WaveMax Franchise
WaveMAX is THE Laundromat of the 21st Century -Built for Semi-Absentee Entrepreneur Ownership
$400,000
$54,950
57
2016
Jacksonville,FL
Mike Roberts
About WaveMax
Semi-Absentee with only 8-10 hours work each week
Low employee count with 4-5 team members
Over $400,000 savings versus industry norm
Built for exceptional cash-flow and quick ROI
THE WaveMAX® Difference
Clean, well maintained, and well lit
Best equipment and amenities in the industry
High-efficiency washers and dryers
Wash, Dry, and Fold services
Full-time attendants
Free Wi-Fi
We know how to build franchises!
Location Strategy That Drives Franchise Profitability!
At WaveMAX Laundry, we don’t guess—we engineer location success. Our proprietary site selection strategy ensures every franchise launches with maximum profitability in mind.
- Demographic Targeting: We analyze population density, renter ratios, and income levels to find the strongest markets.
- Optimized Store Size: Each location is right-sized for demand, ensuring lean operations and high returns.
- Traffic & Visibility: We assess flow patterns and access points to lock in prime exposure and ease of access.
It’s why WaveMAX franchisees consistently outperform local competition.
With WaveMAX, you don’t just get a store—you own the right location.
Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue
57
7
$471,201
* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$54,950
Veteran's Fee: $52,203
6.0%
Gross Revenues
0.0%
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Why Choose WaveMax?
WaveMAX isn't just another laundromat brand. We're a national franchise network with a mission: to deliver the gold standard in self-service and drop-off laundry. With 72+ locations across the U.S., WaveMAX is the preferred franchise for entrepreneurs who want more than a business.
- Proven Franchise Model
National branding, real support, and 72+ successful locations behind you from day one. - Recession-Resistant
Essential services with high customer retention. Laundry demand doesn't stop when economies slow. - Scalable and Semi-Absentee
Manage from your phone. Ideal for multi-unit growth. Build a portfolio, not just a job. - Community Impact
Uplifting underserved communities with cleaner, safer, and more modern laundry environments.
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$1,000,000 - $1,500,000
$700,000
$400,000
Training & Support
2 Days at corporate location, 3 days at franchisee location. Extensive pre-opening and post-opening support. Full site selection and store design services.
History
After two decades building successful businesses across multiple industries, Mike (CEO) became fascinated with the laundromat industry's stability and cash flow potential. He quickly discovered a broken model trapped in the past, failing to evolve with modern customer expectations.
Mike created WaveMAX to reimagine what a laundromat business could be — combining the recession-resistant strength of this essential service with modern systems, technology, and customer experience design.
"I founded WaveMAX with a simple mission: to help entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable laundromat businesses that deliver superior returns while enhancing their lifestyle rather than consuming it."
Ideal Candidate
This is semi absentee, so no specific skills required. Needs some basic management experience and must meet the financial requirements.