WaveMAX Laundry
Home Services · Cleaning Services
- Active units
- 50
- Avg unit volume
- $411k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About WaveMAX Laundry
WaveMAX Laundry Thornton, located in Thornton, CO, offers an efficient and convenient laundry and dry cleaning pick-up and delivery service across the Northern Denver Metro area, including cities like Broomfield, Northglenn, and Westminster. Understanding the demands of modern life, they allow customers to effortlessly schedule pick-ups for their dirty laundry, which is then returned clean and neatly folded within two business days. Customers can choose between one-time or recurring pick-up options, as well as on-site self-service drop-off for added flexibility. WaveMAX Laundry caters to both individual and commercial clients, servicing businesses like hotels, restaurants, and medical facilities with custom laundry solutions. Their environmentally friendly washing methods, which utilize high-quality detergents and Ozone sanitization, ensure clothing remains fresh and hygienic. Moreover, WaveMAX provides specialized services for larger items, such as comforters and sleeping bags, ensuring comprehensive care for your laundry needs. Experience the ultimate in convenience and quality with WaveMAX Laundry Thornton.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Multi-unit discounts
Second unit $24,950; third unit $19,950; purchases must be made at the same time
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
300.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,000 – 3,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
5.0% off franchise fee — 5% discount on the initial franchise fee for an honorably discharged U.S. veteran
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations65
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate14.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR11.8%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$980k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.