How Much Can a Laundromat Make? Laundromat Revenue, Profit and Owner Income
How much money a laundromat makes
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A laundromat's income depends on machine turns per day, vend prices, number of machines and extra services like wash-and-fold and delivery, minus rent, utilities, repairs and labour. Owners earn the remaining net cash flow; stores in strong locations with added services make substantially more.
How laundromats make money
| Revenue source | Notes |
|---|---|
| Self-service washing | Price per cycle by machine size |
| Drying | Per-minute pricing |
| Wash-and-fold | Charged per pound; high margin |
| Pickup and delivery | Premium convenience pricing |
| Commercial accounts | Salons, gyms, short-term rentals |
| Vending and soap | Small but steady |
The key metric: turns per day
Turns per day = how many times each washer is used daily. More turns = more revenue from the same equipment. Location, pricing and machine mix all affect turns.
Expenses
Rent, water/sewer, gas, electricity, attendants, repairs, insurance, payment processing, software and marketing.
Owner income
Owner income = revenue minus all expenses (and loan payments). Owners who also work as attendants keep the wages they'd otherwise pay.
How to increase profit
- Add wash-and-fold and delivery
- Accept cards and apps to raise average spend
- Upgrade to efficient machines to cut utilities
- Adjust prices to market
- Keep the store clean and safe to attract customers
- Sign commercial accounts
- Extend hours
Read Is a laundromat a good investment? and How to run a laundromat business.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a laundromat make?
It depends on machine count, turns per day, pricing and services, minus costs.
How much can you make owning a laundromat?
Owners keep net cash flow after rent, utilities, labour and loan payments.
How much money does a laundromat make per day?
It varies with traffic and machine count; busy weekends usually produce the most.
What is a good profit margin for a laundromat?
Margins depend heavily on rent and utilities; well-run stores keep these in check.
Is wash-and-fold profitable?
Yes, it's often one of the most profitable services per hour.
Do laundromats make more with card payments?
Card and app payments often increase spend and reduce coin handling.
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