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European Wax Center vs Palm Beach Beauty & Tan

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both European Wax Center and Palm Beach Beauty & Tan are personal care & beauty franchises. European Wax Center requires an investment of $332K – $777K while Palm Beach Beauty & Tan requires $648K – $1.1M. 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 European Wax Center A (Strongest tier) and Palm Beach Beauty & Tan A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$332K – $777K
$648K – $1.1M
Franchise Fee
$45K
$30K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
4% of Gross Sales for months 1-12; 5% of Gross Sales for months 13-24; 6% of Gross Sales from month 25 through end of term
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$902K
$527K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
2.6% (332 loans)
N/A
Total Units
1,067
650
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2006
2025
FDD Year
2026
2025