LaundroLab vs Tide Laundromat: franchise cost side by side
LaundroLab is the cheaper of the two to open, from $1,039,730; Tide Laundromat starts at $1,751,885.
Every figure comes from the brand's FDD, the disclosure file it must hand you before you sign.
LaundroLab is the cheaper to open, from $1,039,730.
Tide Laundromat starts at $1,751,885, the lowest cost to open given in each FDD.
| From each FDD |  LaundroLab |  Tide Laundromat |
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| Total cost to open | $1,039,730 to $1,767,230 | $1,751,885 to $2,257,682 |
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| Upfront fee | $49,500 | $50,000 |
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| Royalty (ongoing fee) | greater of $500 per month or 6.5% of Gross Revenues (1 unit; tiered down to 5% for 5+ units) | 6.5% of weekly Net Sales |
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| Marketing fund | 1.5% of Gross Revenues | currently 2% of weekly Net Sales (can be raised to up to 4%) |
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| Published sales | $604,772 a year (average of 17 locations, 2025) | $1,199,889 a year (average location, 2024 to 2025) |
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| Outlets | 25 franchised, 2 company | 8 franchised, 0 company |
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| Year filed | 2026 | 2025 |
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Every brand's fee, royalty and Item 7 range is also in one table you can download: the franchise fee comparison.
