent and labor. A store whose bills do not support its stated revenue is priced on the bills.

Machines, Age and Replacement

Washers and dryers are listed with makes, capacities, ages and loans, because a buyer prices the replacements coming and a lender wants equipment that will outlast the loan. Newer, larger, card operated machines raise the value; a store of aging machines is valued close to its replacement cost. Water heaters, boilers and the electrical service are part of the review.

The Lease and the Services

A laundromat rarely moves, so the lease is the business: term, options, rent against collections and the landlord's consent to assignment are read first. Wash and fold, drop off, commercial accounts and pickup routes add revenue and labor, and are valued on their own margin. An unattended store with low labor appeals to one set of buyers; a full service store to another.

Find Out What My Business Is Worth

Tell us the type of business, the city, how long it has operated, annual revenue, owner benefit or seller's discretionary earnings, EBITDA if you track it, monthly rent and lease expiry, number of employees, how involved you are, why you are selling, your timeline and whether you would consider seller financing. A licensed BreakThru business broker prepares a confidential valuation from comparable sales and replies within one business day. Everything you tell us is confidential, the valuation is free, and nothing is listed or announced unless you decide to sell. Prefer to talk now? Call (786) 914-1017.

Questions Owners Ask

How much is my business worth?
Most owner operated businesses in Florida sell for a multiple of seller's discretionary earnings: net profit plus the owner's salary, benefits and one time or personal expenses run through the business. Where the multiple falls depends on the industry, the lease, the staff, the trend in the numbers and how much the business depends on you. A confidential valuation gives you the range for your business and the reasons behind it.
Will my employees, customers or landlord find out?
Not from us. The business is marketed without its name or address, buyers sign a nondisclosure agreement and prove their funds before they learn who you are, and showings happen after hours or are presented as something else. The landlord is approached only once there is an accepted offer, because the lease has to be assigned.
How long does it take to sell a business?
Six to nine months from listing to closing is common for a well prepared small business, faster when the price is right and the records are clean, longer for businesses that need a licensed buyer or a franchisor's approval. The escrow period after an accepted offer is usually sixty to ninety days.

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