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...

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...
$500,000
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

Contra Costa County, CA
Long established Agency dry cleaner business for sale in Contra Costa County. Seller has been in the business 28 years and is ready to retire. No employees since Covid, owner-operator does it all....
$99,000
Cash Flow: $46,031

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
Los Angeles, CA
MORE® is pleased to present an established, full-service dry cleaning business for sale in the heart of Sherman Oaks. Operating at the same location for over 25 years, Rainbow Cleaners offers a...
$165,000
La Mirada, CA
1). Monthly gross is $ 13,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 2,580 + $800 NNN 3).1 year Lease 4). size is approx.900 SF. 5). The average net income possible is $ 8,000 PER MONTH + 6). 6-day business,...
$80,000
Cash Flow: $96,000
Glendale, CA
Well-established dry cleaner & plant in the heart of Glendale, serving the community for over 35 years. Current owner has successfully operated the business for the past 20 years and is ready to move...
$375,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
Lake Forest, CA
1). Monthly gross is $ 42,000 per month 2). Monthly rents $ 8,000 +$1,000 NNN 3).3 year Lease 4). size is approx.1,600 SF.+ High ceiling. 5). OWNER SINCE: 2004 6). The average net income possible is $...
$445,000
Cash Flow: $180,000
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
San Diego, CA
Seller motivated and open to offers! This established eco-friendly cleaners, alterations, wash&fold, and laundry service business. They have a dedicated team who can run the business on their own, of...
$360,000
Available in California
Exit Factor is a business coaching franchise that focuses on coaching small to medium sized companies on how to build a valuable and sellable business.
$60,000
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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
South Pasadena, CA
$250,000
Scott Price
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Sunbelt Business Brokers is the largest and most successful business brokerage network in the world, with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs buy and sell privately held businesses. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, Sunbelt combines deep local market expertise with global reach. At Sunbelt, we specialize in confidential business sales, mergers & acquisitions, and valuations across a wide range of industries — from healthcare and professional services to manufacturing and technology. Our brokers are trained professionals who follow a proven process to help sellers maximize value and help buyers find the right opportunities. Whether you're planning your exit strategy or looking to invest in a business, Sunbelt offers the knowledge, experience, and network to guide you through a successful transaction. Your future is our business.
San Ramon, CA
$200,000
Placer County, CA
$185,000
Temple City, CA
$235,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$185,000
San Diego County, CA
$625,000
Available in California
$100,000
Pasadena, CA
$275,000
Oceanside, CA
$59,000
Roseville, CA
$185,000
Morro Bay, CA
$895,000
Palm Springs, CA
$699,000
San Francisco, CA
$100,000
Windsor, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $120,000
Rocklin, CA
$200,000
Pasadena, CA
$50,000
Westlake Village, CA
$350,000
Available in California
$65,000
Vallejo, CA
$329,000
Long Beach, CA
$80,000
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$85,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$550,000
Available Nationwide
$200,000
Long Beach, CA
$225,000
Santa Rosa, CA
$495,000
Palmdale, CA
$150,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Francisco County, CA
$361,095
San Bernardino County, CA
$180,000
Amy Cole Cole, M&AMI, MBA, CBI, CBB
ABI Business Sales, M&A and Valuations
Serving Contra Costa County, CA
Founded in 1984, ABI is one of the oldest and most highly regarded firms in California specializing in the Valuation, Sale, Merger and Acquisition of privately-held companies. ABI professionals work confidentially with each client and their advisors, to develop custom solutions designed to achieve their objectives and maximize business value. Using a time-tested system, our firm has successfully managed hundreds of transactions for small to mid-market companies across a wide-range of industries. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, ABI is licensed in the State of California, with nine M&A affiliates throughout the USA. The firm maintains national and global strategic alliances providing broad access to active investors and acquirers.
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Diamond Bar, CA
$235,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$179,500
Thousand Oaks, CA
$350,000
Sacramento, CA
$235,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Whittier, CA
$160,000
San Francisco County, CA
$176,000
Livermore, CA
$349,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,500
Glendora, CA
$375,000
Available Nationwide
$25,000
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) |
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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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