Buy a Laundromats Business in Canada
Acquire laundromats and laundry-route businesses across BC and Canada.
About This Industry
Laundromats are classic absentee-operator SMB acquisitions: low staff requirement, recession-resistant demand, equipment as collateral, and strong cash flow. Equipment age and utility cost are the major DD areas.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$150k - $1.2M
SDE Range
$60k - $300k
Multiple Range
2x - 4x SDE
Working Capital
Minimal
Why Buy in This Industry
- Low operating intensity (often absentee)
- Recession-resistant demand
- Cash-flow consistency
- Equipment as financing collateral
- Wash-and-fold and pickup-delivery upside
Key Risks to Diligence
- Utility cost exposure (water, gas, electric)
- Equipment age and replacement cycle
- Card vs coin technology
- Local demographics and rental density
- Lease cost relative to revenue
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
BC laundromats are strong in rental-dense neighbourhoods of Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, and Victoria. New apartment construction supports continued demand.
Our Edge in This Industry
Services We Apply
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