CycleBar vs European Wax Center Franchise Cost 2026
CycleBar runs $284K–$487K. European Wax Center runs $370K–$574K. The gap at midpoint: $86K.
CycleBar
$284K–$487K
total investment
Investment Difference
$86K
CycleBar costs less
European Wax Center
$370K–$574K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | CycleBar | European Wax Center | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $284K–$487K | $370K–$574K | CycleBar |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $45,000 | European Wax Center |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 6.0% | European Wax Center |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 4.0% | CycleBar |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $500K | CycleBar |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $350K | CycleBar |
| Est. Break-Even | 12.4 yr | 11.8 yr | European Wax Center |
CycleBar Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $284K–$487K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
European Wax Center Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $370K–$574K
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $800K
Bottom Line
CycleBar costs $86K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. European Wax Center also wins on royalty rate.