San Gabriel, CA
30+ Years Legacy Dry cleaners with Loyal Client Base-La Verne, CA This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established dry cleaning business in the city of La Verne. In continuous operation for...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $115,000

San Gabriel, CA
30+ Years Legacy Dry cleaners with Loyal Client Base-La Verne, CA This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established dry cleaning business in the city of La Verne. In continuous operation for...
$290,000
Cash Flow: $115,000
Rocklin, CA
This dry cleaners has been open for decades and is now up for sale. This business has been a staple of the Rocklin community for a very long time. Reputation and trust means everything in this...
$200,000
Cash Flow: $80,000
Santa Ana, CA
tailor shop and dry cleaning...
$500,000
Cash Flow: $425,000

Orange County, CA
Dry cleaning business in a highly desirable community established in 1986 providing high-quality dry cleaning and alterations with prompt and friendly service, creating many satisfied, loyal customers...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $137,500
Sonora, CA
A female-owned business, Kathy's Miracle Cleaners has been serving the Tuolumne Tri-County area in Northern California for over 20 years. With an lengthy book of business, reputation of quality, and...
$235,000
Glendale, CA
Dry Cleaning Business for Sale. Opportunity to own a well- established dry cleaning business that has been serving the community for many years. Located in one of Glendale’s best locations. This...
$210,000
Huntington Beach, CA
Established alteration business located in a prime corner shopping center in Huntington Beach, CA. This turnkey operation specializes exclusively in alteration services without dry cleaning, making it...
$53,000
Highland, CA
High performing dry cleaners for sale in a popular shopping center with high visibility. This location averages over 230 pieces a day! Here is what is included in the sale : 2 laundry pressing...
$380,000
Cash Flow: $284,400
Riverside County, CA
Established for over 50 years, this highly profitable dry cleaning business occupies a prime 1,800 sq. ft. location in a busy plaza at the heart of Palm Springs, offering excellent visibility and easy...
$499,000
Cash Flow: $240,000
Los Angeles, CA
This is your opportunity to own a very well established Dry Cleaners with Plant and alteration business in a prime area of Sherman Oaks on a very high visibility shopping center. After 50 years in...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $155,000
Available in California
Join one of the fastest-growing and most simple-to-run home-service brands. No build-out, no inventory, and no employees are required at Footprints Floors. All marketing and customer acquisition is completed for you by the corporate team!
$75,000
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In 1978, the owners began their dry cleaning and laundry business in Sacramento. After numerous years of operations in the same building in which they started their business, they purchased land and...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $24,422
Riverside, CA
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to own a well-established, full-service dry cleaning business in a high-visibility shopping center in Riverside. This business has been operating successfully for...
$160,000
San Mateo County, CA
Net $80,000/ year This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established dry cleaning business in a highly desirable area of San Mateo County. Located in a small, busy strip mall surrounded by...
$135,000
Woodland Hills, CA
Over 20 years in Woodland Hills serving the community with exceptional dry cleaning and laundry services as an agency. This location utilizes their own Plant and Full Service Dry cleaner located in...
$400,000
Pasadena, CA
$50,000
Helen Liu
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Orange County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners - we will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Our rigorous training equips brokers to deliver strategic guidance for smooth, successful business sales.
Riverside, CA
$450,000
Tarzana, CA
$199,000
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Chico, CA
$599,999
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Orange County, CA
$250,000
Costa Mesa, CA
$299,000
Pleasant Hill, CA
$25,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$50,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
South Pasadena, CA
$250,000
San Ramon, CA
$200,000
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Temple City, CA
$235,000
Available Nationwide
$105,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
San Diego County, CA
$625,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
Roseville, CA
$185,000
Available in California
$97,500
Morro Bay, CA
$895,000
Palm Springs, CA
$699,000
La Mirada, CA
$80,000
Lake Forest, CA
$445,000
Windsor, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $120,000
Michael Spilky
Location Matters Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Location Matters Inc is a reputable restaurant brokerage firm with a focus on the food and beverage industry. As experts in the field, we specialize in helping restaurant owners, buyers, and investors navigate the complex process of buying, selling, or leasing restaurant properties. With a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry and an extensive network of clients and contacts, Location Matters Inc is committed to delivering top-notch brokerage services. Our goal is to foster successful deals and long-term relationships, ensuring that each transaction is a win-win for all parties involved. Whether you are a restaurant owner looking to sell or lease your property, an entrepreneur seeking the perfect location for your restaurant concept, or an investor interested in the food and beverage industry, Location Matters Inc is your reliable partner to navigate the dynamic restaurant marketplace. Visit our website or contact us directly to explore how we can assist you in achieving your restaurant business goals.
Vallejo, CA
$329,000
Long Beach, CA
$80,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
Available in California
$30,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Available in California
$65,000
Dry cleaners are a core business in any community. They treat our most expensive clothes and fabrics and are a regular stop for most people. As a business, owners enjoy relatively stable income, but there are fairly high up-front capital requirements. The expense of the initial set-up makes buying and selling established dry cleaning businesses popular.
If you are looking to buy or sell a dry cleaner business in California, it helps to have some context on the market, and to understand how they are valued. Below, we have aggregated financial data from current and recent listings to provide some benchmarks on valuation and financial performance of dry cleaning businesses in the state. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
73 |
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Median Asking Price |
$190,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$276,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$96,000 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Dry Cleaner Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
|
Lower Quartile |
0.56 |
1.39 |
|
Median |
0.73 |
2.08 |
|
Upper Quartile |
0.90 |
2.77 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Dry Cleaning Business Valuation Benchmark Report
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a dry cleaning business in California?
The median asking price for a dry cleaning business in California is approximately $190,000. However, this can vary significantly depending on the size, location, and financial performance of the store.
How much do dry cleaner owners earn?
On average, dry cleaner owners in California report median annual sales of $276,000 and annual owner earnings of $96,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a dry cleaning business?
Valuing a dry cleaning business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit margins, and market conditions. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. In California, dry cleaner revenue/sales multiples range from 0.56 to 0.90, with the median at 0.73. Earnings multiples range from 1.39 to 2.77, with the median at 2.08. These values suggest a typical California dry cleaning business will sell for around 0.73 times its annual revenue, and 2.08 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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