Located on Long Island, Floral Park earned the SafeWise distinction as being the safest city in New York in 2011. With a population of about 15,863 as of the 2010 census, Floral Park is a small and community-minded city that offers numerous programs to help children learn responsibility and stay away from destructive behavior. Floral Park is adjacent to Queens and there is convenient rail service to Jamaica and Manhattan. Franchisees may opt to open a store location in one of the larger cities nearby and take the short commute while raising a family or simply enjoying suburban life in Floral Park.
White Plains is located in Westchester County, which is an affluent suburban center just north of New York City. White Plains had a population of 56,853 as of the 2010 census. White Plains has a rich history, having been home to the Mohican tribe and having been the setting for the Battle of White Plains during the Revolutionary War. The many historical locations in White Plains are points of interest for history lovers throughout the country and the world. White Plains has a unique educational system that allows parents to choose which of the city’s five elementary schools and two middle schools that children will attend based on factors other than location, which can be highly desirable for those raising a family.