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European Wax Center vs Great Clips

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both European Wax Center and Great Clips are personal care & beauty franchises. European Wax Center requires an investment of $332K – $777K while Great Clips requires $188K – $420K. In terms of revenue, European Wax Center reports higher average unit revenue at $902K. On SBA loan performance, European Wax Center has a lower charge-off rate (2.6%) compared to Great Clips (5.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates European Wax Center A (Strongest tier) and Great Clips A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$332K – $777K
$188K – $420K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$20K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$902K
$411K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
2.6% (332 loans)
5.3% (604 loans)
Total Units
1,067
4,441
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2006
1983
FDD Year
2026
2026