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LAVEONE franchise · South Carolina

Laundromat franchise in Horry County, SC

LAVEONE is accepting franchise applications for Horry County. Here is what official data says about the county, and which format tends to fit best.

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Horry County at a glance

Population (2024 estimate)

413,391

Change since 2020

+17.8%

South Carolina average: 9.1%

Rank in South Carolina

4th

among counties and cities listed here

Type

County

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates.

What the data says about Horry County

Horry County has grown 17.8% since 2020 — faster than most places its size. New residents mean new apartments, and new apartments mean demand for convenient 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are the core laundromat audience: many buildings have no in-unit washer, and shared basement laundry rooms are often outdated.

LAVEONE franchise

First read: a multi-unit territory

With 413,391 residents, Horry 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.

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How to open your LAVEONE in Horry County

  1. Profile call

    We learn about your goals, capital and the neighbourhoods you know.

  2. Horry County territory study

    Neighbourhoods, competition and candidate sites or buildings.

  3. Full presentation

    Total investment and projections using local assumptions, before any commitment.

  4. 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 Horry 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 Horry County and is not a guarantee of results.

Is there demand for a self-service laundromat in Horry County?

Horry County has 413,391 residents and has changed +17.8% since 2020. Demand at a specific site is assessed neighbourhood by neighbourhood in the territory study.

Which format works best in Horry County?

With 413,391 residents, Horry 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 Horry County?

LAVEONE launched with more than 50 operations and is now accepting US applications for Horry County. Territory availability is confirmed during the territory study, before any agreement is signed.

I want a LAVEONE in Horry County

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