Kolhapur Laundry Franchise: 3 Ways to Partner with Wash Kiya
Wash Kiya started in Ahmedabad in 2019 and now counts 120+ outlets. For Kolhapur, it offers three options: a staff-operated FOCM franchise, a self-service laundry franchise, and laundry machines & equipment.
Kolhapur's 2011 Census population was roughly 38.7 lakh people, the 9th most populous of the 36 Maharashtra districts with 2011 figures. Its headquarters is Kolhapur, and the district's other towns include Ichalkaranji.
Localities in Kolhapur include Chandgad, Gadhinglaj Tilakpath and Gadhinglaj Shivaji Chowk, among others. Use the pincode list below to find yours.
- India's only FOCM laundry franchise
- 120+ outlets
- Staff-operated franchise from ₹10 lakh
- Self-service laundry from ₹20 lakh
- Since 2019
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How the three Wash Kiya models map onto Kolhapur
Kolhapur has a district headquarters, other towns, and residential or campus pockets, and each tends to suit a different model.
Staff-operated store (FOCM)
A staff-operated franchise from ₹10 lakh suits a high-street or market location in Kolhapur or in Ichalkaranji. You own the store; under FOCM, Wash Kiya runs day-to-day operations.
No-staff laundry on your premises
Self-service laundry is designed for closed communities: hostels and colleges, building campuses and private societies. A Kolhapur property of this kind can host one from ₹20 lakh, with no staff required.
For existing operators
Equipment supply suits anyone in Kolhapur running a laundry operation of their own, from a neighbourhood shop in Kolhapur to an in-house setup. Pricing is shared on enquiry.
| Location type | Suggested Wash Kiya model |
|---|---|
| District headquarters: Kolhapur | Staff-operated laundry franchise (FOCM) |
| Other towns: Ichalkaranji | Staff-operated franchise; self-service where there is a campus or society |
| Hostels, colleges, building campuses and private societies in Kolhapur | Self-service laundry franchise (no staff) |
| Existing laundry operators in Kolhapur | Laundry machines & equipment supply |
Kolhapur towns and franchise enquiries
We are serving Wash Kiya franchise enquiries from Kolhapur and Ichalkaranji; tell us where your space is.
Inclusion here is about where you can enquire from; the team confirms whether your part of Kolhapur is available.
Investment for a Wash Kiya franchise in Kolhapur
Here is how the three models compare for a partner in Kolhapur.
| Model | Best for | Starting investment | Franchise fee | Royalty | Estimated payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Staff-operated laundry franchise (FOCM: Franchise Owned, Company Managed) | Investors who want a full-service laundry store while Wash Kiya manages operations | From ₹10 lakh | ₹5 lakh | 7% | 14–18 months |
| 2. Self-service laundry franchise | Building campuses, hostels & college campuses and private residential societies. No staff required | From ₹20 lakh | Shared on enquiry | Shared on enquiry | Shared on enquiry |
| 3. Laundry machines & equipment supply | Operators running their own laundry setup | Shared on enquiry | Shared on enquiry | Shared on enquiry | Shared on enquiry |
Fee, royalty and payback figures apply to the staff-operated (FOCM) franchise. Payback is an estimate, not a guarantee, and depends on rent, location and volume. GST extra as applicable.
Pincodes and areas covered in Kolhapur
All 79 Kolhapur pincodes are listed here with their post-office localities, 565 in total.
Show all 79 pincodes and localities in Kolhapur
- 415101: Gajapur, Karungale, Parali Ninai, Warul, Yelvan Jugai, Perid, Man, Shirgaon, Vishalgad Amba, Chandoli, Kadave, Malkapur
- 416001: Bachani, Kurukali, Mhalsavade, Sadoli Khalsa, Savarde Dumala, Ghanavade, Haldi, Hasur Dumala, Kothali, Are, Malyachi Shiroli, Shahupuri, Kolhapur RS
- 416002: Shukrawar Peth, Shaniwar Peth, Bhendegalli, Laxmipuri
- 416003: Kolhapur
- 416004: Ujalaiwadi, Shivaji University
- 416005: Uchgaon, Herla, Ruikar Colony, Gur Market Yard
- 416006: Kasba Bavada
- 416007: Kalamba
- 416008: Shivaji Veedyapeeth Marg, Pratibhanagar, Rajarampuri
- 416010: Hanmantwadi, Padali Khurd, Balinge, Koge, Shingnapur, Phulewadi
- 416011: Kandgaon, Washi, Bahireshwar, Beed, Sane Guruji Vasahat
- 416012: Kolhapur City, Shivaji Peth, Mangalwar Peth, Rankala, Babujamal
- 416013: Pachgaon, Girgaon, R K Nagar
- 416101: Chipri, Tamadalage, Umalwad, Danoli, Jaisingpur R.S, Kothali, Nimshirgaon, Udgaon, Sambhajipur, Jaysingpur
- 416102: Dharangutti, Haroli, Nandani
- 416103: Kanwad, Shirti, Ghalwad, Kutwad, Hasur, Shirol
- 416104: Aurwad, Bubnal, Alas, Narsobawadi
- 416105: Kavatheguland, Shedshal, Ganeshwadi
- 416106: Rajapur, Akiwat, Bastwad, Herwad, Manjarewadi, Terwad, Kurundwad
- 416107: Danwad, Ghosarwad, Dattawad
- 416108: Khidrapur, Rajapurwadi, Takaliwadi, Takali
- 416109: Majale, Savarde, Alate, Korochi, Minche, Hatkalangada
- 416110: Khochi, Narande, Nej, Bahubali
- 416111: Kavathesar, Kumbhoj
- 416112: Buvache Vathar, Ghunki, Latwade, Vathar T/F Vadgaon, Ambap, Bhadole, Bhendwade, Chavare, Kini, Manapadale, Talasande, Vadgaon
- 416113: June Pargaon, Nave Pargaon, Jakhale, Warnanagar, Tatyasaheb Kore Nagar
- 416114: Male, Savarde T/F Satave, Arale, Kakhe, Mohare, Satave, Kodoli
- 416115: Ichalkaranji, Shivajinagar Ichalkaranji, Udyog Nagar Ichalkaranji, Kapadmarket Ichalkaranji, Jawaharnagar Ichalkaranji
- 416116: Ganganagar Ichalkaranji
- 416118: Chokak, Mangaon, Atigre, Male, Rukadi
- 416119: Chinchwad, Gadmudshingi, Valivade, Gandhinagar
- 416120: Arjunwad, Chinchwad, Dattanagar
- 416121: Jambhali, Shirdhon, Takawade, Shahapur, Tardal, R K Nagar Ichalkaranji
- 416122: Jatharwadi, P. Shiroli, Tasgaon, Top, Nagaon, Shiye, MIDC Shiroli
- 416138: Chandur, Rui, Tilwani, Sajani, Kabnur
- 416143: Shiradwad, Lat, Rangoli, ICO Spinning Mills
- 416144: Akiwate Industrial Estate
- 416146: Yadrav, Parvati Industrial Estate
- 416201: Ambavade, Rakshi, Panhala
- 416202: Halsawade, Sangavade, Vasagade, Ingali, Pattankodoli
- 416203: Randivewadi, Rendal, Hupari
- 416204: Koparde, Sangrul, Wakare, Amshi Dumala, Bhamate, Khatangale, Kuditre
- 416205: Karanjphen, Khupire, Kolik, Panutre, Majgaon, Mhasurli, Pat Panhala, Pisatri, Pohale T/F Borgaon, Punal, Bajar Bhogaon, Dhundwade, Kasba Thane, Kisrul, Malapude, Sule, Yavluj, Kate Bhogaon, Padal, Parkhandale, Vetawade, Kale
- 416206: Sangashi, Mandukali, Shenawade, Asandoli, Aslaj, Borbet, Gariwade, Tisangi, Katali, Salvan, Gaganbavada
- 416207: Dindnerli, Kavane, Mhalunge, Nandgaon, Daryache Vadgaon, Chuye, Nigave Khalasa, Ispurli
- 416208: Mudhal, Talashi, Thikpurli, Titave, Baradwadi, Undarwadi, Arjunwada, Boravade, Turambe, Bidri
- 416209: Manawale, Mangnoor, Pimpalgaon, Shengaon, Pal, Palshivane, Sonarwadi, Tikkewadi, Waghapur, Nadhavade, Phanaswadi, Barve, Karadwadi, Koor, Gangapur, Kalnakwadi, Madilage BK, Gargoti
- 416210: Shivdav, Anap Khurd, Mhasrang, Patgaon, Vengrul, Adoli, Kondoshi, Mathgaon, Navale, Tambale, Tambyachiwadi, Vesarde, Sheloli, Kadgaon Gargoti
- 416211: Gudal, Kaulav, Kodavade, Shirgaon, Shirse, Awali BK, Dhamod, Durgamanwad, Piral, Tarsambale, Rashivade, Awali KH, Pungaon, Tarale, Parite
- 416212: Phejiwade, Rhe Works, Sarawade, Savarde Patankar, Kasarwada, Padali, Shiroli, Akanur, Dajipur, Nartavade, Solankur, Radhanagari
- 416213: Dewale, Pishavi, Charan, Gogave, Shittur Turf Malkapur, Thergaon, Awali, Borivade, Borpadale, Salshi, Bhadale, Parkhandale, Save, Supatre, Bambavada
- 416214: Bhedasgaon, Shirale T/Ff Warun, Sondoli, Kotoli, Rethare, Shimpe, Ukhalu, Virale, Akurle, Kapshi, Shittur T/F Warun, Sarud
- 416215: Ambarde, Molawade, Shirala, Tekoli, Ukoli, Arul, Panundre, Shahuwadi
- 416216: Gorambe, Karnur, Kenavade, Vandur, Vhannur, Mhakave, Mouje Sangaon, Pimpalgaon KH, Sulkud, Kasaba Sangaon, Lingnur Dumala, Kagal
- 416218: Kasari, Madyal, Mugali, Belewadi Kalamma, Hasur Khurd, Tamnakwada, Baleghol, Bolavi, Kardyal, Vadgaon, Kapshi
- 416219: Malage BK, Nidhori, Savarde BK, Sonali, Yamage, Karanjivane, Mouje Haladi, Murgud
- 416220: Aralgundi, Dhamane, Honyali, Mahagond, Zulpewadi, Ardal, Bahirewadi, Chimane, Mumewadi, Shipur T/F Ajara, Halewadi, Masewadi, Uttur
- 416221: Vhanali, Walwa KH, Belawale BK, Khebavade, Bachani, Sake, Walwa Bk
- 416223: Minche BK, Nilpan, Bhativade, Hedawade, Kolwan, Minche KH, Mhasve
- 416229: Bhuye, Chikhali, Kerle, Nigave Dumala, Porle Turf Thane, Vadange, Varange Padali, Wadi Ratnagiri, Kerli, Pohale Turf Alate, Ambewadi
- 416230: Bandiwade, Borgaon, Ghotavade, Kaneri, Karanjphen, Kololi, Tirpan, Nandgaon, Waghave, Kotoli
- 416231: Panori, Dudhganganagar
- 416232: Ekondi, Shendur, Bamani, Shankarwadi, Sidhnerli
- 416234: Kaneri, Nerli, MIDC Gokul Shirgaon
- 416235: Arjuni, Bastavade, Hamidwada, Khadakewada, Koulage, Pimpalgaon BK, Sonage, Anur, Banage, Chikhali, Surupali, Sadashivnagar
- 416236: Talandage, Yalgud, 5 Star MIDC Kagal
- 416501: Hanimnal, Hasur Champu, Hebbal, Hitni, Nilji, Mutnal, Dundage
- 416502: Bhadgaon, Channe Kuppi, Badyachiwadi, Inchnal, Kadgaon Gadhinglaj, Gajargaon, Gijawane, Vadarage Majare, Atyal, Harali BK, Gadhinglaj Tilakpath, Gadhinglaj Shivaji Chowk, Gadhinglaj
- 416503: Kowade, Maligre, Sarambalwadi, Batkangale, Hebbal Jaldyal, Kanoli, Kolindre, Mungurwadi, Sule, Lakudwadi, Mangnoor T/F Sawantwadi, Mahagaon
- 416504: Arjunwadi, Kanadewadi, Kine, Sambre, Shippur T/F Nesari, Hadalage, Watangi, Nesari
- 416505: Kasar Kandgaon, Kitawade, Madilage, Pernoli, Bhadvan, Hativade, Sohale, Yerandol, Gavase, Vite, Ajara
- 416506: Navkud, Basarge BK, Hasur Sasgiri, Terni, Bugadikatti, Kawlikatti, Manwad, Nandanwad, Narewadi, Kadalage, Yenechavandi, Halkarni
- 416507: Basarge, Dholgarwadi, Tudiye, Dukkarwadi, Hajgoli, Jangamhatti, Kanur Khurd, Mhalunge Khalsa, Shivanage Lakkikatte, Sundi, Mangaon, Shinoli KH, Surute, Turkewadi, Karve
- 416508: Hosur, Kalkundri, Rajagoli KH, Malatwadi, Nittur, Kudnur, Mhalewadi, Kini, Teurwadi, Kowad
- 416509: Hindgaon, Nandavade, Satavane, Umgaon, Adkur, Amroli, Hera, Naganwadi, Ibrahimpur, Isapur, Keravade, Gavase, Kurani Buzawade, Nagave, Chandgad
- 416526: Ainapur, Hiralge, Ningudage, Karambali, Koulage
- 416527: Tillarinagar
- 416551: Nangnoor, Jarali, Khandal, Mugali, Nool
- 416552: Patne, Ambewadi, Date, Halkarni, DSF Halkarni
Source: India Post pincode directory. A pincode listed here is an area you can enquire from, not a store location.
Applying from Kolhapur
Share your Kolhapur locality, budget and preferred model on WhatsApp or by phone at +91 84900 80054. The team recommends a model, shares a proposal, and after the agreement handles setup, installation and launch.
FAQs for Kolhapur applicants
What is the FOCM model?
Franchise Owned, Company Managed: you invest in and own the Kolhapur store, and Wash Kiya runs day-to-day operations. The brand describes it as India's only FOCM laundry franchise.
Can a first-time investor in Kolhapur run a Wash Kiya franchise?
No. Under FOCM Wash Kiya manages operations, and self-service laundry needs no staff.
Which model suits a society or hostel in Ichalkaranji?
Yes. Wash Kiya's self-service laundry franchise starts from ₹20 lakh and needs no staff; it is meant for hostels and colleges, building campuses and private societies in Kolhapur. Fee, royalty and payback are shared on enquiry.
Is the franchise only for Kolhapur, or for all of Kolhapur?
Yes. Enquiries are welcome from Ichalkaranji and other towns in Kolhapur, not only Kolhapur. Territory availability is confirmed after you apply.
Can I apply from any pincode in Kolhapur?
Yes. All 79 pincodes of Kolhapur listed on this page, such as 415101 (Gajapur) and 416001 (Bachani), can enquire; availability is confirmed after you apply.
Is a laundry franchise profitable in Kolhapur?
Wash Kiya estimates a 14–18 month payback for the staff-operated FOCM franchise. Results in Kolhapur depend on the location and execution, and earnings are not guaranteed.
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Sources: population: Census of India 2011 (district figure); pincodes and localities: India Post directory. District headquarters and towns as listed in our district data.
Ready to explore Kolhapur? Contact Wash Kiya
Let us know your Kolhapur locality, space and budget, and whether you already run a laundry, and we will come back with the model that fits and a Kolhapur proposal.
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