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How Much Does a Waxxpot Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Waxxpot franchise costs between $184,625 and $305,925 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $39,900.

$184,625

Minimum Investment

$305,925

Maximum Investment

$39,900

Franchise Fee

Waxxpot Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $39,900

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,225

Waxxpot Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Waxxpot franchise, as reported in the 2024 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,225

Initial Franchise Fee Upon signing the Franchise Agreement $39,900

Technology Fee Low and High Amounts are for three (3) months of technology fees) $325

Real Estate $96,000 – $184,700

Real Estate and Leasehold Improvements Before Opening $80,000 – $150,000

Security and Single Month Rent First month of Rent payable to Landlord upon opening $6,000 – $18,000

Architect/Design Fees At time of architectural design $10,000 – $14,000

Review Fee for Construction Documents by a Vendor Other Than Our The-Current Designated Architectural Before opening $0 – $2,700

Equipment & Assets $42,000 – $73,000

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Varied times $25,000 – $50,000

Vendor Technology Hardware Cost and Licenses Before opening and varied times after opening $12,000 – $15,000

Operating Supplies (store, office, treatment, etc.) Varied times $5,000 – $8,000

Training $1,400 – $3,000

Travel and Living Expenses While Training As incurred during training $1,400 – $3,000

Working Capital & Reserves $0

Other Costs $5,000

Exterior and Interior Design Fees At time of Exterior and Interior design $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $184,625 – $305,925

How Does Waxxpot Compare to Other Personal Care Franchises?

Waxxpot's minimum investment of $184,625 is below the Personal Care industry median. The median minimum investment for Personal Care franchises is $282,900.

$184,625

Waxxpot Min

$282,900

Personal Care Median Min

$305,925

Waxxpot Max

$553,950

Personal Care Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Waxxpot?

The total startup cost for a Waxxpot franchise ranges from $184,625 to $305,925, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $96,000 to $184,700.

How much is the Waxxpot franchise fee?

The Waxxpot franchise fee is $39,900, as disclosed in the 2024 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Waxxpot a good investment?

Waxxpot requires a total franchise investment of $184,625 to $305,925 and scores Legal Risk: 67/100, Training: 80/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Waxxpot franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Waxxpot franchise owner make?

Waxxpot franchise locations report median gross sales of $518,697 per the 2024 FDD Item 19. See our Waxxpot franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.