We know that starting a laundry business can be daunting, and that you may need some help along the way. With four decades’ experience, we can offer that help, beginning with a 'Starting a Launderette' Business Guide that has been specially designed to cover the steps you need to take when setting up a self service coin-op, 'drop-off and pickup' service wash, specialist dry-cleaning or even a collection and delivery business.

We're the UK's No. 1 trusted commercial laundry equipment suppliers for launderettes and dry cleaners. If you're starting a laundry business, our FREE guide will ensure you get things right first time when it comes to the washing machines, dry cleaning equipment, tumble dryers and finishing/ironing kit you'll need to succeed.

How to start a laundry business

Here are our quick tips for starting up your very own laundry venture...

• Write up a solid business plan
• Choose the right location
• Get planning permission (and any permits required)
• Check out the competition
• Decide on your services
• Source reliable equipment
• Explore different financing options - such as subscription contracts
• Pick a comprehensive service plan
• Start marketing and open your doors!

Anyone can set up a laundry business

Thousands of UK launderettes, dry cleaners and coin laundry business owners trust us to provide them with the heavy-duty equipment they need to serve their customers and make a profit. Many of them, often inspired by the U.S Laundromat model, had no prior experience...

Before I opened up, I’d never turned on a washing machine in my life – I ran a bakery and a fish & chip shop, and I wasn't domesticated at all. It just goes to show that anyone is capable of starting a laundry business.

Peter Marks - a JLA customer @ The Lost Sock Launderette

If you're interested in starting your own laundry business, we've made it a bit easier by putting together a FREE laundry and dry-cleaning starter guide.

Start a laundry - download your FREE guide

Our dedicated team have created a handy guide to help you on your way when putting together your laundry shop business plan - take a look at what it covers, then simply fill in the form below to download it today and take the next steps towards a profitable laundry business of your own.

• Tips on target market research and marketing
• Advice on the commercial laundry machines you might need
• Expected startup costs 
• How much your laundry services could bring in once you open
• How to write a business plan

Get the startup laundry equipment you need for no capital outlay

Don't let the perceived cost of starting a laundry business put you off pursuing your goals - we have tailored plan to help you set things up without any capital expenditure.

With a Total Care all-inclusive subscription contract from JLA, you can start a laundry business or coin-operated laundry without having to pay for the equipment outright...and get breakdown cover included with every machine. This means that you can get up and running – and earning revenue – far sooner than you might have thought possible.

With our Total Care subscription, you'll get...

• Market-leading equipment with no capital outlay
• Fully-inclusive breakdown cover with no wear-and-tear clause
• An 8 working-hour engineer response…or we pay you £100
• Seven-day call-out cover, including bank holidays
• No repair bills – ever
• ...all for a simple monthly payment.

Find out how to manage a laundry business once you get started >>