Established in 2016, this owner-operated dry cleaning and alterations business has shown consistent growth of ~30% annually. Located in Palm Beach County, FL, the business serves a loyal customer base and is positioned in a retail plaza with long-term, stable tenants.
The current owner has reduced operations due to age and health, focusing primarily on alterations while limiting higher-margin services such as hand-iron, wash & fold, and pickup/delivery. As a result, the business operates below its full potential, leaving ample room for a younger, more active owner to expand services and significantly increase revenue.
The shop operates limited hours (closed Sundays, shortened Saturday hours, and closed two weeks annually for vacation), presenting further opportunities to increase profitability simply by extending hours and operating year-round.
Business Highlights:
In business since 2016 with steady historical growth
Located in Palm Beach County, FL in a shopping center with long-term tenants
Loyal customer base with repeat business
Lease secured through June 2026 at ~$1,490/month (adjusted by CPI annually)
Space is approximately 600 sq. ft.
Services offered: Dry Cleaning & Alterations (with expansion potential for wash & fold, pickup/delivery, hand-iron services)
Equipment included:
Conveyor and rack
1 industrial sewing machine
1 double needle sewing machine
1 overlock machine
1 hemming machine
Laptop, receipt printer, iron, steamer, bagging rack
Inventory included:
Alterations: threads, zippers, tools, supplies
Dry cleaning: tags, bags, holders, tools, supplies
Staff: 1 in-house seamstress (owner), 1 part-time store manager/assistant (owner’s daughter), plus administrative support (billing/legal/accounting at $300/month)
Growth Opportunities:
Expand hand-iron service to full volume (currently only 40% of potential)
Add wash & fold service
Introduce pickup & delivery service
Extend store hours and open Sundays to capture more walk-in volume
Operate year-round (eliminate 2-week closure) to increase revenue
Build an online presence to capture new customers
A SIGNED CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE EXACT LOCATION
