Dirty Soda, Drive Through, and Laundry: How One Property Can Earn From Three Revenue Streams
Published October 2026 | Awesome ROI Market Insights
The dirty soda trend has gone from a Utah favorite to a national craze, and Arizona is right in the middle of it. Drive through drink chains are expanding fast across the Phoenix area. However, for investors, the bigger lesson is not about soda. Instead, it is about stacking more than one income stream on the same piece of property. In fact, that is exactly the plan at the Avondale Modern Coinless Laundromat, where Awesome ROI is adding a drive through Dirty Soda Café, drive through laundry, and pickup and drop off service.
Dirty Soda Chains Are Expanding Across Arizona
First, dirty soda means a fountain soda customized with syrups, cream, or fruit. It sounds simple. Even so, demand is strong. Swig is opening new Arizona stores in Tempe and Glendale, adding to its existing Gilbert and Mesa locations, according to Hoodline. Meanwhile, drink chain 7 Brew won the bid for 73 former Salad and Go sites, including 41 in Arizona, as reported by AZFamily. Clearly, big brands believe Arizona drivers want quick, custom drinks.
Why Dirty Soda Drive Throughs Have Strong Economics
Moreover, drive through beverage concepts are built to be small and efficient. Dirty soda chain FiiZ says 80% to 85% of its business comes through the drive through, and its newest prototype is only about 750 square feet, according to QSR Magazine. Drinks also use simple ingredients and need less kitchen space than food. As a result, a beverage window can add revenue without needing a large new building. Overall, drive throughs handle a large share of U.S. fast food orders, which shows how much customers value convenience.
Why a Laundromat Is the Perfect Fit
In particular, laundromat customers already come back every week. In addition, they often wait while their clothes wash and dry. Therefore, they are a natural audience for a drink, a snack, or a convenient pickup service. For example, some modern laundromats, like Spin Laundry Lounge in Portland, have already added cafés and gathering space. So, combining laundry with a drive through café turns one trip into several purchases. For investors, that means more revenue from the same land, parking, and foot traffic.
The Avondale Modern Coinless Laundromat Plan
To start, rehab work at the Avondale Modern Coinless Laundromat is already underway. Next, we plan to add a drive through Dirty Soda Café, drive through laundry drop off, and laundry pickup and delivery. In addition, each piece serves a different customer need. As a result, together they aim to make the property more valuable than a laundromat alone. Learn more about the reasons behind this deal in our post on why laundromat investing is trending, or see all current offerings.
What Investors Should Watch
Of course, every new concept carries risk. First, trends can fade, so the café must stand on its own as a quick, convenient stop. Second, competition is growing as more chains enter Arizona. Third, a drive through needs good traffic flow and visibility.
That is why we pair the café with a laundromat that already draws weekly customers. In addition, the laundry pickup and delivery service does not depend on drink trends at all. In short, the goal is several income streams that support each other, so no single trend carries the whole property.
Dirty soda is a real growth trend. Major chains are actively expanding in Arizona.
Drive through drinks are efficient. Small footprints and simple menus can support strong margins.
Laundromat customers return weekly. Repeat visits create a built in audience for add on services.
Stacked revenue adds value. Several income streams on one property can lift total income.
Ways to Get Started
See how added revenue streams change a deal’s returns with our free IRR calculator. You can also invest with a 401(k) or Self-Directed IRA. To review the opportunity, visit the Avondale Modern Coinless Laundromat investor page, then book a free strategy call.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mixed Use Laundromat Investing
What is dirty soda? Dirty soda is a fountain soda customized with flavored syrups, cream, or fruit. It became popular in Utah and has spread nationwide.
Why add a café to a laundromat? Laundromat customers visit often and usually wait on site. A café or drink window can earn extra revenue from that existing traffic.
How can I invest in the Avondale Modern Coinless Laundromat? Visit the investor page or book a call with our team.
Talk to Awesome ROI About This Opportunity
In short, we build businesses and real estate that work harder for investors. To learn more about the Avondale project, schedule a call with our team, contact us, or call +1 (833) 652-7103.
