What does CLEANBI stand for?

CLEANBI stands for Customers, Location, Efficiency, Adapt, Numbers, and Business Intelligence. Together these categories contain the 17 weighted factors used to score any US address for laundromat viability.

How many factors does CLEANBI analyze?

CLEANBI analyzes 17 weighted factors: population density, median household income, renter percentage, average household size, competitor count, competitor proximity, drive-by traffic volume, walk score, parking availability, anchor tenant proximity, visibility rating, household formation trends, development permits, business growth signals, market gap score, projected revenue range, and overall opportunity score.

Is CLEANBI free to use?

Address validation and limited score-letter previews are free. The $39 Full Buyer Report adds the evidence needed to decide whether to pursue a deal. Pro subscribers ($149/mo) get unlimited CLEANBI access.

How accurate is the CLEANBI location score?

CLEANBI pulls live data from the US Census Bureau, Google Places API, and traffic analytics. The methodology was developed by Nick Kremers over 25+ years in the laundromat industry and validated against real performance data from 35,000+ mapped locations. Accuracy improves in denser metro areas with more data points.

Can I compare two laundromat locations side by side?

Yes. Pro subscribers can run side-by-side CLEANBI comparisons between two addresses, showing all 17 factors in parallel columns with a winner indicator for each factor. This is ideal when evaluating two competing sites.

What do the CLEANBI grades mean?

A (85+) = Excellent Opportunity with strong demographics and limited competition. B (70-84) = Good Opportunity with solid fundamentals. C (55-69) = Fair Opportunity that can work with the right strategy. Needs Work (below 55) = Requires strategic improvements or a different location.

CLEANBI™ Explorer — Laundromat Location Score & Market Analysis

Name: CLEANBI Explorer — Laundromat Location Intelligence
Availability: InStock
Author: Nick Kremers

Built by laundromat operators on 35,000+ mapped US locations · Updated 2026

Scoring Factors

Locations Mapped

35,000+

Demographic Layers

Cities Covered

All US ZIPs

What CLEANBI™ Does

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.

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. The $39 Full Buyer Report adds the 17-factor breakdown, revenue projections, demographic deep dive, competitor map, interactive web report, and downloadable PDF. Pro members can also compare 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.