LAVEONE franchise · New York
Laundromat franchise in Albany County, NY
Thinking about opening a self-service laundromat in Albany County? Start with the people who live here — then talk numbers with our team.
Get the full presentationAlbany County at a glance
- Population (2024 estimate)
319,964
- Change since 2020
+1.6%
New York average: -2.4%
- Rank in New York
15th
among counties and cities listed here
- Type
County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates.
What the data says about Albany County
Albany County's population has held steady since 2020. In stable markets the opportunity is in dense neighbourhoods where many households still lack in-unit laundry.
Unattended, app-based laundromats remove the two biggest frictions of the traditional model — carrying quarters and waiting around — which is exactly what renters in Albany County expect from other services.
First read: a multi-unit territory
With 319,964 residents, Albany County is large enough for several stores. A typical plan starts with one street store in a dense area and adds residential buildings across the county. The final decision comes from a territory study done with you before signing.
Get the full presentationHow to open your LAVEONE in Albany County
Profile call
We learn about your goals, capital and the neighbourhoods you know.
Albany County 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 Albany County?
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 Albany County and is not a guarantee of results.
Is there demand for a self-service laundromat in Albany County?
Albany County has 319,964 residents and has changed +1.6% since 2020. Demand at a specific site is assessed neighbourhood by neighbourhood in the territory study.
Which format works best in Albany County?
With 319,964 residents, Albany County is large enough for several stores. A typical plan starts with one street store in a dense area and adds residential buildings across the county. This is an initial read based on Census data; the final recommendation depends on the site.
Does LAVEONE already operate in Albany County?
LAVEONE launched with more than 50 operations and is now accepting US applications for Albany County. Territory availability is confirmed during the territory study, before any agreement is signed.
I want a LAVEONE in Albany County
Leave your details. Our expansion team will send the full presentation and a first read on Albany County.