LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA
Lice Clinics of America franchises operate lice-treatment businesses offering screening, diagnosis, non-chemical treatments using the proprietary AirAllé heated-air device, and related products from physical clinics and optional satellite locations within exclusive territories. The franchisor, Larada Sciences, Inc., began franchising in 2013 after transitioning from device rentals and licensing, fully adopting a franchise model in 2017 to provide greater marketing support and brand consistency. Target customers are individuals and families seeking professional lice removal services, competing with OTC products and prescriptions, with peak demand in fall months.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 4% marketing fund + $380/mo technology + $1,000/mo min advertising + $250-750/mo digital marketing + $550-650/mo accounting (first 12 mos)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 39 outlets (38 franchised, 1 corporate) using Meevo for all of 2022 and 2023, reporting average gross monthly sales from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
* Calculated weighted average monthly gross revenue: (10 units × $27,883 + 10 units × $19,216 + 10 units × $13,395 + 9 units × $8,197) / 39 total units = $17,402.90. The median gross revenue is taken as the median of the 2nd quartile ($19,543), as the overall median unit for 39 units falls within this quartile. Revenue top quartile is the average sales of the 1st quartile ($27,883). Revenue bottom quartile is the average sales of the 4th quartile ($8,197).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 75% of Personal Care Services franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Personal Care Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA Current | $91K – $139K | $50K | 8.0% | 104 |
| COST CUTTERS | $184K – $336K | $40K | 5.0% | 911 |
| COMFORT KEEPERS | $120K – $191K | $55K | 5.0% | 619 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $639K – $1.0M | $30K | 6.0% | 398 |
| HOUSE OF COLOUR | $33K – $52K | $30K | 4.0% | 312 |
| DRYBAR | $410K – $1.0M | $50K | 7.0% | 176 |
Personal Care Services Average 20 franchises | $418K – $817K | $43K | 5.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Personal Care Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+36 more states
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
LARADA SCIENCES, INC. and 37 Ventures, LLC filed Chapter 11 on March 19, 2021; plan confirmed September 8, 2022.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA franchise ranges from $90,750 to $138,900. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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