Laundromats for Sale in California
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Coin Laundry, Laundromat
84 results for "Coin Laundry, Laundromat" businesses in "California"
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Los Angeles, California
Coin Laundry
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Well-established coin laundry near Koreatown. This is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer to buy a successful coin-operated laundry. Located in a strip mall in a prime location and surrounded by many apartments. Ample parking lot with easy in and out access. This laundry is always busy with lots of regular customers due to its excellent location. Must see! It has the potential to increase revenue even more. Long -term lease and is in a great location. The average monthly gross income is approx: $24,500. The average monthly net income is approx: $7,500. Size: 30
Paramount, California
Coin Laundry - Absentee Run
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3600 sq. ft. Card-operated laundry in Paramount. Excellent prime location in a small strip mall on a major street in the heart of Paramount. Lots of regular customers due to its excellent location. The great designed interior and decorations. Great visibility with ample parking. The profit margin is better because the sewer charges are very low in this area. This laundry also has lots of potential to increase revenue. The business is kept clean and machines are well maintained. Average Monthly Gross income is appx: $38,000. Average Net income is appx: $18,500. 53 washers/ 50 dryers
Buena Park, California
Coin Laundry
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Well-established Coin Laundry in a busy location in Buena Park. Busy coin laundry with great visibility in an established area. Located in a shopping center on a prime location with ample parking and easy in and out access. This coin laundry has stable income and regular customers due to its excellent location. High profit margin due to No Sewer charge. Size: 2800 Sqft. Average Monthly Gross income is $ 23,000. Average Monthly Net income is around $9500. 51 Washers/ 46 Dryers The equipment is well-maintained, in great condition (some are new, some 4yrs old and 10yrs old). This suc
Los Angeles, California
Coin Laundry
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4000 sq.ft Coin Laundry in a strip mall with great visibility and stable income. This coin laundry is located in a very densely populated area in a great neighborhood with lots of regular customers. This is one of the best coin operated laundromats in the area. This laundromat is always busy with lots of regular customers. Must see! Long-term lease for 18yrs. Size: Appx. 4000 sq. ft. Average Monthly Gross income is over $ 50,000. Average Monthly Net income is over $ 21,000. 46 Washers / 58 Dryers Top-notch equipment. All machines are ~ 6 yrs old. Owner kept the equipment
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Explore Profitable Laundromat Opportunities Across California
Looking to buy or sell a coin laundry or laundromat business in California? With millions of residents living in apartments and rental units, laundromats remain one of the state's most dependable and profitable small business types. From Los Angeles and the Bay Area to San Diego and the Central Valley, opportunities exist across nearly every metro region.
Market Snapshot
- Number of Businesses - 83 listings
- Median Asking Price - $620,000
- Median Revenue - $326,000
- Median Cash Flow - $145,923
- Median Asking Price to Cash Flow - 5.0x (from 33 listings that state both)
- Figures Updated - November 11, 2026
Listings include both modern and classic laundromats
- Listings include both modern and classic laundromats, absentee-run and owner-operated, card system and coin-op facilities, in prime neighborhoods and suburban retail centers. Market data on this page shows high demand: laundromats sell for a wide range of price points depending on size, condition, and lease terms, attracting owner-operators and investors.
Top Metro Areas to Buy a Laundromat
- Los Angeles & Orange County: Dense rental housing and strong year-round usage
- San Francisco Bay Area: High income per household and limited space for in-unit laundry
- Sacramento & Central Valley: Affordable leases and expanding suburban populations
- San Diego: Tourist traffic and student demand sustain steady wash volumes
Why Invest in a Laundromat?
- Predictable, recession-resistant cash flow
- Semi-absentee potential with minimal staffing
- Multiple revenue streams: vending, drop-off, pickup & delivery options
- Stable demand in every economic cycle
Whether you're a first-time buyer seeking reliable income or an investor adding another location, laundromats deliver consistent ROI when properly maintained and marketed.
Selling Your California Coin Laundry
Considering selling your laundry business? BizBen connects sellers with qualified buyers and experienced laundry brokers statewide who understand valuations, leases, and utility cost analysis.
FAQs
How much does a laundromat sell for in California?
Laundromats sell at prices ranging from $68,000 to $7,950,000, depending on finances, size, and sales.
Are laundromats profitable?
Yes. Well-located stores often achieve 13.9% net margin, even in slower markets.
Can I finance a laundromat purchase?
Buyers frequently use SBA 7(a) loans or partial seller financing with 20–30% down.
Which California cities have the most coin laundry listings?
Most active listings are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, and Sacramento, with additional opportunities across Orange County and the Central Valley.
What are the biggest running costs of a California laundromat?
Water, sewer and gas are usually the largest line on the P&L, and California rates vary widely between water districts — the same machine count can cost very different amounts in Los Angeles than in the Central Valley. Rent is the other one that decides the deal: ask for the remaining term and every option to renew, because a store with only a few years left is worth far less than the equipment suggests.
Can a laundromat be run absentee?
Many are, and semi-absentee ownership is one of the reasons buyers look at this category. An attended store still needs someone on site for change, cleaning and customer problems, so budget for that payroll before you compare it with an owner-operated store's cash flow. Card systems and remote monitoring make lighter-touch ownership more workable than it used to be.
Is it worth converting a coin store to a card system?
Card systems remove cash handling, make pricing easier to change, and give you machine-level data you can actually show a future buyer. Against that, conversion is a real capital cost across every machine and some long-standing customers prefer coins. If the machines are near the end of their life anyway, converting during a planned replacement is usually cheaper than doing it as a separate project.
How do I verify a laundromat's revenue before buying?
Coin stores are cash businesses, so tax returns alone are rarely enough. The standard cross-check is utility usage: water and gas consumption scale with the number of turns, so pull several years of bills from the utility directly and see whether they support the volume the seller reports. Ask for collection records, machine counts and ages, and sit in the store at different times of day.
Whether buying, investing, or selling, California's coin laundry market remains active, competitive, and driven by consistent residential demand.