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LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA

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.

89locations
$120K–$168K
Since 2013
HealthcareMurray, UTwww.liceclinicsofamerica.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$79,500
Initial Investment
$120,270 – $167,820
Royalty Rate
8.00%
Brand Fund
4.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$1,220 – $1,820

8% royalty + 4% marketing fund + $420/mo technology + $250-$750/mo digital marketing + $550-$650/mo accounting

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$20,070.39
Median Gross Revenue
$23,742
Top Quartile Revenue
$34,801
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$7,018

Data Based On: Data represents the 2024 average gross monthly sales for 83 outlets (82 franchised, 1 company-owned) that were operating from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, separated into quartiles.

* Calculated weighted average gross monthly revenue from the quartile data: (21 units × $34,801 + 21 units × $22,913 + 21 units × $14,928 + 20 units × $7,018) / 83 total units = $20,070.39. Median gross revenue is taken from the 2nd Quartile median ($23,742), as the overall median unit (42nd of 83 total units) falls within this quartile.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $20,070

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LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA Franchise Analysis

Lice removal taps into a surprisingly persistent parental nightmare, and Lice Clinics of America leverages proprietary heated-air tech for a chemical-free edge over drugstore remedies. But the 2025 FDD exposes turbulence: a shrinking network, franchisee exits, and Item 19 revenue figures that punch below expectations for the investment. Amid litigation echoes and a bankruptcy shadow, can this niche player deliver the returns its innovation promises?

Item 7 pegs total investment at $120,270-$167,820, led by a steep $79,500 franchise fee—well above personal care norms of $30K-$50K. Royalties hit 8% of gross sales, plus 4% brand fund, $420/mo tech fee, $250-$750/mo digital marketing, and $550-$650/mo accounting services, eroding margins fast. Item 19 financials are a red flag: average gross revenue $20,070, median $23,742 across 89 franchised units (1 corporate), implying tiny profits after fees and ops in a seasonal business peaking fall.

System health deteriorated from 101 locations in 2023 to 89 in 2024 (-12%), with 4 terminations, 10 non-renewals, just 1 transfer, despite 10 projected new units. Franchisor suits against franchisees for non-compete violations and unpaid royalties signal tensions, compounded by bankruptcy history. High costs versus paltry revenues make this a risky bet versus booming personal care peers—exclusive territories and device exclusivity offer some moat, but scalability looks limited without major demand surge.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 75% of Personal Care Services franchises
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA
Current
$120K – $168K$80K8.0%89
COST CUTTERS$184K – $336K$40K5.0%911
COMFORT KEEPERS$120K – $191K$55K5.0%619
REGAL NAILS SALON & SPA$173K – $722K$25KN/A513
PALM BEACH TAN$639K – $1.0M$30K6.0%398
HOUSE OF COLOUR$33K – $52K$30K4.0%312
Personal Care Services Average
20 franchises
$418K – $809K$43K5.9%–

* 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 (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1TX
16
2CA
11
3NY
7
4FL
6
5VA
4
6KY
4
7OR
3
8WI
3
9MD
3
10IL
3
11WA
3
12MA
3
13AR
3
14GA
2
15MO
2

+36 more states

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Franchisee Contacts

77 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases4

Suits by franchisor against franchisees to enforce non-compete rights and collect royalty payments.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Franchisor filed Chapter 11 on March 19, 2021 (with 37 Ventures, LLC as guarantor); plan confirmed September 8, 2022.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
4
Non-Renewals
10
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
4
Transfers
1
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a LICE CLINICS OF AMERICA franchise ranges from $120,270 to $167,820. This includes a franchise fee of $79,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.