Profitable Dry Cleaning Plant & Retail Operation

A remarkably stable, long-established essential service business featuring an on-site dry cleaning plant serving a loyal generational customer base in Smyrna.

Overview

Operating continuously under the current ownership for over 25 years, this dry cleaning plant represents the ultimate community staple. Located near a busy intersection of dense residential neighborhoods and suburban office parks on South Cobb Drive, the business benefits from habitual, recurring foot traffic that requires zero advertising spend.

Financial & Lease Summary

• Asking Price: $229,000
• Cash Flow / SDE: $114,996. This equates to an aggressive sub-2x multiple on cash flow (~1.9x), providing an exceptional ROI timeline for an owner-operator.
• Lease Terms: Highly stable tenancy history. Specific terms available upon request.

Facilities & Equipment

• Facility Size: Estimated 2,400 sq ft, divided between a front-of-house retail counter and a heavy back-of-house industrial production plant.
• Plant Infrastructure: A fully functional, on-site cleaning facility. Includes commercial dry cleaning machines, industrial pressing stations, commercial tensioning equipment, massive steam boilers, spotting boards, and automated garment conveyor systems.
• Utilities: Space is heavily engineered with upgraded electrical panels, specialized plumbing for wastewater management, and heavy-duty ventilation.

Deal Structure & Assets

• Retirement Sale: The current owner is exiting the industry strictly for retirement purposes, ensuring a transparent handover of operations.
• Value Add: Massive potential to modernize the business by implementing digital POS systems, route-based home delivery, or transitioning the plant to eco-friendly/wet-cleaning solvents.