Waxing the City vs The Woodhouse Day Spa
Both in Personal Services
| Metric | Waxing the City | The Woodhouse Day Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Investment (Low) Minimum estimated initial investment from the FDD, including franchise fee and build-out. Lower is better. | $311K | $1.5M |
| Investment (High) Maximum estimated initial investment. Lower is better for the buyer. | $646K | $2.7M |
| Franchise Fee One-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor. Lower is better. | $43K | $60K |
| Royalty Ongoing percentage of gross revenue paid to the franchisor, typically weekly or monthly. | — | 6% |
| Total Units Total franchised and company-owned locations. More units generally means a more proven system. | 151 | 88 |
| Growth Rate Net change in total units over the last year. Negative growth may signal franchisee closures. | 2.03% | 4.76% |
| Health Score Composite score (1-100) based on growth, fees, scale, and data quality. Higher is better. | 84 | 79 |
Green = better on that metric. Based on official FDD data.
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