Trusted by 100+ operators since 2012

Run laundry 24/7.
Without the staff.

Smart locker hardware and software for laundromat operators, dry cleaners, and entrepreneurs. Automate your store, expand into apartments and offices, or launch a 24/7 locker business — under $7,000.

Lockers from
$300 / locker at scale
Shipping included · $550–600 at 5–10 units
Ships globally
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Interior of Yashu Washu retail laundry store showing a bank of black numbered smart laundry lockers along the wall with order-ready customer signage above — a real operating Breezy install
5,000+
Lockers in operation
100+
Operators worldwide
6mo
Average payback
5yr
Hardware warranty
In the wild

Real installs, real operators

Lockers running 24/7 inside laundromats, dry cleaners, office lobbies, and apartment buildings.

Run your numbers

What could lockers earn at your location?

Real ranges based on operator data across 5,000+ deployed lockers since 2012. Adjust the inputs to match your situation.

~$6,500–$7,000 hardware + freight
Apartments are the most common placement
Most apartment placements hit moderate utilization within 60–90 days
Monthly revenue
$2,250
per location, range
Monthly profit (~50% margin)
$1,125
after cleaning costs
Payback period
~6 months
to recover hardware cost
3-year cumulative profit
$33,000
net of hardware
A note on these numbers

The figures above are illustrative ranges drawn from operator data across more than 5,000 deployed lockers. They are not a guarantee of returns. Industry research consistently finds that location alone influences up to 80% of a laundry business's success, with several other factors compounding on top:

  • Product–market fit. Whether your service mix and pricing match what the building's residents or workers actually want. Premium dry cleaning in a student dorm under-performs; bulk wash-dry-fold there does well.
  • Location quality. Foot traffic, population density, demographics (typically 18–35 with $30k–$60k household income index strongest), tenant turnover, and visibility from the building's main thoroughfare.
  • Pricing tolerance for the market. What the same neighbourhood pays for nearby laundromats, dry cleaners, and competing pickup-and-delivery services. Pricing too high stalls adoption; pricing too low burns margin without lifting volume.
  • Marketing and customer acquisition effort. Operators who run consistent in-building outreach, lobby launch activations, concierge enablement, referral offers, and digital campaigns see materially faster ramps than operators who install the lockers and wait.
  • Local competition. Existing laundromats and pickup services within a roughly 2-mile radius affect both achievable price and rate of customer acquisition.
  • Cleaning partner economics. If you run the wash yourself, your margin is set by your store's costs. If you partner with an external laundry, it is set by the wholesale rate you negotiate.

Our Sales & Marketing pack is built specifically to address most of these levers — it ships with a targeted lead list, branded pitch deck, lobby launch playbook, locker decals with QR codes, social and digital templates, and a referral and loyalty programme — so you are not relying on the hardware to do the marketing for you.

Software costs ($99/mo flat) excluded as they don't scale per locker. Final returns will vary; the only way to get numbers tailored to your address, service mix, and competitive landscape is a Letter of Engagement.

Pick your path

Four ways to use Breezy lockers

Whether you're running a laundromat, scaling a multi-location business, or starting from scratch — we have a model designed for you.

Why lockers

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

A 94–95% five-year survival rate. $7.2B annual market. 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 & 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 RFID 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 MyLockers system. Orders, payments, and notifications run automatically in the background.

Battle-tested since 2012

Over 5,000 lockers in operation across 7+ countries. Built by operators who ran the largest locker network in the Southern Hemisphere.

"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 Breezy 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."

YW
Yashu Wodnicki
Owner, Spot on Wet Cleaners

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

GF
Gavin 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 using Breezy well worth it."

MD
Michael Donovan
Co-Owner, Elite Dry Cleaners
In good company

Operators using Breezy

A small selection of laundromats and dry cleaners running locker installs we've shipped.

Roundabout Laundry — Breezy customer logo
KC Dry Cleaning — Breezy customer logo
Rocket Laundry — Breezy customer logo
SoapQueens Laundry Lounge — Breezy customer logo
Hangers Cleaners — Breezy customer logo
Little Falls Laundromat — Breezy customer logo
Scott's Cleaners — Breezy customer logo
Forenta — Breezy customer logo
MICM Property — Breezy customer logo
Skip the back-and-forth

Order direct from the site. LOE confirms within 2 days.

Pick your customer path, your locker mix, and any add-on services (sales pack, premium launch sprint, software setup). Submit your order and your Letter of Engagement comes back with confirmed freight, software path, and rollout plan within 2 business days. No deposit until you sign.

How it works

Three steps from order to live

STEP 01

Get your quote

Submit our quote form (8 minutes). We'll send pricing, exact shipping cost to your address, recommended locker count, and a software setup outline.

STEP 02

Sign your Letter of Engagement

We send a Letter of Engagement with confirmed pricing, services, timelines, and a clear plan. 50% deposit kicks off production and onboarding.

STEP 03

Install & go live

Lockers arrive branded, ready to bolt together. We set up your software, decals, and launch checklist. Most operators are taking orders within 4–6 weeks.

Free guide

Start a Laundry Locker Business — the complete guide

Market sizing, locker selection, pricing strategy, software, partnerships, and the first 30 days. Everything we wish we'd known when we launched in 2012.

Read the guide
Creating a Laundry Locker Business — the complete guide cover and table of contents covering market research, locker selection, locations, software, and operations
Common questions

Answers operators actually ask

What is a laundry locker business?

A laundry locker business uses automated smart lockers to provide 24/7 self-service drop-off and pickup for wash-dry-fold and dry cleaning orders. The operator either places lockers inside their existing laundromat (to extend hours and reduce labor) or installs them at remote locations like apartments, offices, gyms, and universities to expand service area without opening new storefronts.

How much does it cost to start a laundry locker business?

A starter 5-locker deployment costs approximately $2,750–$3,000 all-in including hardware and shipping. A professional 10-locker setup costs approximately $6,500–$7,000 all-in. A 25-locker network costs $10,000–$11,250. No lease or staff costs are required.

How much can a laundry locker location earn per month?

Per-location revenue typically ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 per month with margins around 50%. That puts profit per location at roughly $500 to $2,500 per month. Apartment buildings and office locations typically earn at the higher end; universities and industrial sites at the lower end with higher volume.

Do I need laundry industry experience to start?

No. Many of our successful operators have no prior laundry experience. The locker operator manages hardware, software, and partnerships. The cleaning itself is typically handled by a partner laundromat under a revenue-share agreement. We provide the sales materials, legal templates, lead lists, and the operating playbook.

Will my current POS software work with Breezy lockers?

Yes. Breezy lockers integrate with CleanCloud, Cents, and SMRT (the major laundromat POS platforms). If you don't have a POS or want to keep yours separate, you can use our own MyLockers software ($399 setup, $99/month flat for unlimited locations).

How long does the payback period typically take?

For a 10-locker deployment, payback typically falls between 3 and 6 months at moderate utilization. At conservative usage, payback is 6–9 months. Larger deployments (25–50 lockers) typically pay back faster per-locker due to better unit economics on shipping and software costs.

Is the laundry industry actually recession-proof?

The US laundromat industry has a 94–95% five-year business success rate — among the highest of any brick-and-mortar category. It grew during COVID-19 (laundromats were classified as essential businesses), held steady through the 2008 financial crisis, and operated through the Great Depression. Demand is structurally counter-cyclical: more renters during downturns means more laundromat customers.

Ready to see what your numbers look like?

Tell us your address and what you're trying to do. We'll send a quote with confirmed shipping, recommended locker count, and a tailored implementation plan within 2 business days.

It's all about freedom

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

An open letter from Daniel Stoof on how Breezy got here, what we have rebuilt, and the operator playbooks every customer now gets — including two free downloadable PDFs.

Read the open letter