New York has 19.5M residents, 3.2M school-age children, and an estimated 460K-920K lice cases annually. Professional lice treatment is in demand.
When a pediatrician in New York City Metro tells a parent “you need to treat the whole family,” that parent goes home and Googles. They find pharmacy products that cost $15 and take hours to apply. They find horror stories about super lice that resist those products. And they find, if they are lucky, a professional lice removal clinic that can resolve it in one visit. New York has 460K-920K families a year in exactly that situation, and very few professional options to serve them.
Geography matters in this business, and New York’s markets each tell a different story. New York City Metro has ~2.3M school-age children (largest metro in the nation with enormous demand). Long Island brings ~485K children (dense suburban market with high-income families). Buffalo Metro: ~200K children, western new york metro with underserved family market. Your protected franchise territory ensures these families are your exclusive customer base. find existing Lice Lifters clinics to see what is still available.
What happens in a Lice Lifters appointment? A trained technician performs a thorough head check, applies our proprietary enzyme-based treatment, and methodically removes every louse and nit. The entire process takes about an hour (— see how long professional treatment takes for details). No toxic chemicals touch the child’s scalp. No heated air device gets near their head. The family walks out with lice treatment products for at-home follow-up and a 30-day guarantee. One visit. Done.
Resistant lice strains (super lice) have made the OTC aisle a graveyard of false promises. Parents in New York learn this the hard way: they buy the kit, follow the instructions, and find live bugs the next morning. That experience is what makes them search for professional treatment — and what makes them loyal once they find it. The 460K-920K estimated annual cases in this state represent a customer base that is growing more frustrated, and more willing to pay, every year.
The form below connects you directly to a franchise specialist. They know the New York market, the available territories, and the full investment picture. No pressure, no commitment. Rather read first? Our franchise overview and frequently asked questions have the answers to the most common questions.
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New York has approximately 19.5M residents and 3.2M school-age children. The CDC estimates that 6 to 12 million children ages 3 to 11 get head lice every year nationally. Super lice, which are resistant to common over-the-counter treatments, have been documented in 48 states. Families in New York need a professional treatment option that works the first time.
Lice Lifters offers that solution. Our all-natural, non-toxic treatment is 99.9 percent effective in a single visit with a 30-day guarantee. As a franchise owner in New York, you bring a trusted, proven system to families who are tired of failed OTC products and need professional help.
One visit. Non-toxic. 30-day guarantee. Families trust results they can count on.
$35K franchise fee with 5% royalties. One of the most accessible healthcare franchises in the country.
Full training provided. We teach you everything from treatment protocols to marketing your clinic.
Every franchisee gets an exclusive market. No competing with other Lice Lifters in your area.
Families cannot ignore lice. Demand is steady year-round regardless of economic conditions.
A proven system trusted by hundreds of thousands of families since 2009.
13.5M residents • ~2.3M school-age children
Largest metro in the nation with enormous demand
2.9M residents • ~485K school-age children
Dense suburban market with high-income families
1.2M residents • ~200K school-age children
Western New York metro with underserved family market
880K residents • ~147K school-age children
State capital region with steady family demographics
| Lice Lifters | Other Lice CompaniesOthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $42,000 |
| Second Center Fee | $25,000 | $39,000 |
| Royalties | 5% | 18% |
| Territories | Large protected territories | Overlapping or smaller areas |
| Training | In-person for owners and staff | Limited or mostly online |
| Lice Removal System | Proven one-treatment method | Often needs return visits |
Learn about available New York territories, investment details, and how the business works.
Complete the questionnaire, review the franchise agreement, and meet the Lice Lifters team.
Complete training, build out your clinic, and open your doors. Most owners launch within 3-6 months.
No medical experience required. Fill out the form above and a franchise specialist will reach out within one business day to discuss New York territories.
