From 700 stores in India to operations across 9 countries, brand eyes 1,000+ outlets in next 18 months
New Delhi, 24th October 2025: UClean, India’s largest laundry and dry-cleaning chain, has announced its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a major milestone in its international growth journey. The expansion brings the brand’s signature “live laundry” concept to the Middle East, where customers can experience transparent, on-site washing and dry-cleaning services.
Already operational in countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ghana, Somalia, and Mauritius, UClean’s UAE launch is part of its broader strategy to strengthen its footprint across nine countries. The company currently operates nearly 700 stores in India and serves over 2 million customers annually across 200 cities worldwide, with an ambitious goal of crossing 1,000 outlets globally within the next 18 months.
“Our entry into the UAE is more than just geographical expansion—it represents the acceptance of an Indian-origin brand on the global stage,” said Arunabh Sinha, Founder & CEO of UClean. “Just as Domino’s and Subway revolutionized the global F&B franchise market, UClean is reimagining how people perceive laundry—making professional, organized care both accessible and relatable across cultures. The enthusiastic response from Middle Eastern entrepreneurs further validates our franchise-led model.”
The global franchise market, valued at around USD 160 billion in 2023, is projected to exceed USD 250 billion by 2031. UClean aims to capture a meaningful share of this expansion by empowering local entrepreneurs through its scalable, low-investment franchise model.
At the core of UClean’s success lies its innovative “live laundry” format, which allows customers to watch the cleaning process in real-time. Beyond laundry and dry-cleaning, the company is also introducing home and upholstery cleaning services, positioning itself as a comprehensive cleaning solutions provider.
Founded in 2017 by Arunabh Sinha and Gunjan Taneja, UClean has raised around USD 1.6 million from investors such as Franchise India Holdings, Rajiv Jalan, and U.S.-based angel investor Anubhav Chopra. Bollywood actors Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu were among the brand’s early partners, helping boost consumer awareness and trust in its early growth phase.
With the UAE launch, UClean is now focusing on deepening its presence in the Middle East while simultaneously exploring underserved markets across Africa and South Asia. The company is also scaling its UClean Pathshala training initiative to ensure franchise partners worldwide uphold consistent service quality and operational excellence.
About UClean
UClean is India’s largest and fastest-growing chain of laundry and dry-cleaning stores, known for its innovative “live laundry” model and franchise-driven approach. Headquartered in New Delhi, UClean provides tech-enabled, professional cleaning solutions across 200+ cities in India and operates in nine international markets, making it a leading force in the organized laundry segment globally.
