European Wax Center
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $45,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $331,600 – $776,950 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 1062 (Item 20, p.75) |
| Brand website | https://waxcenter.com |
About European Wax Center
MONEY FIGURES (European Wax Center 2026 Amended FDD, issued Apr 23, 2026, amended May 19, 2026): initial franchise fee $45,000 for new franchisees ($36,000 for existing franchisees) (cover, PDF p1); estimated initial investment $331,600-$776,950 (cover, PDF p1); Royalty Fee 6.00% of Gross Sales, paid weekly (Item 6, PDF p21); Marketing Fund 3.00% of Gross Sales, paid monthly (Item 6, PDF p21). OUTLETS (FDD Item 20 Table 1, PDF p75): 1,047 total outlets as of Jan 3, 2026. OWNERSHIP (FDD Item 15, PDF p62): each center must always be under the direct, full-time, daily supervision of a dedicated center manager; the franchisor may require an individual owner to serve as center manager (a trained designated manager is allowed). FDD AVAILABILITY: 2026 Amended FDD (issued Apr 23, 2026, amended May 19, 2026). TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the territory carries some protection but not full exclusivity — for example, the franchisor may reserve certain channels or accounts. Future concepts may also be reserved. Areas inside an existing franchisee's protected territory are generally not available to a new buyer for a directly competing unit; the exact limits are in the FDD text quoted above.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Next steps with European Wax Center
Put European Wax Center on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.