LAVEONE franchise · Illinois
Laundromat franchise in Chicago, IL
LAVEONE is accepting franchise applications for Chicago. Here is what official data says about the city, and which format tends to fit best.
Get the full presentationChicago at a glance
- Population (2024 estimate)
2,721,308
- Change since 2020
-1.0%
Illinois average: -0.8%
- Rank in Illinois
2nd
among places listed here
- Type
City
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates.
What the data says about Chicago
Chicago's population has held steady since 2020. In stable markets the opportunity is in dense neighbourhoods where many households still lack in-unit laundry.
Across US cities, apartment residents are the core laundromat audience: many buildings have no in-unit washer, and shared basement laundry rooms are often outdated.
First read: street stores plus apartment buildings
Chicago is big enough to combine visible street stores with shared laundry rooms in apartment buildings, building density across neighbourhoods. The final decision comes from a territory study done with you before signing.
Get the full presentationHow to open your LAVEONE in Chicago
Profile call
We learn about your goals, capital and the neighbourhoods you know.
Chicago territory study
Neighbourhoods, competition and candidate sites or buildings.
Full presentation
Total investment and projections using local assumptions, before any commitment.
Rollout and opening
Design, build-out, equipment, training and post-opening support.
The questions we hear most
How much does it cost to open a laundromat franchise in Chicago?
The LAVEONE franchise fee is $9,900 for the building format and $24,900 for a street store. Total investment starts at $122,900 (building) and $177,900 (street store), with an estimated average payback of 14 to 18 months — an estimate that varies with the site in Chicago and is not a guarantee of results.
Is there demand for a self-service laundromat in Chicago?
Chicago has 2,721,308 residents and has changed -1.0% since 2020. Demand at a specific site is assessed neighbourhood by neighbourhood in the territory study.
Which format works best in Chicago?
Chicago is big enough to combine visible street stores with shared laundry rooms in apartment buildings, building density across neighbourhoods. This is an initial read based on Census data; the final recommendation depends on the site.
Does LAVEONE already operate in Chicago?
LAVEONE launched with more than 50 operations and is now accepting US applications for Chicago. Territory availability is confirmed during the territory study, before any agreement is signed.
I want a LAVEONE in Chicago
Leave your details. Our expansion team will send the full presentation and a first read on Chicago.