How much does a Tide Laundromat franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,751,885–$2,257,682, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Tide Laundromat franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Tide Laundromat scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Tide Laundromat franchise

Laundromat Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$1,751,885–$2,257,682

Total fees

8.5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Tide Laundromat worth it? How it compares to 134 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8.5% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $1,751,885	pricier than 95% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

3 franchises, 1+ year operating: avg $1.2M sales, 51% net controllable income, 44.5% after royalty. Limited data; cherry-picks mature stores only.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations/closures in 3 years; only 8 total outlets limits failure visibility.

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Tide Laundromat franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Tide Laundromat franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,751,885–$2,257,682, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Tide Laundromat franchise owners make?: 3 franchises, 1+ year operating: avg $1.2M sales, 51% net controllable income, 44.5% after royalty. Limited data; cherry-picks mature stores only. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Tide Laundromat franchise failure rate?: Zero terminations/closures in 3 years; only 8 total outlets limits failure visibility.
Is a Tide Laundromat franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Tide Laundromat scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Tide Laundromat or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.