Owning a Laundromat: The Smart, Simple and Strong Investment Opportunity
If a low-risk, high-reward investment in Chicago and the surrounding areas sounds too good to be true, think again. A great success rate, easy management and a high return on investment are just some benefits of owning a laundromat in the Midwest. When you open a laundry business, you have the advantage of proven stability and profitability. It’s your smart, simple and strong investment opportunity.
A Clean Advantage: 96.85% Success Rate
Nothing comes close when comparing the success of laundromats with other small businesses.
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Get your smart yet simple laundromat investment off the ground with Alliance™ Laundry Systems Distribution.
Discover the “Why” Behind Owning a Laundromat in the Midwest
With so many investment advantages, it’s more a question of “why not” for laundromats.
96.85% Success Rate3 Compared to success rates of other common investments, laundromats have exceptional success.
Low Start-up Costs Start-up costs are just over $200,0004—far less than car washes, convenience stores and self-storage.
Low Labor Costs Labor costs are low—70% of laundromat investors have 0-3 employees5.
Always in Season Unlike other investments, laundromats are always in season—year-round.
20-35% Average Return-on-Investment6 An average cash-on-cash ROI of up to 35% is both impressive and advantageous when compared to other investments.
An Essential Business Clean laundry is something everyone needs, even in economic downturns.
Simple Accounting There’s no need for complex accounting as part of your laundromat business plan. Customers pay upfront using cash, coin or in-app payments.
Start a Laundry Business with an Experienced, Trusted Partner.
Having the right partner can be the difference between success and failure when owning a laundromat. When you partner with Alliance Distribution, you benefit from over a century of experience in the laundry industry. Rely on expert service from our Midwest distributors with global backing from Alliance Laundry Systems.
We’re your full-service partner through every stage of your business. We don’t just sell equipment—we help you every step of the way.
Our unmatched services include:
- In-house install crew
- Factory-trained, in-house servicers
- Genuine Parts replacement
- Full service-site selection, demographics, financing
- Store layout and design based on market
We don’t cut corners, we take care of our customers.
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Maximize Savings With Our New Store Promotions
- Available for new equipment purchases for the laundromat segment
- WSJ Prime + 2.49% Variable Rate*
- 90 days deferred (1st payment due day 90)**
- 10 months interest only payments
- Loans < $50,000 – 60 months
- Loans > $50,000 – 84 months
- Loans > $100,000 – 96 months
- Loans > $500,000 – 108 to 120 months
- Longer terms available for deals over $500,000
- .50% (or min of $500) admin fee capitalized into loan
- Application deadline: 07/01/2025
- Funding deadline: 08/31/2025
- Available in USA only through participating distributor partners
- All CA loans will be arranged or made pursuant to a California Financing Law License
New Store Equipment Financing
* WSJ Prime variable rate at time of funding. Rates subject to satisfactory credit score. Credit must be 675 or above.
** First payment due on day 90 after funding. During 90-day deferral period, interest is accrued and capitalized into principle. Alliance Laundry Systems reserves the right to withdraw program earlier.