Starting a Laundromat

Summary: Starting a Laundromat is not really expensive and it’s a good idea too. But before you start take a look at what you will need and the start up cost related to starting a Laundromat.

Tips on starting a Laundromat!

Decide whether you wish to set up your business from scratch or want to buy a ready made business? Prepare a detailed business plan for each option as this gives you a detailed idea of what you will require to put into your business.
Finding a good location for your Laundromat is really important as you need to have a location in a residential area where people regularly need to get clean clothes. It’s a good idea to have the Laundromat in an existing location which already had the necessary water, electrical, plumbing and other connections in a building. If the necessary connections are not there you will have to spend extra to get the connections done and this will add to your start up cost. Make sure you get detailed quotes from contractors and builders for all the plumbing needs of your Laundromat.
Your initial expenditure on stock of new or old coin operated washers and dryers will be your main expenditure. Newer machines will require lesser maintenance but once in while repairs are necessary for almost all machinery. You have to take this decision with a lot of thought of what you can afford about your initial investment. You should also think about the services you wish to offer your customers like ironing and folding of clothes.

You might need to contact the local city council or the necessary licensing agency to find out what you will need to set up your business. You also have to contact the local Franchise Tax Board to get the required permits. This will help you to buy goods without tax for your business.

You will also have to plan for a significant in order to turn on the local utilities along with repair and maintenance of your machines. You will need to get a regular service contract with the person who installed your machines as this turns out much cheaper in the long run. You will also need a lot of business furniture and equipments for your Laundromat business like, furniture for the customers to sit on while they are waiting for washer to wash the clothes, regular baskets for clothes, detergent selling machines and other necessities like fabric softener. Meet with other local Laundromat opener to find out what they are offering and the problems they are facing. Visit other Laundromats to find the services and customers aids they have at their places.

44 Responses to "Starting a Laundromat".

1. phaka on 7/30/2008

can you please email me a successful laundromat business plan at phakamurwa@webmail.co.za

2. breena on 1/22/2009 7:24:32 PM

can you please email me a laundromat business plan that no one ever knows about..

3. Greg Grasinger on 3/15/2009 6:14:46 PM

I am very interested in starting a laundromat service and would also like an email for the business plan if you will. Also approximately how much would I need to get started with and how much do the average laundromats gross every year? Thanks

4. Angela on 4/3/2009 6:03:13 PM

I live in nj and want to open a laundromat service. Can you please email me the business plan? How much does it normally cost and what % do you have to put down? Thanks so much

5. Laurice Johnson on 4/29/2009 3:17:21 PM

please email me a laundromat business plan. I am planning on opening one. Thank you Laurice

6. Brian Antolin on 5/2/2009 10:48:24 AM

I live in Guam, a Territory of the US, I am planning to open a laundromat. Please email me a business plan for my SBA loan. Thank you.

7. abraham garza on 6/2/2009 10:07:03 AM

do we need an outlet for each dryer for the heat to go out or is there a way of doing it by connecting all the heat escapes to only one outlet.

8. Janice on 6/8/2009 6:49:35 PM

please email me a proposal for an existing laundromat business or a business plan. icesesus@yahoo.com

9. shana on 6/16/2009 10:03:29 AM

please email me a laundry mat business plan. I plan to open one.

10. John on 6/16/2009 11:35:01 AM

Please email me the laundromat plan.

11. Derianne' Killingsworth on 6/26/2009 2:35:00 PM

Please email me the plan as well, I'm ready to start my business venture.

12. shanika swain on 7/1/2009 7:48:30 AM

please email a plan to a successful laundromat at the two email address niki830002@msn.com, longjohn848@live.com

13. David Heyward on 7/1/2009 12:27:49 PM

Please email me the plan as well. I'm ready to start my business venture as well.

14. NEville Edwards on 7/2/2009 4:49:55 PM

Please e-mail me a coin laundromat proposal.

15. Terrence Greene on 7/3/2009 3:55:30 PM

Please send me information that would help me set up a laundry business in a low income area.

16. philip morales on 7/3/2009 9:27:34 PM

please email me a business plan, I plan to open one up immediately, thank you. butchoone@gmail.com

17. PFC Des on 7/18/2009 7:42:20 PM

I just came back from Iraq and wanted to open up a laundromat...... Can you please Email me the business Plan? sirfritz5@gmail.com

18. Scott Hardiman on 7/18/2009 10:35:08 PM

Love to read you business plan. I have plans to open laundry business in city with some new and innovative ideas!!!! my email is adcsecurity@hotmail.com

19. Brittany Spraggins on 7/21/2009 4:24:10 PM

please email me a business plan, so that I can start working on opening up a laundromat.

20. Brittany Spraggins on 7/21/2009 4:24:55 PM

please email me a business plan fashionunique1@yahoo.com. thank you

21. johni on 7/22/2009 5:50:53 PM

Please email me a business plan. I plan on opening one up by the end of the year. sankhiro@gmail.com

22. Desiree Potts on 8/4/2009 4:59:42 PM

Please not to provide anyone else with the email address. Please email me the business plan. Thanks.

23. Bobby on 8/12/2009 12:53:00 AM

hey, i also need a business plan for laundromat business, anyone can send me a sample.

24. Josie on 8/13/2009 1:19:37 PM

Please email me the business plans for start-up and existing laundromats in low to middle income areas. Thanks

25. Jack on 8/16/2009 10:48:54 PM

Will you please e-mail me the business plan for a laundromat? Thanks

26. Bron Hebert on 9/6/2009 1:34:58 PM

Could you please email me the business plan. Thanks!

27. Nick Espinoza on 9/6/2009 9:50:08 PM

Please email me the business plan for a laundromat as well. Thank's Appreciate it.

28. Ariel on 9/14/2009 2:36:46 PM

Can you please email me a business plan for a start-up and an existing location - nuneza1@yahoo.com. Thank you in advance.

29. Deb on 9/26/2009 10:51:06 PM

Please e-mail a business plan for a laundromat. This will be a new start up in a town of 8500 people and a low income area. Thanks

30. Mohammed Khalique on 9/28/2009 11:43:13 AM

I am interested to open a new commercial laundromat business on my first floor of three family house. please advice me by email or call me 917-362-6086. many thanks

31. shawn on 10/19/2009 6:43:53 AM

can you please email me a business plan for a startup laundromat thank you srtuffy@gmail.com

32. Okgracy on 10/22/2009 1:42:04 AM

please email me a laundromat business plan for a startup. thanks and God bless. okgracy@yahoo.com

33. Daniel on 10/22/2009 9:36:59 AM

Can you email me a business plan for starting a laundromat. Thanks for your time.

34. Al on 10/26/2009 3:01:23 AM

How much money does a laundromat earn? How much you need to open a laundromat? How much money does a laundromat owner make a week? How much capital do you need in operating a laundromat?

35. Mi-lay on 10/30/2009 7:48:31 AM

can you please email me a successful laundromat business plan at mi-lay@cityprop.co.za....How much you need to open a laundromat?

36. Peter on 10/30/2009 10:40:26 AM

Can you please email me a business plan for a start up? How successful has it been? Thank you, pkboulos@gmail.com

37. Ray on 11/3/2009 8:36:17 PM

Could you email me a start-up business plan for a laundromat? What are some hidden cost involving a start-up?

38. shiri on 11/8/2009 8:32:30 AM

want to open a laundry business. can you please advice me what initial start up costs i would have to incur. and where i could buy the equipment from. I live in Sri Lanka. Perhaps machinery from India would make sense.

39. matilda on 11/12/2009 7:04:25 AM

Hi, i need to open a laundromat and have successfully identified a place with electricity and sewerage kindly assist with business plan and projections

40. chris on 11/15/2009 1:37:59 AM

hi i'm really interested in opening a laundry mat. could you please email me a business plan of how to open a laundry mat thanks

41. Tsietsi Moremi on 11/16/2009 2:11:18 AM

Please e-mail me a sample business plan for a successful laundromat. Thank you.

42. Ntuthu Peter on 11/17/2009 2:47:32 AM

Could you please kindly email business plan for a Laundromat. I'm in cape town, south africa.

43. J. Smith on 11/17/2009 2:53:16 PM

Could You please email me a sample of a business plan, I am looking to start a Laundromat in Roanoke, Virginia adjacent to a housing complex.

44. Tim N on 11/17/2009 5:26:12 PM

Please email me a business plan that you have, I would like to go over this plan to see how effective this will be.

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