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Laundry Franchise Cost in India (2026)

Planning a laundry franchise in India? Here is a clear breakdown of where money goes — franchise fee, fit-out, equipment, working capital — and how Wash Kiya approaches investment. Final numbers depend on city and model; confirm on counselling.

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Cost components

1. Franchise / brand fee

Pays for brand license, playbooks, and onboarding. The Wash Kiya franchise fee is ₹5 lakh.

2. Fit-out & interiors

Counter, signage, storage, customer area — varies a lot by rented space size and city rates.

3. Equipment

Washers, dryers, finishing / pressing setup as required by the chosen format (hub vs storefront).

4. Working capital

Rent deposit, staff, utilities, packaging, and 1–2 months of operations before steady orders.

Wash Kiya investment snapshot

Wash Kiya provides laundry solutions in 3 ways: a staff-operated FOCM (Franchise Owned, Company Managed) laundry franchise starting from ₹10 lakh (Wash Kiya is the only brand in India offering FOCM), a staff-free self-service laundry franchise for building campuses and private societies starting from ₹20 lakh, and laundry machines & equipment supply only. Franchise fee: ₹5 lakh · Royalty: 7% · Payback: 14–18 months · Network: 120+ outlets.

Use this page for planning questions; get a written cost sheet for your city before you commit.

  • Ask which models are open in your city
  • Ask what is included vs extra (equipment list, marketing kit, training)
  • Get the 7% royalty and any other ongoing fees confirmed in writing

Hidden costs people miss

  • Extra electrical load / water drainage work
  • Local licenses and compliance
  • Delivery staffing if you run pickup–delivery
  • Peak-season packaging and consumables

Get a city-wise cost sheet

WhatsApp Wash Kiya with your city and budget range — we will share the matching franchise model.

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Next: Is a laundry franchise profitable in India?

For all models, read our laundry franchise in India guide, or see city pages for Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Delhi.

Why trust Washkiya

Founded by Parth Khatri, with our first store in Surat and HQ in Ahmedabad. Washkiya calls itself “India’s First Self Service Laundry Franchise”. Not built to compete. Built to set the standard.

Washkiya receiving the Upcoming Franchisor of the Year – Services award on stage

Franchise Awards (22nd edition)

“Upcoming Franchisor of the Year – Services” by Franchise India / ISFA.

LG Electronics India Certificate of Appreciation to Parth Khatri

LG Certificate of Appreciation

From LG Electronics India (LG Commercial Laundry) to Mr. Parth for growing LG commercial washing machines in India.

Washkiya feature in The Franchising World magazine Franchise 200

Franchise 200 feature

The Franchising World magazine, Franchise 200 – India’s Top Franchises, Debutant – Laundry: “India’s most affordable laundry franchise”.

FRO Expo Hyderabad participation certificate for Washkiya

Expo certificates

Exhibited at Franchise India Mumbai and the FRO Expos in Chandigarh, Jaipur and Hyderabad.

Trademark applications nos. 7461444, 7461443 and 7472950 are applied for and not yet registered.