Tons of Bubbles LaundromatFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Tons of Bubbles Laundromat franchise requires a total initial investment of $834K – $2.0M, including a $40K franchise fee. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $834K – $2.0M
- 82nd pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 56th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 4
- 13th pct Cleaning & Ma…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Cleaning & Maintenance · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Cleaning & Maintenance avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2024. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $834K – $2.0M including a $40K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 65/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Tons of Bubbles Laundromat Franchise, Inc.
- Ultimate parent
- Tons of Bubbles Laundromat, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 61 La Campana Road, Orinda, CA 94563
- Auditor
- Kezos & Dunlavy
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $30K
- vs $13K prior year
Overview
About
Franchisees operate self-service laundromat facilities, managing daily machine maintenance, cleaning, customer service, and cash/card processing. Operations involve managing customer flow, troubleshooting equipment issues, restocking supplies, and ensuring facility cleanliness to drive repeat business and maximize equipment utilization.
- CEO
- Deanna Caprini-Fusch
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2023
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $40K | $40K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $47K | $108K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $747K | $1.8M |
| Total initial investment | $834K | $2.0M |
Source: Tons of Bubbles Laundromat 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $834K – $2.0M
- Below avg, review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $47K – $108K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Franchise fee
- $40K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- The greater of: (i) 6.5% of Gross Sales; or (ii) $867 per…
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.5%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty (flat) | greater of 6.5% of Gross Sales or $867 per month |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $100 |
| Training fee | $500 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 8.5% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Cleaning & Maintenance averages
How Tons of Bubbles Laundromat Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 4
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 3
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 25%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 1.0%
- Net growth (yr3)
- +0.0%
- Net unit change last year
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 0
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
- Continuity rate
- 100.0%
- Units that stayed open
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 1 state reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
1
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Critical absence of financial performance data, extremely limited unit count, and undefined growth prospects create material uncertainty around franchisee profitability and system viability.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Kezos & Dunlavy
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 65 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI assessment and profitability validation
- 02MEDOnly 4 units operating with unknown growth trajectory suggests limited system traction and unproven scalability
- 03MINORWide investment range ($833,800–$1,968,800) indicates unclear cost structure and potential for cost overruns
- 04MINORDual royalty structure (6.5% of sales OR $867/month minimum) may create cash flow pressure for lower-revenue locations
- 05HIGHNo 'going concern' flag is positive, but combined with minimal unit count raises sustainability questions
- 06MINORHigh absolute franchise fee ($40,000) relative to tiny 4-unit system suggests fees subsidize franchisor operations rather than support
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 4 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory radius | 0.1 mi |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Non-compete (miles)ℹ | 20 mi |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| RoFR response window | 30 days |
| Transfer requires consent | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Arbitration location | Walnut Creek, California |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 14 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 8 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- Time to open
- 9 mo
- From signing to launch
- POS system
- QuickBooks Online
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: QuickBooks Online
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
2 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Tons of Bubbles Laundromat · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Tons of Bubbles Laundromat franchise?
The total investment to open a Tons of Bubbles Laundromat franchise ranges from $834K – $2.0M, with an initial franchise fee of $40K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Tons of Bubbles Laundromat franchise owners earn?
Tons of Bubbles Laundromat does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Tons of Bubbles Laundromat's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Tons of Bubbles Laundromat (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Tons of Bubbles Laundromat franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Tons of Bubbles Laundromat has 4 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 3 company-owned units.
Is Tons of Bubbles Laundromat a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Tons of Bubbles Laundromat as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 65 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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