Trusted by 100+ operators since 2012

Run laundry 24/7. Without the staff.

Smart locker hardware, the free software that runs it, and the sales pack that wins buildings. Automate your store, expand into apartments and offices, or launch a 24/7 locker business for under $7,000.

Lockers from$300per locker at scaleShipping included. $550 to 600 at 5 to 10 units.
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100+Operators worldwide
7+Countries
5 yrHardware warranty

Every locker ships with a full 5 year hardware warranty, parts and lock mechanisms covered. Figures reflect operator data as of Q2 2026.

Get started here

$299 sets up your software and every sales material in your brand.

One payment. We configure Laundry Wise in your colours and logo, produce the twenty sales and marketing assets including your business website, and hand you everything you need to automate your store or start a laundry business. Branded software and materials are what get apartment buildings, offices, gas stations and universities to say yes.

$299one-time, no monthly fee
20branded sales and marketing assets
1onboarding call included
$0software subscription, ever
What are laundry lockers?

A bank of keypad lockers in a lobby. Residents drop laundry in, you collect, clean and return it, they pick up with their phone number.

No staff on site, no power, no wiring. The building gets an amenity for free, the operator gets a location without a lease, and the customer gets laundry done without leaving home. It is a physical service in the middle of the AI wave: software got cheap, which is why ours is free, but nobody has automated washing a shirt.

1

Drop off

Customer puts the bag in any open locker, sets a 4-digit code, scans the QR inside the door to place the order.

2

Collect and clean

Your driver opens it with the master code, the order is cleaned at your store or partner plant.

3

Return and pay

Driver returns it to a locker. The customer gets the locker number the moment they pay.

4

Pick up, any hour

Their code is the last four digits of their phone. Nothing to remember, nothing to install.

How buying works

Most operators do it in this order. Each step is optional on its own, and nothing locks you in.

Step 1

Get started, $299

Laundry Wise software set up in your brand, the twenty sales and marketing assets, your business website and an onboarding call. This is what you pitch buildings with.

What is included
Step 2

Go and win locations

Apartment buildings, offices, gyms, gas stations, universities. The pitch deck, landing page and proposal letter are written for that meeting; the playbooks tell you who says yes and why.

Where lockers go
Step 3

Order lockers on a Letter of Engagement

When a location says yes, order the bank for it. The LOE confirms locker mix, exact freight to the address and the timeline, with a 50% deposit. Lockers ship in about 60 to 90 days.

Locker pricing and the order form

Already run a store on CleanCloud, Cents or SMRT and want to keep it? Skip the setup and go straight to a locker quote; the lockers integrate with all three. We will still show you why the free software is worth a look.

The laundry industry is recession-proof. Lockers are how you enter it.

A $7.2B annual US market (IBISWorld, 2026). The locker model gets you in for under $7k, without buying a laundromat.

24/7 unattended access

Customers drop off and pick up whenever it suits them. Your store stays "open" with zero staff cost overnight or on weekends.

Reduce staff costs

Counter staff become optional, not mandatory. Lockers absorb peak drop-off pressure without hiring more attendants; many operators run their stores with significantly reduced front-of-house hours.

Modular and relocatable

Lockers bolt together, expand as you grow, and can be moved between locations. No drilling, no fixed install, no contractor required.

No internet required

Battery-operated locks last 3+ years and run offline. Fewer points of failure, faster installs, and no Wi-Fi headaches.

Software included

Works with CleanCloud, Cents, SMRT, or our own free Laundry Wise software. Orders, payments, and notifications run automatically in the background.

Battle-tested since 2012

Operators in 7+ countries. Built by operators who ran the largest locker network in the Southern Hemisphere.

The locker workflow nobody else has

Other systems text the locker code the moment an order is ready, paid or not. Ours enforces payment first, and the secret is which locker, never the code.

1

Ready, unpaid

The customer gets the amount due and a secure pay link. The locker number stays hidden.

2

Payment clears

The locker number and the code hint go out by SMS within seconds.

3

Pickup, any hour

Their code is the last 4 digits of their own phone number. Nothing to remember, nothing to lose.

What could lockers earn at your location?

Real ranges based on operator data since 2012. Adjust the inputs to match your situation.

About $6,500 to $7,000 hardware + freight

Apartments are the most common placement

Most apartment placements hit moderate utilisation within 60 to 90 days

$2,000 to $3,000Monthly revenue, per location, range
$1,000 to $1,500Monthly profit (about 50% margin), after cleaning costs
5 to 7 monthsPayback period, to recover hardware cost
$38K3-year cumulative profit, net of hardware

These are illustrative ranges from operator data, not a guarantee. Location, service mix, pricing, marketing effort, and local competition all materially affect outcomes. Laundry Wise software has no monthly fee and is excluded from the per-locker maths. Read the full methodology and the factors that drive returns.

"I installed the lockers in my laundromat and revenue's increased 3 to 4k per month. Highly recommended."

GFGavin Furlough
Owner, Southside Laundromat

Operators, in their own words

"Expanding our dry cleaning and pickup service was a big goal, especially in reaching people in apartments and offices. Laundry lockers seemed like the best way to do that, and the team delivered exactly what we needed. The lockers are durable, easy to manage, and they've helped us offer 24/7 service without hiring more staff."

YWYashu Wodnicki
Owner, Spot on Wet Cleaners

"I installed the lockers in my laundromat and revenue's increased 3 to 4k per month. Highly recommended."

GFGavin Furlough
Owner, Southside Laundromat

"My wife and I decided against reinventing the wheel and went with Dan. We saved enough time and money to make it well worth it."

MDMichael Donovan
Co-Owner, Elite Dry Cleaners

Operators and buildings using our lockers

SoapQueens Laundry LoungeRocket LaundryRoundabout LaundryHangers CleanersLittle Falls LaundromatScott's CleanersKC Dry CleaningMcB's LaundromatCountry Club CleanersBirch Street LaundryDry Cleaner ExpressXpress Laundry SolutionsLaundry HippoWashbox CanadaMidWest Dry CleanersClean ClosetAuto Laundry LockersPure Laundry LockersSparkle Laundry LockersThe GuilfoyleAlbert TowerSeekProcorp AustraliaSpire OCM

Order direct. Your Letter of Engagement lands within 2 business days.

Step 1

Get your quote

Eight minutes on the quote form. We send pricing, exact freight to your address, a recommended locker count and a software outline.

Step 2

Sign the Letter of Engagement

Confirmed pricing, services, timelines and a clear plan. A 50% deposit starts production and onboarding.

Step 3

Install and go live

Lockers arrive branded and ready to bolt together. Stick the QR labels inside the doors, connect the software, take orders.

Questions operators actually ask

What is a laundry locker business?

Automated smart lockers give customers 24/7 self-service drop-off and pickup for wash-dry-fold and dry cleaning. Operators either place lockers inside an existing store to extend hours and cut labour, or at apartments, offices, gyms and universities to grow service area without new storefronts.

How much does it cost to start?

A starter 5 locker deployment is about $2,750 to $3,000 all in, hardware and shipping. A 10 locker setup is about $6,500 to $7,000. A 25 locker network is $10,000 to $11,250. No lease and no staff required.

Will my current POS work with the lockers?

Yes. The lockers integrate with CleanCloud, Cents and SMRT. If you would rather not pay for a POS at all, Laundry Wise software runs the lockers, the counter and pickup and delivery with no monthly fee.

Do I need laundry experience?

No. Many successful operators started with none. You manage hardware, software and building partnerships; the cleaning is usually done by a partner laundromat on a revenue share. The sales pack, legal templates and playbook come with the order.

How long is payback?

For a 10 locker deployment, typically 6 to 9 months at conservative usage. Larger deployments pay back faster per locker because freight and setup spread across more doors.

Is the laundry industry recession-proof?

US laundromats were classed as essential during COVID-19, held steady through 2008 and operated through the Great Depression. Demand is counter-cyclical: more renters in downturns means more laundromat customers. Read the evidence.

Why we build lockers, in the founder's own words

An open letter from Daniel Ezekiel Paul on how the company got here, what has been rebuilt, and the operator playbooks every customer now gets, including two free downloadable PDFs.

The complete guide to starting a laundry locker business

Ready to see your numbers?

Tell us your address and what you are trying to do. Confirmed shipping, recommended locker count and a tailored plan within 2 business days.

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