Waxing The City franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Waxing The City franchise fee is $42,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $310,774 to $646,420, with about $80,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Waxing The City FDD.
What are the Waxing The City franchise fees and investment?
The Waxing The City franchise requires a franchise fee of $42,500 and a total initial investment of $310,774 to $646,420. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $42,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $310,774 to $646,420 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $80,000 |
| US locations | 151 |
| Industry | Beauty & Personal Care |
| Headquarters | Woodbury, Minnesota |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Franchising since | 2013 |
How does the Waxing The City investment compare with other beauty & personal care franchises?
Waxing The City's minimum investment of $310,774 is above the median minimum investment of $270,275 across the 175 beauty & personal care franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 75 of the other 174 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $42,500 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
By minimum investment, Waxing The City belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Waxing The City FDD?
Verify six parts of the Waxing The City Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Waxing The City discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Waxing The City?
These beauty & personal care franchises have the closest minimum investment to Waxing The City:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Blo Blow Dry Bar | $45,000 | $308,500 to $402,620 |
| Bishops | $40,000 | $313,100 to $634,480 |
| LaVida Massage | $39,000 | $313,250 to $529,500 |
| Sugaring LA | $60,000 | $313,250 to $431,500 |
| The Lash Loft | $52,500 | $316,646 to $560,895 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Waxing The City franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Waxing The City franchise ranges from $310,774 to $646,420, including a franchise fee of $42,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Waxing The City franchise?
Waxing The City lists a minimum of about $80,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Waxing The City locations are there?
Waxing The City reported 151 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Waxing The City been franchising?
Waxing The City started offering franchises in 2013 after the company was founded in 2012.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Waxing The City and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Waxing The City. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.