Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

Waxing The City

Waxing The City is similar to other beauty industry concepts only we are removing hair from other parts of the body other than the head! WTC is a manager run, multi-unit concept, that allows franchisees the ability to keep the safety and security of their full-time jobs, while starting and growing the business, with an eye toward transitioning over to the business full-time once their income is replaced, building a bridge to entrepreneurship that is highly sought after in today's environment.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Semi-absentee

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$150,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$310,774 – $646,420
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$350,000
Initial franchise fee
$42,500
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
6%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
Ad 2% Tech $ 799/mo
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Semi-absentee
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
5-8
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Training is done virtually through our distance learning program. Training is for owners and managers an lasts three days but then we provide ongoing training as well and it's all done virtually today. Cost for Training: Included with Franchise Fee Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: No Length of mentoring Franchisee: N/A
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: No; N/A

Financing information

SBA Franchise Directory
Listed (per source data)

Financing information describes options the franchisor mentions. It is not a loan offer or approval; lenders decide based on your circumstances. An SBA directory listing does not mean any loan is guaranteed. What it means.

Brand facts

Founded
2003
Franchising since
2013
Franchised units
176
Company-owned units
0
Headquarters
Woodbury, MN

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated October 6, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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