Established, Profitable Dry Cleaning Business, 2 locations | 112k SDE
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Well-established, two-location dry cleaning and garment care business serving two of Houston's most affluent inner-loop neighborhoods for nearly 80 years. The company has built a loyal, high-income customer base, a trained staff, and an environmentally favorable cleaning process. Revenue runs in the $550K–$700K range with average annual cash flow (SDE) over $100K, and clear, low-capital upside remains in expanding delivery routes and marketing that the current owner has not fully pursued. Owner is retiring after more than three decades and is committed to a smooth transition for a qualified buyer.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 79
- Employees
- 9 (8 Full-time, 1 Contractor)
- Facilities & Assets
- The company operates two leased retail storefronts in affluent, high-visibility strip centers within Houston's inner loop, with the original location also serving as the main processing plant for both stores. Both sites offer ample walk-in traffic and parking, and the business currently supports delivery routes covering nearby high-density residential and commercial areas.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The U.S. dry cleaning industry is large but highly fragmented, dominated by small, single-site, family-run operators with no major national consolidator, which limits direct competitive pressure from larger chains. This business is well-positioned within that landscape, generating roughly twice the revenue of the average U.S. dry cleaner thanks to its premium positioning and loyal customer base in two of Houston's most affluent neighborhoods.
- Opportunities for Growth
- A new owner has several clear, low-capital paths to grow the business: expanding delivery routes at both locations (one currently has open capacity and the other doesn't yet run a route at all), targeting Houston's many high-rise residential towers with direct mail and marketing, and building out commercial accounts and referral partnerships with hotels, corporate offices, and wedding venues that the business has not yet pursued. Current marketing spend is modest relative to revenue, leaving straightforward room to invest further in growth without needing to change the business's core operations.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Seller retirement
- Transition Support
- Seller to provide ample support during training and transition.
- Financing Options
- Some seller financing for well-qualified buyers.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2556112
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