How many European Wax Center franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, European Wax Center has 1,042 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2006.

Can you get an SBA loan for a European Wax Center franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for European Wax Center franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is European Wax Center a good franchise to buy?

European Wax Center shows several positive indicators: established brand with 1,042+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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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.

FDD Year:

1,042locations

Since 2006

HealthcarePlano, TXEuropean Wax Center, Inc.www.waxcenter.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Initial Investment

N/A

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

3.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$410 – $410

6.00% of Gross Sales royalty + 3.00% of Gross Sales marketing fund + $100.00 annual IT Network/Cyber Security Insurance Fee + $310.00 monthly Technology & Security Fee + $275.00 monthly Local SEO/SEM Program

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$902,436.75

Median Gross Revenue

$1,123,886

Top Quartile Revenue

$1,428,602

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$475,545

Data Based On: 1,028 European Wax Center franchise locations open and operating for the entire 2025 fiscal year.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue using the number of centers and average gross sales for each of the four quartiles: (257 * $1,428,602 + 257 * $977,033 + 257 * $728,567 + 257 * $475,545) / 1028 = $902,436.75.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $902,437

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How European Wax Center Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
European Wax Center Current	N/A	$45K	6.0%	1,042
SPORTS CLIPS (SINGLE UNIT)	$237K – $581K	$30K	6.0%	1,702
SUPERCUTS	$186K – $323K	$40K	6.0%	1,701
DaVi Nails and Em Lash Studio	$61K – $144K	$65K	N/A	400
DAVI NAILS	$57K – $125K	$65K	0.0%	387
PHENIX SALON SUITES	$425K – $2.3M	$53K	0.3%	369
Beauty & Spa Services Average 59 franchises	$418K – $803K	$49K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 59 Beauty & Spa Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

145

2TX

112

3NY

4FL

5NJ

6IL

7PA

8VA

9NC

10AZ

11MA

12MD

13OH

14CO

15WA

+35 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for European Wax Center franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

384

Average Loan

$392,338

Total Volume

$150.7M

Default Rate

1.8%

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.

384 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

945 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

945 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases3

One case involved a franchisee alleging breach of contract and violation of franchise law related to point-of-sale systems. Another case was an arbitration initiated by a franchisee alleging wrongful termination and a related lawsuit against a competitor, which was settled. The third case was a former vendor dispute alleging trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract, which was settled.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

European Wax Center does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.