5 Laundry Delivery Business Success Stories [2023]
A laundry delivery business involves offering a convenient service where customers can have their clothes washed, dried, and folded and then delivered back to them.
To start this business on a budget, gather basic laundry equipment like washers, dryers, and ironing facilities.
You can operate from your home or rent a small space. Advertise your services locally, set competitive prices, and offer reliable delivery options to attract and retain customers.
Finally, maintain high-quality service and excellent customer relations to grow your business over time.
Here are some real life success stories of starting a laundry delivery business:
1. Nina's Laundrette ($112K/year)
Jono Santamaria, a digital marketer, purchased an outdated laundromat in Australia and used his digital marketing and automation skills to transform it. Within a year, he doubled the previous ownerโs revenue and is on track to double it again in FY23, thanks to investments in digital presence, store upgrades, and the addition of a commercial laundry service.
How much they make: $112K/year
How much did it cost to start: $13.3K
Current team size: 1
A digital marketer purchased Nina's Laundromat in Northcote, Australia in July 2021, investing in its digital presence and upgrading the machines to create a new brand. Within 12 months, the revenue doubled and the store added a commercial laundry service, bringing an additional AUD24K per year.
So... can you actually make money with a laundry delivery business?
Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.
But how?
- Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
- Study exactly what works, and what doesnโt.
- Take action, because now you have the roadmap.
Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:
2. Rosie Wash Express Laundry ($288K/year)
How much they make: $288K/year
Current team size: 4
Rosie Wash Express Laundry has doubled its income and expanded outside of its local area by introducing a wash-and-fold facility with pickup and delivery choices, generating $300K ARR and using Google My Business and loyalty programs to attract and retain customers.
3. Washmart ($1.44M/year)
How much they make: $1.44M/year
How much did it cost to start: $30K
Current team size: 110
"Washmart, one of India's fastest-growing laundry franchise chains, shares their case study on how they generated INR 20 lakhs in revenue from two stores in 2021, expanded to 25 stores within six months, and now operate 85+ stores in 21 states and 45 cities across India, with monthly income streams of approximately 60 lakhs from royalties and an additional 35 lakhs from laundry-related essentials."
- 4,818 founder case studies
- Access to our founder directory
- Live events, courses and recordings
- 8,628 business ideas
- $1M in software savings
"An amazing network of founders that truly want to help each other grow their business."
