NAICS 812310 Quarterly Industry Report
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
Comprehensive industry research for valuation professionals, business owners, buyers, and lenders
NAICS Code: 812310Sector: Other Services (except Public Administration) (81)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners (NAICS 812310) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[9], Bureau of Labor Statistics[10], and SBA size standards database[6]. Published by Fair Market Value and updated quarterly, it provides valuation professionals, laundry industry analysts, and laundromat investors with current market data. All quantitative claims are sourced to publicly verifiable databases.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the coin-operated laundries and drycleaners industry.
NAICS Sector
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Industry Definition & Overview
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners (NAICS 812310) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in operating self-service laundry and drycleaning facilities where customers wash and dry clothing using coin-operated or card-operated equipment per the U.S. Census Bureau[5]. Activities include self-service washer and dryer operation, coin-operated drycleaning machine access, card-operated and mobile payment laundry systems, attended laundromat services with wash-dry-fold options, and vending of laundry supplies including detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets.
Laundromats serve renters, apartment dwellers, and households without in-unit laundry equipment, with location selection driven by proximity to multi-family housing and population density. Modern laundromat operations have moved beyond traditional coin mechanisms to accept credit cards, mobile payments, and loyalty card systems that improve customer convenience while reducing coin collection and vandalism risks. Speed Queen, Dexter Laundry, and Continental Girbau supply the commercial washers and dryers installed in self-service facilities, with equipment typically lasting 10-15 years before replacement. Wash-dry-fold drop-off service has emerged as a growing revenue stream alongside traditional self-service, with attended laundromats charging per-pound fees for customers who prefer service rather than self-service laundering. Multi-unit operators and investor-owned laundromat portfolios have grown as the asset class attracts small business investors seeking cash-flowing real estate with relatively stable demand.
Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[6], the size standard is $13 million in average annual receipts. EPA[7] regulates perchloroethylene emissions from coin-operated drycleaning machines under National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. OSHA[8] laundry machinery standards under 29 CFR 1910.264 address equipment guarding and worker safety.
What's Included in This Industry
- Self-service washer and dryer facility operation
- Coin-operated and card-operated laundry systems
- Self-service drycleaning machine access
- Wash-dry-fold drop-off laundry services
- Laundry supply vending (detergent, softener)
- Mobile payment and loyalty card system operation
- Attended laundromat services
- Commercial equipment maintenance and repair
- Multi-site laundromat portfolio operation
- Pickup and delivery laundry services
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 81 |
| Subsector | Personal and Laundry Services | 812 |
| Industry Group | Drycleaning and Laundry Services | 8123 |
| NAICS Industry | Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners | 81231 |
| National Industry | Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners | 812310 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 812320 | Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) | Drycleaning and Laundry Services provides full-service garment cleaning that competes with self-service laundromat operations, with drycleaners and laundromats serving overlapping customer bases in neighborhoods where both self-service and drop-off options are available |
| 812331 | Linen Supply | Linen Supply operates commercial laundry facilities that process institutional textiles on a rental basis, sharing equipment supplier relationships and laundry chemical purchasing patterns with coin-operated laundry operations at a larger industrial scale |
| 812332 | Industrial Launderers | Industrial Launderers processes work uniforms and protective apparel on contract for commercial customers, operating large-scale laundry plants that serve different market segments than consumer-facing laundromats but share common equipment and chemical supply chains |
| 333310 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing produces the commercial washers, dryers, and drycleaning machines installed in laundromat facilities, with equipment manufacturers and distributors providing financing programs that support new laundromat construction and equipment replacement cycles |
| 325611 | Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing | Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing produces the detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning chemicals that laundromats sell through vending machines and use in wash-dry-fold service operations, with chemical suppliers providing both consumer-packaged and bulk commercial cleaning products |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 20.6% | 2,252 |
| 2 | California | 11.4% | 1,242 |
| 3 | Texas | 7.9% | 863 |
| 4 | Florida | 6.4% | 700 |
| 5 | New Jersey | 5.3% | 584 |
| 6 | Illinois | 4.2% | 459 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 2.9% | 311 |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2.8% | 306 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 2.7% | 298 |
| 10 | Michigan | 2.6% | 280 |
% Of Establishments
0%
21%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
1,600
Total SBA Loans
$1.3B
Total Loan Volume
$801K
Average Loan Size
14 yrs
Average Loan Term
9.63%
Average Interest Rate
7,888
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[6], Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners (NAICS 812310) has a size standard of $13 million in average annual receipts for federal contracting purposes. SBA lending programs[11] support equipment purchases, facility buildout, and acquisition financing for qualifying laundromat businesses. Eligible businesses can access SBA 7(a) loans[12] for working capital, equipment, and acquisition financing, while 504 loans[13] support major fixed-asset purchases including real estate and heavy machinery.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanmi Bank | 48 | $75.9M | $1.6M |
| 2 | Global One Bank | 24 | $64.5M | $2.7M |
| 3 | Bank of Hope | 56 | $64.0M | $1.1M |
| 4 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 64 | $55.1M | $861K |
| 5 | US Metro Bank | 16 | $54.1M | $3.4M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What is the NAICS code for laundromats?
NAICS 812310 covers coin-operated laundries and drycleaners providing self-service washing, drying, and drycleaning equipment per the U.S. Census Bureau[5].
What is the SBA size standard?
Per the SBA size standard[6], the threshold is $13 million in average annual receipts for federal small business contracting eligibility and SBA lending products for coin-operated laundry businesses.
What environmental regulations apply to coin-operated drycleaners?
EPA[7] regulates perchloroethylene emissions from drycleaning machines under National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, with several states imposing stricter regulations or outright bans on perchloroethylene use in drycleaning operations.
How long does laundromat equipment last?
Commercial washers and dryers from manufacturers such as Speed Queen and Dexter Laundry typically last 10-15 years in self-service laundromat operations per SBA[14] equipment planning guidance, with proper maintenance extending equipment life and reducing per-cycle operating costs.
What is wash-dry-fold service?
Wash-dry-fold service allows customers to drop off laundry at attended laundromats for staff to wash, dry, and fold, typically charged per pound at rates of $1.50-$3.00. This service model generates higher revenue per transaction than self-service and has grown as a percentage of laundromat income.
Are laundromats a good investment?
Laundromats attract small business investors as cash-flowing operations with relatively stable demand driven by rental housing density per Census Bureau[9] demographic data, though success depends on location selection, equipment condition, and local competition from in-unit laundry availability.
How are payment systems changing?
Modern laundromats have moved beyond traditional coin mechanisms to accept credit and debit cards, mobile payment apps, and loyalty card systems that improve customer convenience, reduce coin handling costs, and provide operators with usage data for business management.
What safety standards apply to laundromat equipment?
OSHA[8] laundry machinery standards under 29 CFR 1910.264 address moving parts guarding, extraction equipment safety, and general machine operation hazards for workers maintaining and operating commercial laundry equipment in self-service facilities.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [5]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [6]SBA Table of Size Standards sba.gov
- [7]EPA epa.gov
- [8]OSHA osha.gov
- [9]U.S. Census Bureau data.census.gov
- [10]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [11]SBA lending programs sba.gov
- [12]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [13]504 loans sba.gov
- [14]SBA sba.gov
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