How Much Does It Cost To Start A Laundry Delivery Business? (In 2024)

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

Start A Laundry Delivery Business

Please note that the data provided in this article are estimates and may vary depending on various factors, and should not be considered as perfect or definitive.

The cost of opening a a laundry delivery business can vary based on several factors. However for a a laundry delivery business you can expect to spend $62 to $46,677 with an average cost of $24,628.

The minimum startup costs for a laundry delivery business: $62
The maximum startup costs for a laundry delivery business: $46,677
The average startup costs for a laundry delivery business: $24,628

Here's a detailed list of a laundry delivery business startup costs:

Learn more about starting a laundry delivery business:

Where to start?

-> How to start a laundry delivery business?
-> Pros and cons of a laundry delivery business

Need inspiration?

-> Other laundry delivery business success stories
-> Examples of established laundry delivery business
-> Marketing ideas for a laundry delivery business

Other resources

-> Laundry delivery business tips

Equipment & Supply Expenses

Starting a laundry delivery business may require purchasing some equipment, whether that's for producing the product or packaging the goods, or equipment needed in the back office.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Cleaning Supplies ➜	Optional	$63	$200
First-aid Equipment ➜	Optional	$3	$500

Retail Business Expenses

If you plan to have a brick & mortar location for your laundry delivery business, you must weigh the costs of your rent, as it may be the most expensive part of running your business.

Rent costs for your laundry delivery business very much depends on your location. This cost will vary by both region and specific areas of town: a lease in the heart of Manhattan could cost over $80,000/month in rent. Meanwhile, a storefront lease in Florida or Tennessee could cost less than $1,000/month.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Shop Decor	Optional	$0	$5,000
Utilities (storefront business)	Optional	$0	$1,000
Building improvements and remodeling	Optional	$0	$950
Storefront Property Rent ➜	Optional	$1,250	$3,500
POS System	Optional	$0	$1,200

Business Formation Fees

There are a few key costs associated with forming your business entity, such as setting up an LLC and getting trademarks, copyrights, and patents sorted.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Set up business: LLC & Corporations	Required	$50	$500
Small Business Insurance	Recommended	$500	$2,000
Permit and License Fees	Optional	$50	$700
Lawyer Fees	Optional	$0	$1,500

Software Expenses

Your laundry delivery business needs software to run efficiently!

Why spend money on software? Because it can help you save time and automate certain parts of the business, so you can focus on the most important matters. Software and technology can help you grow your business, and save you from expensive personnel costs.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
CRM Software ➜	Recommended	$12	$300
Internal Communication Tool	Recommended	$0	$20
Email marketing tool	Recommended	$0	$100
Accounting & Invoicing Software	Recommended	$0	$50
Payroll Software	Optional	$0	$200
IT Support ➜	Optional	$150	$2,000
Social Media Management Tools	Optional	$0	$50
Design Programs & Software	Optional	$0	$50

Employee & Freelancer Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Payroll Costs & Fees ➜	Optional	$150	$250
Employee Hiring Expenses	Optional	$1	$2
Employee Rewards ➜	Optional	$0	$100

Website Costs

Every business should have a website, and it's worth spending a bit of money to set it up right.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Domain Name ➜	Required	$12	$200
Website Hosting Costs ➜	Required	$0	$300
Website Builder ➜	Recommended	$10	$500
Business Email Hosting Service ➜	Recommended	$1	$15
Website & Live Chat Tool	Recommended	$0	$200
Web Designer ➜	Optional	$200	$6,000

Vehicle Expenses

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Mode of Transporation	Optional	$0	$10,000
Commute cost	Optional	$2	$4

Advertising & Marketing Costs

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Business Cards ➜	Optional	$0	$50
Customer Research & Surveys	Optional	$0	$300
Networking Membership Fees	Optional	$0	$250
Business Signage ➜	Optional	$75	$2,486
Direct Campaigns, Printing and Mailing	Optional	$0	$300
Affiliate Marketing Commission & Fees	Optional	$0	$250
Influencer Marketing	Optional	$0	$750
Press	Optional	$0	$500
Google Ads	Optional	$0	$300
Facebook & Instagram Ads	Optional	$0	$350

Inventory Expenses

If you sell a physical good, you'll likely have to start with some inventory.

Cost	Required?	Min Cost	Max Cost
Package Design ➜	Optional	$50	$3,000
Distribution costs	Optional	$0	$750

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