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 + $420/mo technology + $250-$750/mo digital marketing + $550-$650/mo accounting
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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
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 | $120K – $168K | $80K | 8.0% | 89 |
| 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 | $416K – $816K | $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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+36 more states
Franchisee Contacts
77 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Suits by franchisor against franchisees to enforce non-compete rights and collect royalty payments.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
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
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.
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