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$157,31012-mo revenue
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Laundromat in Milan, Italy
Lavanderia Sole
Since 2019 · owner Marco Bellini
lavanderiasole.example.com↗$114,680Revenue, last 12 months
+7%vs last year
$9,557Average month
1Employees
12 months to Sep 2026Verified via SumUp + Open BankingUpdated today
About this business
Lavanderia Sole is a laundromat in Milan, founded in 2019 and run by Marco Bellini. It has 1 staff.
“Card-only machines cut my cash handling to zero.” — Marco Bellini
Part 1How Marco built it
Part 2The numbers behind it
Over the last 12 months Lavanderia Sole took $114,680, 7% more than the year before. Its best month was Aug 2026 at $10,710 and its quietest was Jan 2026 at $6,640, a swing that matches the trade's pattern: steady, slight winter peak.
Average monthly revenue is higher than 41% of the 118 verified laundromats in Europe. Every revenue figure comes from SumUp and Open Banking.
Financial snapshot
How it compares
Average month vs 118 verified laundromats in Europe. It earned more than 41% of them.
This business
Bottom 10% $5.1kTypical $11kTop 10% $23.7k
Middle halfMiddle 80%Typical
Part 3How Lavanderia Sole wins new customers
- 1
The owner explains
“The owner explains what the first year looked like and what changed once regular customers came back.”
About 5 in 10 laundromats do this
- 2
Most of the
“Most of the work came from a few dependable sources, and the owner says which ones paid off and which did not.”
About 5 in 10 laundromats do this
- 3
Prices were set
“Prices were set early and checked again each season against what similar businesses charged nearby.”
About 5 in 10 laundromats do this
Part 4Starting a laundromat? Watch for these
Warning signHow to avoid itCheck before you commit
Warning sign
A short lease or uncapped rent reviews
How to avoid it
Sign 10+ years with reviews capped at inflation.
Check before you commit
What is break-even if rent rises 40%?
Warning sign
Old, water-hungry machines
How to avoid it
Budget for low-water, card-only machines within five years.
Check before you commit
What share of revenue goes on utilities?
Warning sign
Only walk-in self-service
How to avoid it
Add wash-and-fold and commercial accounts for steady volume.
Check before you commit
How much revenue is on account?
Part 5Why laundromats fail, and how often
- Still trading after 3 years
- 83% About 8 in 10
- Still trading after 5 years
- 69% About 7 in 10
- Most common reason for closing
- Lease terms & rent increases Given by 34% of owners who closed
The survivors share a few habits: signed 10+ year leases with capped rent reviews; added wash-and-fold and commercial accounts; replaced machines with card-only, low-water models.
Main reason for closing, laundromats
Book Marco for advice
Marco’s booking page: book, pay and get your video link in one place. Reminders by email and WhatsApp; an AI summary after.
Things Marco can help with
- Pricing and profit
- Finding and keeping staff
- Busy and quiet months
- Starting a laundromat
- Pricing and your first hires
What to expect
- 15 minutes is enough for three or more focused questions.
- Share your numbers first. Marco sees your notes before the call.
- Video call in your browser. No app to install. The link comes by email, WhatsApp and a calendar invite.
- Recorded, if you both agree. You get an AI summary and your action items after.
- Nothing is charged unless Marco confirms within 48 hours.
- If plans change, cancel 24 hours or more ahead for a full refund.
4.739 reviews of calls with Marco
GGraceSep 2026
Exactly what I needed before signing a lease. Marco asked questions I had not thought of.
TTomásAug 2026
Really useful for anyone buying their first business. Clear on what to check in the accounts.
Marco replied
Glad it helped. The pricing change is the one most people put off, so well done for doing it.
HHannahJul 2026
Really useful for anyone buying their first business. Clear on what to check in the accounts.
RRaviMay 2026
Exactly what I needed before signing a lease. Marco asked questions I had not thought of.
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