Laundromat Legacy: How I Built a Six-Figure Laundry Business — and How You Can Too

Laundromat Legacy: How I Built a Six-Figure Laundry Business — and How You Can Too

Introduction: The Real Business Behind the Machines By Gavin Wilkins You’re probably holding this book because you’ve had a thought—a quiet but persistent idea in the back of your mind: “Owning a laundromat could be a solid business… but is it really worth it?” Let me tell you right now: yes , it’s worth it. But only if you treat it like what it truly is— a real business with real potential and real responsibilities. My name is Gavin Wilkins , and I owned and operated Splish Splash Laundromat in Victoria, Texas for over a decade. It wasn’t just the biggest laundromat in town—it was the best. We pulled in over $350,000 in annual revenue , had 12 employees , and served hundreds of loyal customers every week. But we didn’t get there by accident. I didn’t build success by just unlocking the doors and waiting for quarters to drop. I ran every aspect of that business —from fixing machines with my own hands to negotiating utility contracts, managing commercial laundry deals, offering over-the-counter products, and making sure every child had a safe space to play while their parents washed clothes. This book is the blueprint I wish I had when I started . It’s not fluff. It’s not theory. It’s everything I learned in the trenches—from choosing a location to finding hidden profit in vending machines, to dealing with lost comforters and giving refunds even when the cameras say otherwise. Inside these chapters, you’ll learn: How to start with as little as $50K and grow into a six-figure operation - How to set up multiple income streams beyond just washing and drying - How to manage utilities, staff, taxes, vendors, and customer satisfaction - And most importantly—how to turn your laundromat into a community anchor You don’t need to be a mechanic or a marketer or a millionaire to succeed in this industry. What you do need is the right information , the right mindset , and a willingness to think like a business owner , not just a machine operator. This isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. But it is a get-rich-sustainably strategy —if you’re willing to work smart, think long-term, and put your customers first. Whether you're looking to start your first location , improve an existing one , or even build a multi-store empire , this book will show you how to make it happen—step by step, mistake by mistake, win by win. Welcome to the clean money business. Let’s build your laundromat legacy. — Gavin