Start a Laundry Franchise in Solan District
If you are looking at laundry as a business in Solan, Wash Kiya offers three routes: own a staff-operated store that the company manages, set up a no-staff self-service laundry, or buy machines and equipment for your own operation.
In Himachal Pradesh, Solan district (about 5.8 lakh people in 2011) is headquartered at Solan. Enquiries from towns such as Barog are handled the same way as those from Solan.
Postal localities in Solan such as Garkhal, Ramshahar, Darla and Waknaghat are listed further down with their pincodes, so you can check that your area falls in the district.
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How the three Wash Kiya models map onto Solan
Use the table as a first guide; the Wash Kiya team confirms the fit for your exact Solan location after you enquire.
Staff-operated store (FOCM)
For a shop-front laundry serving households, start with Solan, then towns such as Barog. This is the FOCM model, Franchise Owned, Company Managed, which the brand describes as India's only FOCM laundry franchise.
Campuses, hostels and societies
Campus and society owners in Solan usually do not want to run a laundry team. The self-service franchise, from ₹20 lakh, is installed on site and runs without staff.
Upgrading an existing laundry
Laundry businesses already working in Solan can upgrade through Wash Kiya's machine and equipment supply, which is separate from the franchise models.
| Your location | Suggested Wash Kiya model |
|---|---|
| District headquarters: Solan | Staff-operated laundry franchise (FOCM) |
| Other towns: Barog | Staff-operated franchise; self-service where there is a campus or society |
| Hostels, colleges, building campuses and private societies in Solan | Self-service laundry franchise (no staff) |
| Existing laundry operators in Solan | Laundry machines & equipment supply |
Places covered by this Solan page
Investors and property owners in Solan and Barog can all apply through this page.
No part of Solan is guaranteed a territory in advance; the team confirms availability after reviewing your location.
Solan laundry franchise: investment, fee and royalty
Investment figures below are Wash Kiya's starting points and are the same for Solan as elsewhere in India.
| 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 Solan
Solan has 31 pincodes in the India Post directory, covering 183 localities. Quote yours when you enquire.
Show all 31 pincodes and localities in Solan
- 171102: Beral, Mangal, Nagaon, Mangoo, Parnoo, Chakhar Bughar, Danoghat, Ganagughat, Sewra Chandi, Kashlog, Darla
- 173201: Garkhal
- 173202: Sanawar
- 173204: Kasauli MT, Kasauli RI, Kasauli
- 173205: Haripur Sandoli, Sai, Karuana, Thana, Bhatoli Kalan, Bhood, Baddi
- 173206: Baddal Goela, Bharti, Kakkar Hatti, Malera, Darwa, Chandi, Dhakriana, Gharsi, Haripur, Delgi, Rampur, Subathu
- 173207: Jubla, Khararhatti, Koti, Sayri, Shardaghat, Bhainch Kuftoo, Brauri, DheolaBO, Kahala, Kunihar
- 173208: Manjhyat, Sujhaila, Batal, Palania, Bakhalag, Manjoo, Palog, Shalaghat, Arki
- 173209: Dhar Ki Ber, Mandodhar, Rouri, Jabli, Kanda, Dharampur Solan
- 173210: Dagshai
- 173211: Barog RSBO, Deothi, Ghatti, Saproon
- 173212: Damkari, Kotla, Galanag, Shamti, Gaura, Jaunaji, Solan, RR Solan
- 173213: Dharot, Basal, Chambaghat
- 173214: Salogra, Solan Brewery
- 173215: Kawarag, Sadhupul, Tundal, Kandaghat
- 173217: Dangheel, Nagali, Tikker, Hinner, Jhaja, Chail Solan
- 173218: Badhokhari, Katal, Maan, Manlogkalan, Badhalag, Diggal
- 173220: Taksal, Nayagram, Masulkhana, Pratha, Sector2 Parwanoo, Parwanoo
- 173221: Bhumati, Jobri, Balera, Materani, Shehrol, Jainagar, Kunhar, Domehar
- 173222: Mamlig
- 173223: Oachghat
- 173225: Kot, Jagjit Nagar, Jubbar
- 173229: Gaighat, Kabakalan, Bhojnagar, Sultanpur, Bohli, Kumarhatti
- 173230: Nauni
- 173233: Ekhoo, Kot Beja, Badhaunighat, Bandh Bhaguri, Patta
- 173234: Domeharbani, Bisha, Basha, Anji Brahamna, Kaithlighat, Chhausa, Kiarighat, Waknaghat
- 173235: Saryanj, Hanuman Barog, Bhararighat, Piplughat, Dhundan
- 173236: Kuthar
- 174101: Baruna, Dabhota, Goela Panner, Khillian, Lodhimajra, Manpura, Reru, Jhajra, Joghon, Kalibari, Bhatian, Bhogpur, Nangal, Panjhera, Plassaikalan, Rajpura, Galote, Gurumajra, Khera, Kundlu, Manjholi, Ratwari, Bagheri, Nalagarh
- 174102: Gunahkalan, Lagdaghat, Saur, Bhiyunkhari, Chamdar, Chhiachi, Dharmana, Loharghat, Lunas, Matuli, Mittian, Nand Karlata, Baila, Doli, Kohu, Pole Da Khala, Ramshahar
- 174103: Mandhala, Surajpur, Barotiwala
Source: India Post pincode directory. A pincode listed here is an area you can enquire from, not a store location.
From enquiry to launch in Solan
Most Solan applicants begin on WhatsApp (+91 84900 80054). You will be asked about the location, space and budget, then receive a model recommendation and proposal before any agreement.
Solan franchise questions
How long is the payback for a laundry franchise in Solan?
For the staff-operated franchise, Wash Kiya's estimated payback is 14–18 months. Actual results in Solan depend on location, rent and order volume, and earnings are not guaranteed.
Who do I contact about a franchise in Solan?
Call or WhatsApp +91 84900 80054, or email franchise@washkiya.com, with your location in Solan, your space and budget. The team recommends a model and shares a proposal.
How large is Solan as a market?
Solan recorded about 5.8 lakh people in the 2011 Census, with Solan as its headquarters. Wash Kiya assesses each location individually before recommending a model.
Can I open a Wash Kiya franchise elsewhere in Himachal Pradesh?
Yes. Enquiries are welcome from every district in Himachal Pradesh; the Himachal Pradesh page lists them all.
What royalty and franchise fee apply in Solan?
Yes: a 7% royalty and a ₹5 lakh franchise fee on the staff-operated franchise in Solan. Self-service laundry terms are shared on enquiry.
How much does a laundry franchise cost in Solan?
A staff-operated Wash Kiya franchise (FOCM) in Solan starts from ₹10 lakh, with a franchise fee of ₹5 lakh, a 7% royalty and an estimated payback of 14–18 months. A self-service laundry franchise starts from ₹20 lakh; its fee and terms are shared on enquiry, as is pricing for equipment-only supply.
Around Solan: other franchise pages
Neighbouring districts in Himachal Pradesh:
See every district on the Laundry Franchise in Himachal Pradesh page, or compare all models on the laundry franchise in India hub. Comparing brands? Use our checklist for choosing a laundry franchise.
Sources: population: Census of India 2011 (district figure); pincodes and localities: India Post directory. District headquarters and towns as listed in our district data.
Apply for a laundry franchise in Solan
Message us with your Solan location, available space and budget, and whether you have a campus or society in mind. You will get a model recommendation and a proposal for Solan.
WhatsApp usCall +91 84900 80054
Email: franchise@washkiya.com