Radiant Waxing
Wellness & Personal Care · Beauty Salons & Barber Shops
- Active units
- 59
- Avg unit volume
- $538k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Radiant Waxing
Radiant Waxing™ salons are dedicated to helping you feel confident and radiate beauty. With their philosophy centered on embracing your true self, Radiant Waxing invites you to come as you are and emerge renewed and radiant. Their experienced waxologists offer a wide range of services including Brazilian waxing, bikini waxing, body waxing, facial waxing, and men's waxing. Whether you're looking for a single treatment or a bundled package, Radiant Waxing has you covered. They also offer the Friends with Benefits® program, where you can enjoy buy one get one free referrals and exclusive membership benefits. With a commitment to providing a luxurious experience, Radiant Waxing ensures that every detail is carefully considered. From their clean and contemporary salons to their specially formulated products, your comfort and satisfaction are their top priorities. Visit your local Radiant Waxing salon and experience the freedom of being hair-free, so you can confidently embrace the best version of yourself.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Minority-Owned Business Discount
20% discount on Initial Franchise Fee for qualifying minority owners with ≥51% ownership
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,200 – 1,800 sq ft
- Area Development Agreement - two salons
$100k
- Area Development Agreement - 3 to 5 salons
$35k
- Area Development Agreement - 6 to 9 salons
$30k
- Area Development Agreement - 10+ salons
$25k
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% discount on Initial Franchise Fee for veterans and active-duty U.S. armed forces with ≥51% ownership
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations59
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-9.2%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-6.9%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$538k
Uses the 'All Studios' 2024 Average Revenue for 59 franchised salons operating throughout 2024.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$471k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open11 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio1.1×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.