BIG Famous Absentee DC Laundromat NETS $286K!!!!!!

Business Overview:

BIG Famous Absentee DC Laundromat NETS $286K!!!!!!!!!!

A rocksolid rare long term investment in a high-end, absentee-owned laundromat offers an exceptional blend of recession-resistant cash flow and minimal daily operational friction in the heart of charming NE Washington DC.

High-end configurations commands a premium by leveraging coin-only ecosystems, automated door-lock systems, and luxury utility setups (e.g., lounge zones, high-capacity machinery) that allow off-site management.

Well suited for an owner-operator, investor, or semi-absentee owner, the business combines stable cash flow, operational efficiency, and identifiable growth opportunities within the greater market.

The facility includes a modernized commercial laundry platform featuring 22 Wascomat WLD washers and 12 Wascomat D735 dryers installed in 2019, additional washer and dryer capacity, two Electrolux Compass Pro dryers added in 2024, multiple change machines, ATM services, customer support equipment, and recently upgraded water-heating infrastructure.

This continous cash cow and value investing business includes as strong estimated FF&E (good to go for next 7 to 10 years) value package, providing immediate operating continuity with limited anticipated near-term capital expenditure requirements.

Historical revenue exceeded $1.0 million annually in both 2023 and 2024, generating approximately $1.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively. More recent performance reflects the let go of certain commercial laundry contractual accounts due to owner health issues while continuing to generate strong cash flow.

Currently operates approximately 40 hours per week, creating potential opportunities for a future owner to increase utilization through extended operating hours, rebuild commercial account revenue, expand wash-dry-fold services, introduce pickup and delivery programs, and implement targeted customer acquisition initiatives.

Additional buyer flexibility may be available through seller financing for qualified purchasers, subject to mutually agreeable terms.

With an established operating history, modern equipment platform, favorable occupancy costs, and identifiable growth opportunities, this business represents an attractive acquisition opportunity within the Washington, DC market.

Interested buyers are encouraged to inquire for additional information.

Reason for sale: Retirement

Proof of Funds Required (upfront)

Seller financing is available (for prequalified buyers only.)

A SIGNED CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE EXACT LOCATION, NAME & CIM.

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Property Features and Assets:

The Family Laundromat is an established Washington, DC laundromat with a history of serving both retail and commercial customers. Ownership previously operated the business with a larger contract customer base and broader operating schedule. In recent years, the business has operated on a reduced schedule of approximately eight hours per day and is currently closed one day per week, while maintaining its location, equipment platform, and customer base.

Market Competition and Expansion:

The business benefits from an established location, favorable lease economics, substantial equipment infrastructure, and an existing customer base. New entrants face significant costs associated with equipment, utility infrastructure, permitting, and site development, creating meaningful barriers to entry within the market.

Significant growth opportunities exist through restoring commercial and institutional accounts previously serviced by the business, expanding wash-dry-fold services, extending operating hours, and increasing utilization of the existing equipment base. The current operation does not fully utilize the location's existing infrastructure and equipment capacity, providing opportunity for a new owner to increase revenue through focused management and business development.

There is no digital marketing support being used by the old school owner and the new owner/s can use that low hanging opportunity to add more customers in greater area up to 5 miles radius easily.

Weekly hours can be extended to 80 from 40 that means much better business outlook.

Finally, the business is run with coin based systems and new owner can install credit cards swiping machines that will make the business efficient even better in terms of additional inflows of customers and ease of doing business sales.

Reason for Selling:

Retirement. Kindly ask the seller for more information.

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