WaveMAX Franchise FAQ – Buy a Profitable Laundromat

The Model

WaveMAX is a semi‑absentee laundromat franchise designed to serve working‑class neighborhoods with modern equipment, full-time attendants, and a clean, professional customer experience. Think of it as a blue‑collar, cash-flow engine that doesn’t require you to babysit washers.

But we’re more than just a laundry business—we’re a community-focused brand. Our mission is to bring safer, cleaner, and more efficient laundry solutions to underserved areas. Each WaveMAX location is built to be a trusted neighborhood hub—combining high-tech machines, consistent staffing, and elevated cleanliness to deliver a better experience for customers and stronger returns for owners.

This community-driven model has resonated strongly with franchisees who want to generate reliable income while making a positive impact.

We are truly a semi-absentee business from day one! We typically ask for about 10 hours per week in-store to handle scheduling, manage staff, and oversee KPIs.

Most franchisees don’t hire a manager initially, and we recommend being in the store about 9 hours per week—3 days a week, 3 hours per day.

We serve blue‑collar, working‑class families who rely on laundromats out of necessity – not luxury. Our stores are planted where demand is real: urban cores, rental‑heavy zip codes, and underserved communities. Upscale users may use our wash‑dry‑fold service, but that’s the cherry on top—not the bread and butter.

The Money

We’re looking for a liquidity level of around $400,000, with a total investment range between $1 million and $1.5 million.
Based on Item 19 data from 50 2024 stores: average gross was $471,201; median $436,114; top $713,934 — brick‑and‑mortar only, excluding mobile.
Our Jacksonville company‑owned store earned $217,762 net cash flow in 2024 (after royalties, marketing, POS, before equipment financing). Even with full financing, net income stood at $113,074.

The Support

Yes. Site selection is a key differentiator. We guide you on working‑class zip codes and brand‑approved locations before lease sign‑off.
Our team and vendor partners handle layout, equipment install, and opening playbooks. You focus on decision‑making and capital—no construction headaches.
We provide classroom & on‑site training, operations manuals, marketing templates, KPI dashboards, onboarding support, and optional Mobile services training.

The Brand

65 stores and growing—supported by quality unit economics, franchisee satisfaction, and scalability. We build durable cash‑flowing businesses, not just franchises.
Realists. Executives. Operators. Engineers. Retired cops. Vets. Side‑hustlers. First‑timers. If you're capitalized, coachable, and committed—we’ll help you win. Skip it if you want “set‑it‑and‑forget‑it.”

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