Lice Clinics of America
Wellness & Personal Care · Medical Clinics
- Active units
- 104
- Avg unit volume
- $209k
Franchised, year-end 2023
About Lice Clinics of America
Larada Sciences is the #1 brand for safe and effective lice removal. With clinics nationwide, we are dedicated to providing both DIY and professional lice treatment options that fit any budget. Our process always begins with a thorough head screening to ensure an infestation is present. If needed, we utilize our FDA-cleared, heated-air device called the AirAllé® to eliminate lice and their eggs in just one hour. Our revolutionary technology is fast, effective, and safe, offering an alternative to ineffective pesticides and manual combing. In addition to our lice treatment services, we also offer a full line of head lice prevention products. Our parents’ corner provides valuable information and tips, while our educator program offers resources and free screenings for schools. Trust Larada Sciences, the brand featured on The Doctors, and experience the difference of being lice free in just one hour. Find a clinic near you today!.
Key terms
- Footprint
400 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations89
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings6
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-11.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-5.6%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.4×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$138k
2025 gross annual sales for 81 outlets operating the full year; includes 1 company-owned unit. Gross Sales exclude sales taxes and tips paid to technicians.
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$329k
2025 gross annual sales for 81 outlets operating the full year; includes 1 company-owned unit. Gross Sales exclude sales taxes and tips paid to technicians.
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$99k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.