Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000

Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000

Long Beach, CA
$225,000
Portland, OR
$25,000

Aventura, FL
$310,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$400,000
Bergen County, NJ
$325,000
Norwood, MA
$90,000
South Pasadena, CA
$250,000
San Ramon, CA
$200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
La Plata County, CO
$1,700,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$30,000
Chester County, PA
$80,000
Placer County, CA
$185,000
$159,000
Topeka, KS
Rock Hill, SC
$200,000
Acworth, GA
$349,000
Karen Schorkopf- Managing Director, TN Business Brokers
TN Business Brokers Group, LLC
Serving Davidson County, TN
Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions in the Southeast USA Commercial Real Estate Services We are affiliated with the largest full-service intermediary firm in multiple mid-south states, offering exit strategies to privately held business owners. From Main Street sales and mid-market transactions, to high-level mergers and acquisitions, we employ decades of collective experience in corporate practice and as brokers, and we observe the highest professional standards in our industry. Our buyers are sourced across the entire U.S.A. and include individual buyers, strategic buyers, investors and a variety of Private Equity Groups. Additionally, we focus on process and this consistent process together with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism is what draws the best privately owned business owners and executives to choose us to represent this most important decision in their lives. We are skilled and experienced in handling all types of industries including manufacturing, medical, healthcare, eCommerce, retail, restaurants, transportation, publishing, construction, engineering, financial services, sales and others.
Temple City, CA
$235,000
Boynton Beach, FL
$340,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
San Diego County, CA
$625,000
Powder Springs, GA
$80,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$150,000
Marietta, GA
$440,000
Roswell, GA
$100,000
$295,000
Norwood, MA
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Atlanta, GA
$180,000
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
Salisbury, MD
$295,000
New London County, CT
$149,000
Brooklyn, NY
$620,000
Roseville, CA
$185,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$60,000
Federal Way, WA
$180,000
Morro Bay, CA
$895,000
$2,000,000
Delaware County, PA
$165,000
Wilmington, DE
$750,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$55,000
Norfolk County, MA
$80,425
Norfolk County, MA
$353,157
Litchfield County, CT
$25,000
Jefferson County, LA
$290,000
Prince Frederick, MD
$40,000
Ram King
White House Global Properties
Serving Fort Bend County, TX
Ram King is a Houston-based commercial real estate broker associate with a focus on business sales, leasing, and investment properties. With experience across multiple asset classes — including restaurants, retail storefronts, medical offices, and mixed-use spaces — Ram works closely with business owners, landlords, and investors to structure deals that make sense both financially and operationally. He’s known for his practical negotiation style, strong market knowledge, and ability to simplify complex transactions. Whether it's helping a business owner exit, a buyer take over operations, or a landlord secure a long-term tenant, Ram provides honest guidance with a no-pressure, client-first approach. His listings often include both the business and the lease, giving new operators a chance to hit the ground running. He also assists buyers with lease negotiation, letters of intent, and transition planning when acquiring an existing operation.
Suffolk County, NY
$185,000
Palm Springs, CA
$699,000
$189,000
Selden, NY
Memphis, TN
$700,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$695,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Deer Park, NY
$440,000
Frederick, MD
$160,000
Suwanee, GA
$80,000
Burke, VA
$80,000
Salisbury, MD
$250,000
Montgomery County, PA
$150,000
Astoria, NY
$195,000
Corona, NY
$75,000
Decatur, GA
$420,000
Available Nationwide
$125,000
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, 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. All data is based on broker and business owner provided financial information.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
415 |
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Median Asking Price |
$247,250 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$300,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$125,691 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Dry Cleaner Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.60 |
1.58 |
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Median |
0.78 |
2.22 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.02 |
3.01 |
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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 Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a dry cleaning business?
The median asking price for a dry cleaning business is approximately $247,250. 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 report median annual sales of $300,000 and annual owner earnings of $125,691. 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. Dry cleaner revenue/sales multiples typically range from 0.60 to 1.02, with the median at 0.78. Earnings multiples range from 1.58 to 3.01, with the median at 2.22. These values suggest a typical dry cleaning business will sell for around 0.78 times its annual revenue, and 2.22 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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