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LaundroLab

LaundroLab is on a mission to establish the nation's best, most reliable laundromat brand through a 5-star customer and franchisee experience. LaundroLab will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers with the safety, convenience, and amenities they desire. Customers will notice the security and information screens upon entering LaundroLab. Our technology suite provides patrons with free wifi, the ability to pay via their smartphone, as well as participate in our loyalty program. Our state of the art equipment can get patrons in and out in under an hour.

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LaundroLab Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

LaundroLab will disrupt the growing but archaic laundromat industry by providing customers with a tech-centric customer experience with the convenience, safety and amenities they desire. Our technology suite provides patrons with free WiFi, ability to pay via their smart phone, as well as participate in our loyalty program. Our state of the art equipment can get patrons in and out in under an hour. In addition, amenities like vending, merchandising, arcade gaming are available, as well as service options like wash-and-fold by our attendant on premises. LaundroLab provides its franchisees with a successful semi-absentee business model that allows them to monitor their key performance indicators via their smart phones and other devices.

Company Details

Established: 2018
First Unit Franchised: 2021
Franchised Units: 32 open, with 116 licenses sold
Company Owned Units: 2 (affiliate-owned)

States: Clear to sell in 44 states plus Washington, D.C.

Registration States, Approved: Illinois (Sept. 17), Indiana (May 20), Michigan (Aug. 17), Minnesota (July 8), Virginia (Oct. 6), Wisconsin (Aug. 11)

Registration States, Exemption Only: California (Large Franchisee exemption), Washington (Sophisticated Investor exemption)

Not Currently Registered: Hawaii, Maryland, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota

Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By LaundroLab

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes, through financing partners. LaundroLab doesn?t finance the investment directly, but works with SBA and equipment lenders. Our equipment manufacturer will finance most of the project at our preferred pricing, typically with 25?35% down. We can get candidates pre-qualified during discovery.

Site Selection Assistance: Yes. LaundroLab leads the search alongside approved local brokers. Qualified sites reach a new franchisee?s inbox within 24 hours of signing, and weekly check-ins keep the search on pace toward an LOI within 60?90 days.

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes. Our team works to lower project costs through lease negotiation and tenant improvement (TI) allowances.

Construction and Installation Support: Yes. Our real estate and construction team supports the project from permitting through build-out. We finish with a Store Commissioning visit to review final finish-out and train you and your team on-site.

Recruiting Assistance: Yes

Cooperative Advertising: Yes. A 1.5% Brand Fund supports national marketing, plus central demand generation for pickup & delivery through digital, paid social, connected TV, and local tactics.

Training: LaundroLab 101

LaundroLab 101 is a blended training program for owners and their management teams, timed to construction milestones so you?re ready on opening day.

  • Online, self-paced: About 10 hours of digital coursework across 7 core modules, completed on our Learning Management System while your store is under construction.
  • In person at headquarters: A 2-day cohort session in Charlotte, NC, held monthly. You?ll work the machines in Charlotte-area LaundroLabs, process a wash-dry-fold order start to finish, and meet each department head (real estate, operations, marketing, technology, pickup & delivery, and finance). It ends with the Folding Test, a real order processed and packaged to LaundroLab standards.
  • On-site: Our team meets you at your store for commissioning and on-site team training, then supports your Grand Opening.
  • Ongoing: A dedicated Business Coach for mentoring and support, the myLaundroLab owner?s portal for reporting and benchmarks, a central team for delivery customer support and dispatch, and lifetime access to our knowledge hub for you and your team.


2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a LaundroLab Franchise.

What does a LaundroLab Franchise Cost?

LaundroLab franchise fees for 2026:

  • Liquid Capital Required: $500,000
  • Total Investment: $217,000-$1,800,730 (varies by scenario: new build, acquisition with existing equipment, or acquisition with new equipment)
  • Minimum Net Worth: $1,000,000
  • Franchise Fee: $49,500
  • Royalty: 6.5% of gross revenue, excluding vending. Tiered down to 5.0% at 5+ units, and each tier applies portfolio-wide (2 units: 6.0%; 3?4 units: 5.5%; 5+ units: 5.0%)
  • Tiered Portfolio Royalty for Multi-Unit Owners: The royalty rate drops as you grow: 6.0% at 2 units, 5.5% at 3?4 units, and 5.0% at 5+ units. Each lower rate applies to gross revenue across your entire portfolio, not just the new store, so opening a second location also lowers the royalty on your first.
  • Brand Fund Fee: 1.5%
  • Local Advertising: $1,500/month minimum, starting month 4
  • Technology Fee: $300/month

Item 19 (2026 FDD)

Franchisee-Owned Store Performance (17 stores open 18+ months, FY2025)

  • Top 25% Avg. Revenue: $917,673
  • Top 25% Avg. EBITDA: $206,712 or 22.53%
  • Top 50% Avg. Revenue: $794,488
  • Top 50% Avg. EBITDA: $179,717 or 22.62%
  • All-Store Avg. Revenue: $604,772
  • All-Store Avg. EBITDA: $115,779 or 19.14%

Affiliate-Owned Stores

  • The Laundry Room (since 2018): $1,560,562 total 2025 revenue
  • CLT-1 (since 2022): $604,336 total 2025 revenue

Pickup & Delivery Launch (three-store cohort, Item 19 Part 4)

  • Average monthly revenue grew from $55,304 the month before launch to $93,504 by month 3. EBITDA margin reached 24.1%.

Historical figures, not a guarantee. Individual results will differ.

  • Average Number of Employees: 4?6
  • Visa Candidates: Yes
  • Passive Ownership: No. Engaged owner-operator model.
  • Home-Based: No
  • B2B: Yes
  • Master Franchise Opportunities: Canada only
  • Veteran Discount: Yes. If (i) you are a Veteran, or (ii) the shareholders, members, or partners owning at least 51% of the franchised business are Veterans, we will discount the initial franchise fee for your first location by 10%.
  • Senior Owner-Operator Development Incentive: Under this program, a qualified individual may enter into a Development Agreement to develop two (2) LaundroLab Businesses and pay a reduced Development Fee of $65,000. The fee is allocated $49,500 to the Initial Franchise Fee for Unit 1 and $15,500 to Unit 2, payable in full at execution of the Development Agreement. The program is generally intended for individuals who are at least sixty (60) years old when the Development Agreement is executed, who do not hold other full-time or part-time employment, and who agree to devote their full-time efforts to managing and operating at least one LaundroLab Business as an owner-operator.

Is LaundroLab a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. LaundroLab is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is LaundroLab a Home Based franchise?

No. LaundroLab is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do LaundroLab Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much LaundroLab franchisees make. LaundroLab offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is LaundroLab a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. LaundroLab is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does LaundroLab Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. LaundroLab franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does LaundroLab Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. LaundroLab franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is LaundroLab Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. LaundroLab franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is LaundroLab Looking for International franchisees?

No. LaundroLab franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see LaundroLab's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Dry Cleaning & Laundry, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

20-50 UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

LaundroLab Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing LaundroLab franchises for sale. We may have LaundroLab franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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