European Wax Center franchise
European Wax Center runs salons specializing in facial and body waxing, along with skin care products sold in the center and online. Services are offered through memberships and prepaid packages. At the end of 2025 there were 1,047 European Wax Center locations in the US, 1,042 franchised and 5 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $332K–$777K
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 1,047+104 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2006
- Franchisor based in
- Plano, Texas
- Time to open
- 12 to 18 months on average
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Financing
- Introductions to lenders
From EWC Franchisor LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a European Wax Center franchise costs
Opening one European Wax Center costs an estimated $331,600 to $776,950. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: EWC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 27
European Wax Center franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, for a first center ($36,000 for existing franchisees). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: EWC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 3% of gross sales to the marketing fund, paid monthly. |
Source: EWC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 20
Sales and earnings
Shares figures European Wax Center publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 gross sales by quartile for the 1,028 franchised centers open the full year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: EWC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 75
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,038 (+100) | 6 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1,062 (+24) | 5 | 20 |
| 2025 | 1,042 (−20) | 5 | 32 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: EWC Franchisor LLC, 2026 filing, page 76
How European Wax Center compares
Of the 6 salon franchises on this site, European Wax Center is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 3rd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | European Wax Center | Typical salon |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $332K | $371K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +11.1% | +13.4% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 6 |
Typical is the median across the 6 brands in salon franchises.
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European Wax Center franchise questions
How long does it take to open a European Wax Center?
12 to 18 months on average, according to European Wax Center's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does European Wax Center help with financing?
Not directly. European Wax Center points buyers to outside lenders it works with, but the loan is between you and the lender.
How long is a European Wax Center franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is European Wax Center growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 162 franchised locations opened and 59 closed or left, a net change of +11.1%. About 1.9% of locations closed or left each year. That is in line with the 1.9% typical for salon franchises.
How does European Wax Center compare with other salon franchises?
Of the 6 salon franchises here, European Wax Center is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $332K against a $371K median) and the 3rd largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does European Wax Center say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 gross sales by quartile for the 1,028 franchised centers open the full year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is European Wax Center based?
EWC Franchisor LLC is based in Plano, Texas and the brand has sold franchises since 2006.