Waxing the City FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Waxing the City's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $339,945–$646,195, against $310,774–$646,420 in the 2025 filing.
Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · Clearly FDD
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Low end of range
$310,774
$339,945
+$29,171 (+9.4%)
High end of range
$646,420
$646,195
−$225 (−0.0%)
Full range
$310,774–$646,420
$339,945–$646,195
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $339,945–$646,195, against $310,774–$646,420 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Total outlets (Item 20)
166
167
+1 (+0.6%)
Waxing the City reports 167 studios in the 2026 FDD, up 1 from 166 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Waxing the City included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Royalty rate
6%
6%
unchanged
The ongoing royalty rate remains 6% of Gross Sales between filings; the initial franchise fee is unchanged at $42,500.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Waxing the City franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Waxing the City states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $339,945–$646,195, against $310,774–$646,420 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $310,774 to $339,945 (+$29,171 (+9.4%)) and the high end moves from $646,420 to $646,195 (−$225 (−0.0%)).
How many locations does Waxing the City have?
The 2026 FDD for Waxing the City reports 167 outlets in Item 20, against 166 in the 2025 filing — 1 more.
Did Waxing the City change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Waxing the City state a standard royalty of 6%.
Does Waxing the City disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Waxing the City included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.