San Diego County, CA
$79,000
San Diego County, CA
$79,000
Atlanta, GA
$110,000
Pinellas County, FL
$30,000
Montgomery County, PA
$385,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Roswell, GA
$150,000
Norfolk County, MA
$353,157
New Castle County, DE
$200,000
Glendora, CA
$375,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$25,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$600,000
Braselton, GA
$380,000
Providence County, RI
$125,000
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
$175,000
Virginia Beach, VA
$80,000
Steven Santucci
Steven Santucci LLC
Serving Pinellas County, FL
At our firm, we have the team, resources, and expertise to guide clients through the sale or acquisition of a business and/or real estate. On the seller side, we go beyond simply listing a business. We provide comprehensive exit planning, helping owners prepare their operations, financials, and positioning to maximize value before going to market. From valuation to strategic marketing, negotiations, and closing, we manage every step—ensuring a smooth transition and the highest possible return. On the buyer side, we help clients identify the right opportunity and align them with the right resources to make it a reality. We work with top lenders, including SBA specialists, to structure financing that fits their needs—whether they’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor—so they can acquire the business of their dreams with confidence. We partner with leading CPAs, financial planners, and industry professionals to create detailed, customized outlines of every possible transaction route and outcome. This allows our clients to make informed, strategic decisions tailored to their unique goals. Our approach is simple: do whatever it takes to deliver the most desirable outcome for every client and every deal.
Wayne County, MI
$249,000
Wayne County, MI
$249,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$150,000
Oakland County, MI
$75,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$110,000
Royal Oak, MI
$300,000
Washington, DC
$315,000
Merchantville, NJ
$40,000
Boca Raton, FL
$10,000
Albany, CA
$189,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$215,000
Buford, GA
$380,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$250,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$390,000
Available Nationwide
$85,000
Worcester County, MA
$245,000
Saint Louis, MO
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
$179,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Manatee County, FL
$845,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Tarrant County, TX
$550,000
Lilburn, GA
$330,000
District of Columbia, DC
$90,000
La Mirada, CA
$85,000
Pierce County, WA
$180,000
Arvada, CO
$295,000
Bridgewater, MA
$118,000
Cherry Hill, NJ
$100,000
Greg Offsay
illi Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.
Littleton, CO
$120,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Evergreen, CO
$72,000
Independence Twp, MI
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$55,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$70,000
Worcester County, MA
$349,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shreveport, LA
$1,200,000
King County, WA
$385,000
Scottdale, GA
$450,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$100,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
415 |
Median Asking Price |
$247,250 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$300,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$125,691 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Dry Cleaner Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.60 |
1.58 |
Median |
0.78 |
2.22 |
Upper Quartile |
1.02 |
3.01 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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