WashBizHub • Updated March 2026 • Income, asset & market valuation methods
Laundromats are valued primarily on their Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) — the net income after all expenses plus owner compensation added back. Typical multiples range from 2.5x (older equipment, declining revenue) to 5x+ (newer equipment, growing WDF revenue, strong lease). Key value drivers include equipment age and condition, lease terms, location demographics, revenue trends, and service mix (self-service vs. WDF vs. pickup/delivery).
By Nick Kremers — Founder, WashBizHub. Third-generation laundromat operator. Reviewed by the WashBizHub editorial team.
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