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Cost Cutters vs European Wax Center

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Cost Cutters and European Wax Center are personal care & beauty franchises. Cost Cutters requires an investment of $181K – $342K while European Wax Center requires $332K – $777K. In terms of revenue, European Wax Center reports higher average unit revenue at $902K. European Wax Center has SBA lending data on file with a 2.6% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Cost Cutters C (Average) and European Wax Center A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$181K – $342K
$332K – $777K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$45K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$280K
$902K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
2.6% (332 loans)
Total Units
405
1,067
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1982
2006
FDD Year
2025
2026