[Laundry Research Institute] Coin Laundry Management Actual Condition Survey 2026: Over Half Earn Less Than 5% Yield - Results Can Change with the Right Information and Consultation

Actual Condition Survey 2026 of Coin Laundry Owners and Managers by Laundry Research Institute

A B2B quantitative survey conducted by Laundry Research Institute targeting 93 coin laundry owners and managers nationwide has revealed a serious discrepancy with the開業 myth of a "stable income business." Laundry Research Institute shares the "common points" observed through numerous owner interviews during free consultations. ■ Survey Highlights (Actual Conditions in Numbers) ・Owners with yields below 5%: 53.3% (20.7% in the red + 32.6% below 0-5%)

・Respondents who stated "Customer acquisition and sales deviated most from expectations": 32.6%

・Unable to pass on increased utility costs: 42.6%

・Only 1 in 3 owners are "satisfied" with their management; those considering withdrawal/sale are three times more numerous than those considering expansion.

Background Coin laundries were once attracting attention as a business that could "generate stable income with little effort." But what is the reality? Laundry Research Institute conducted an actual condition survey targeting coin laundry owners and managers nationwide from February 2nd to 9th, 2026. In the coin laundry industry, surveys have primarily focused on B2C (users/consumers) until now, and B2B quantitative surveys targeting owners and managers who are actually responsible for management decisions are extremely rare. This survey was designed as a B2B survey to ensure statistical reliability, aiming for 100 samples. Through screening, 93 valid responses (n=93) were obtained. This is a quantitative survey targeting only owners and managers who are actually involved in property selection, investment decisions, and policy determination. As a third-party organization, not a franchise headquarters or manufacturer, it was conducted with neutral question design that does not lead to specific opinions.

Four Major Realities Revealed by This Survey 01｜The Reality: Over Half of Owners Earn Less Than 5% Yield Q. Please state your annual yield. Over half are below 5% yield, including those in the red. The gap between "expected yield" and reality is clear.

Q. Which of the following best describes the recovery status of your investment in the business?