Dry Cleaner Agency
Business Description
Established dry cleaning agency business operating successfully since 2009 in San Francisco, offering an excellent opportunity for a new owner seeking a turnkey operation with strong cash flow potential.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
This agency-model dry cleaning business operates as a convenient drop-off and pick-up location, partnering with an established cleaning plant to process all garments. The streamlined operation eliminates the complexity and overhead of on-site cleaning equipment while maintaining full service capabilities for customers.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
- Annual Revenue: $300,000
- Cash Flow (SDE): $120,000 (40% margin)
- Asking Price: $100,000 (0.83x revenue multiple)
- FF&E Value: $30,000
- Inventory: $10,000 (included in price)
OPERATIONAL DETAILS:
- 500 sq ft retail space at $2,700/month
- Owner-operated since COVID with no employees
- Open Monday through Saturday
- 14+ years of established customer relationships
- Simple agency model requires minimal training
LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
- Prime San Francisco location
- Surrounded by highly educated young professionals
- Limited local competition
- Strong demographic fit for dry cleaning services
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- If owner can do alteration it will make additional revenue
- Develop online presence and website for enhanced customer convenience
- Leverage educated local demographic for service expansion
- Potential for extended hours or additional services
REASON FOR SALE:
Owner retirement after 14 successful years of operation.
This turnkey business offers an ideal entry point into the dry cleaning industry with established systems, loyal customer base, and significant growth potential. The agency model provides operational simplicity while maintaining healthy profit margins, making it perfect for an owner-operator seeking a stable, cash-flowing business in a desirable San Francisco location.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
This agency-model dry cleaning business operates as a convenient drop-off and pick-up location, partnering with an established cleaning plant to process all garments. The streamlined operation eliminates the complexity and overhead of on-site cleaning equipment while maintaining full service capabilities for customers.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
- Annual Revenue: $300,000
- Cash Flow (SDE): $120,000 (40% margin)
- Asking Price: $100,000 (0.83x revenue multiple)
- FF&E Value: $30,000
- Inventory: $10,000 (included in price)
OPERATIONAL DETAILS:
- 500 sq ft retail space at $2,700/month
- Owner-operated since COVID with no employees
- Open Monday through Saturday
- 14+ years of established customer relationships
- Simple agency model requires minimal training
LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
- Prime San Francisco location
- Surrounded by highly educated young professionals
- Limited local competition
- Strong demographic fit for dry cleaning services
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- If owner can do alteration it will make additional revenue
- Develop online presence and website for enhanced customer convenience
- Leverage educated local demographic for service expansion
- Potential for extended hours or additional services
REASON FOR SALE:
Owner retirement after 14 successful years of operation.
This turnkey business offers an ideal entry point into the dry cleaning industry with established systems, loyal customer base, and significant growth potential. The agency model provides operational simplicity while maintaining healthy profit margins, making it perfect for an owner-operator seeking a stable, cash-flowing business in a desirable San Francisco location.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 16
- Employees
- Seller will train.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Not much competition.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Addition income potential if owner can do Alteration job & if new owner creat and operate website.
There are many highly educated young people living around store.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- I plan to retire this year
Listing Info
- ID
- 2416257
- Listing Views
Business Location
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