Radiant Waxing
Radiant Waxing franchises upscale salons that specialize in professional hair removal services, such as waxing, using proprietary techniques, products, and strict system standards. The business model grants franchisees a license to use the Radiant Waxing marks and operate salons in retail centers or captive market locations like hotels, with required purchases from affiliates for supplies and gift cards. Target customers are consumers seeking premium, hygienic hair removal and related beauty services in a competitive market including spas, salons, and other waxing providers.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% brand marketing fund + $2,000/mo local advertising fee + $719/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 59 franchised Salons in operation in the United States as of December 31, 2024, which were open as of January 1, 2024, and operated throughout 2024.
* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue were directly extracted from the 'All Studios' column of Table 1. Revenue for the top quartile was taken from the 'Top 3rd' segment's average revenue, and revenue for the bottom quartile was taken from the 'Bottom 3rd' segment's average revenue, as these segments represent approximately one-third of the total studios.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Radiant Waxing Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Radiant Waxing Current | $388K – $555K | $50K | 6.0% | 59 |
| 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
+3 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Radiant Waxing franchisees (2022 – 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
59 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)
Consolidated franchisee lawsuit alleging breach of franchise agreements related to franchisor's acquisition of LunchboxWax system and handling of brand development funds.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Radiant Waxing franchise ranges from $387,788 to $554,947. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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