Waxing the City Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Waxing the City franchise: $311K–$646K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$311K–$646K
Franchise Fee
$43K
Royalty
6%
Gross Sales
Ad Fund
2%
Gross Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | $6/mo | |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $799/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$514K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.6x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $514K, you'd pay approximately $31K/year in royalties alone, plus $10K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Waxing Supply Inventory | $8K |
| Initial Retail Inventory | $6K |
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