European Wax Center
European Wax Center franchises operate retail businesses offering high-end facial and body waxing, hair removal, skin care services, and related products using a proprietary system, standards, and branded products to ensure consistent guest experiences. The business model relies on franchisees paying initial fees and ongoing royalties to access the system, with required purchases from designated suppliers. They target consumers in the competitive beauty and salon industry seeking premium, intimate personal care services.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% marketing fund + $310/mo technology & security + $275/mo local SEO/SEM
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How European Wax Center Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
European Wax Center Current | N/A | $45K | 6.0% | 1,062 |
| SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT) | $289K – $475K | $30K | 6.0% | 1,754 |
| SUPERCUTS | $186K – $323K | $40K | 6.0% | 1,701 |
| DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio | $61K – $144K | $65K | N/A | 400 |
| PALM BEACH TAN | $648K – $1.1M | $30K | 6.0% | 397 |
| DAVI NAILS | $57K – $125K | $65K | 0.0% | 387 |
Beauty & Spa Services Average 49 franchises | $411K – $755K | $48K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 49 Beauty & Spa 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
+35 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for European Wax Center franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
1,069 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)
Termination dispute with franchisee Worley Wax, LLC alleging improper termination due to an incident and involvement in a competitive business.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
As of the 2025 FDD, European Wax Center has 1,062 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2006.
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