Are you considering starting a laundry business in India? If so, one of the first things you need to consider is the cost involved. Well, today, we will talk about how much it would cost you to start a laundry and how much money will be required to create a different model type. This blog will describe every cost involved in starting a laundry business. Moreover, in this particular blog, we will talk only about the investment needed and not the operating cost, but for your information, We would like to tell you that the operation cost starts from 45,000 to 2,00,00 rupees starting from a collection center, a live studio to OPL respectively.
Launching a laundry business in India is a lucrative opportunity, offering a healthy return on investment and a stable income stream. With minimal training and low overhead costs, this versatile enterprise caters to diverse customer segments, ensuring consistent profits.
Investment for a collection Centre laundromat: 1.5 to 1.7 lakh
A collection center laundromat is a place where a shopkeeper collects all its clothes and delivers them to the plant; the shopkeeper may own the plant or may be outsourced. He may have a small area in his house to clean the clothes. The infrastructure cost of the collection center is one lakh rupees, and around 50% of the MRP has to be given to the plant. If a shopkeeper has installed a self-plant in his house, the cost of that laundromat will be around 70,000. It will include a washing machine, a drying machine, and an iron table with a press. This is the most common laundromat in India; they also cater for dry cleaning clothes.
Investment for live studio: 18-35 lakh (Depending on the model)
A live studio is where dry cleaning, Laundry, pressing, wet cleaning, and leather cleaning are done in front of the customer and on the same premises—the cost to start a live studio ranges from 18 to 35 lakh. The reason for the much higher value is the cost of a hundred percent programmable machines. But this is the most profitable model.
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Investment in OPL hotel/hospital
OPL stands for On-Premises Laundry, which is a facility located in the basement of a hotel or hospital where all the cleaning is carried out. Although setting up an OPL can be quite expensive, it is also profitable as it provides a regular source of income. The machine capacity of an OPL depends on the number of rooms or beds available in the establishment. Additionally, it caters to the laundry needs of the working staff in the hotel or hospital. The cost to install an OPL in a hotel or hospital typically ranges from 30,00,00 to 60,00,00 rupees.
