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European Wax Center vs Hand And Stone

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both European Wax Center and Hand And Stone are personal care & beauty franchises. European Wax Center requires an investment of $332K – $777K while Hand And Stone requires $321K – $865K. In terms of revenue, Hand And Stone reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Hand And Stone has a lower charge-off rate (2.2%) compared to European Wax Center (2.6%). FranchiseVerdict rates European Wax Center A (Strongest tier) and Hand And Stone A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$332K – $777K
$321K – $865K
Franchise Fee
$45K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$902K
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
2.6% (332 loans)
2.2% (101 loans)
Total Units
1,067
615
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2006
2005
FDD Year
2026
2025