2026 Data

Laundromat Acquisition Cost Index

Median prices, SDE multiples, and financing data for laundromat acquisitions. Source: Coin Laundry Association 2024 Industry Report.

Educational data only. Figures are medians from published industry reports — not a site-specific valuation or financial advice. Disclaimer →

Median Acquisition Price

$220K

Median Annual Revenue

$180K

Median SDE

$75K

SDE Multiple Range

2.5x–4.5x

Typical LTV

85%

Avg Down Payment

15%

Avg DSCR

1.4x

Time to Close

2–4 mo

SBA Eligibility

~80%

Financing Details

Typical LTV85%

Avg down payment15% of price

Avg DSCR on closed deals1.4x

SBA eligibility rate~80% of deals

Market trend↑ Rising

Common deal structures

SBA 7(a)SBA 504Conventional Bank

Key Valuation Factors

•Equipment age is the dominant valuation factor — machines >10 years old require discount or replacement reserve
•Card-payment systems generate verifiable revenue data that supports higher lender confidence
•Water/utility cost as % of revenue directly affects cap rate
•Location in dense renter markets commands premium

SBA Financing for Laundromat Acquisitions

Approximately 80% of laundromat transactions use SBA financing. SBA 7(a) is the most common structure, with a minimum 10% equity injection on the acquisition price. At a median price of $220K, that means approximately $22K out of pocket before closing costs and working capital.

DSCR requirement: SBA lenders require ≥ 1.25x on projected post-acquisition cash flow. The average DSCR on closed laundromat transactions is approximately 1.4x — meaning there is typically adequate headroom.

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Data sources:

Coin Laundry Association 2024 Industry Report

BizBuySell Insight Report Q4 2024

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