The verdict in three sentences
A Dakar dry cleaner still often runs on a paper notebook, which multiplies lost tickets, unclaimed garments and end-of-day disputes. A showcase site with online ordering, pickup-delivery and SMS tracking structures the business and lifts the average basket. Budget a showcase + pricing at 200,000 – 350,000 FCFA, a pickup-delivery module at +300,000 FCFA and delivery in 2 to 3 weeks.
Paper notebook vs online ordering
The notebook costs nothing to buy but plenty in leaks: an illegible ticket, a customer disputing the price, a garment forgotten in a corner. Online ordering locks the price, timestamps the drop-off and sends the customer a receipt.
| Criterion | Paper notebook | Online ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Price locked at order | No | Yes, to the cent |
| Lost / illegible tickets | Frequent | Near zero |
| Garment status tracking | Owner's memory | Automatic SMS |
| Customer history | None | Complete |
| Price disputes | Regular | Rare (timestamped proof) |
| Unclaimed-garment reminder | Manual | Automatic day-7 SMS |
| Observed average basket | Baseline | +20% tickets |
What each building block costs in 2026
A dry cleaner doesn't need everything at once. Start with the showcase and price grid, then add pickup and tracking when volume justifies it.
| Building block | Indicative 2026 price (FCFA) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase + price grid | 200,000 – 350,000 | 2 – 3 weeks |
| Pickup / delivery module | +300,000 | +1 week |
| SMS order tracking | +150,000 | +3 – 5 days |
| Integrated Wave payment | Included / +50,000 | +2 days |
| Digital loyalty card | +100,000 | +1 week |
| Local SEO "pressing Mermoz" | +100,000 | Ongoing |
Wave payment at pickup reduces unpaid bills and cash handling. The digital loyalty card (one free service every ten) builds loyalty without a stamped paper card.
Mini case study
Fatou runs a dry cleaner in Mermoz. She handles 40 tickets a day at an average of 2,500 FCFA — 100,000 FCFA/day. After the site with pickup-delivery and SMS tracking, her volume rises +20%, to 48 tickets, i.e. 120,000 FCFA/day — 20,000 FCFA more per day, about 500,000 FCFA extra revenue per month. Her upfront investment (showcase 300,000 + pickup 300,000 = 600,000 FCFA) is paid back in just over a month of surplus.
FAQ
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How much does a site for my dry cleaner cost?
Between 200,000 and 350,000 FCFA for the showcase with a price grid. Add 300,000 FCFA for pickup-delivery and 150,000 FCFA for SMS tracking. Start minimal and expand later.
Can customers pay online?
Yes, via Wave at pickup or delivery. That removes cash handling and sharply reduces unpaid bills on home-delivered orders.
How does SMS tracking work?
The customer gets an SMS at each stage: received, ready, out for delivery. An automatic day-7 reminder recovers unclaimed garments, which tie up your space.
How fast is the site live?
2 to 3 weeks for the showcase, one more week per module (pickup, SMS). A neighborhood shop is usually operational in under a month.
Is local SEO really useful?
Yes. Ranking on "pressing Mermoz" or "laundry Dakar" captures nearby searches, often at the exact moment a customer looks for an open cleaner close by.
Let's talk about your project. We structure your dry cleaner with a site, online ordering and SMS tracking delivered in 2 to 3 weeks. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
