Enter any US street address — vacant storefront or existing laundromat — and CLEANBI returns an A/B/C grade based on 17 weighted factors that determine laundromat success. The system pulls live US Census ACS data, competitor density, traffic counts, walkability, parking access, demographic income/renter percentages, and crime data to produce a structured investment grade. Results include a 12-month revenue projection range derived from comparable mapped locations.
The 17-Factor Weighted Model
Renter Percentage (12%), Population Density (10%), Median Household Income (8%), Competitor Distance (10%), Competitor Saturation (8%), Apartment Unit Count (8%), Foot Traffic (6%), Drive-Thru Visibility (5%), Parking Spaces (5%), Walk Score (5%), Median Age (4%), Single-Person Households (4%), Education Level (3%), Crime Index (4%), Major Employer Proximity (3%), Public Transit Access (3%), Growth Trajectory (2%). Weights are tuned against actual revenue performance from operators in the WashBizHub database.
Who Uses It
First-time buyers evaluating a listing before signing an LOI. Existing operators scoring potential expansion sites. Lenders and brokers running due diligence. AAdvantage Laundry equipment buyers planning new builds. Real estate investors converting retail to laundromat use. Every CLEANBI report includes a side-by-side comparison feature so you can rank up to 4 candidate locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CLEANBI and how does it score laundromat locations?
CLEANBI is a 17-factor weighted scoring engine that grades any US street address A, B, C, or Needs Work for laundromat viability. It pulls live US Census ACS data, Google Places competitor mapping, traffic counts, walk scores, and crime data, then weights renter percentage (12%), population density (10%), competitor distance (10%), median income (8%), and 13 other factors against actual operator revenue from 35,000+ mapped US laundromats.
How accurate is the CLEANBI score?
CLEANBI scores are validated against actual revenue data from operators in the WashBizHub database. A-grade locations (85+) historically produce revenue at the high end of regional benchmarks. Needs Work scores (under 55) flag locations with structural deficits — saturated competition, insufficient renter density, or weak demographics. The score is directional and should be combined with on-site verification.
Is CLEANBI free?
A free preview is available. Full reports including the 17-factor breakdown, revenue projections, demographic deep dive, and competitor map are part of the WashBizHub credit system: 1 credit = 1 full CLEANBI report. Credit packs start at $49 for 1 report. Members can also use the comparison feature to rank multiple addresses side by side.
What data sources does CLEANBI use?
US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year), Google Places API for competitor mapping, OpenStreetMap for transit/walkability, BLS employment data, FBI Crime Index, traffic data from state DOT feeds, and proprietary laundromat performance benchmarks from 35,000+ mapped US locations. Data is refreshed quarterly.