European Wax Center vs HomeVestors Franchise Cost 2026
European Wax Center runs $370K–$574K. HomeVestors runs $77K–$401K. The gap at midpoint: $232K.
European Wax Center
$370K–$574K
total investment
Investment Difference
$232K
HomeVestors costs less
HomeVestors
$77K–$401K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | European Wax Center | HomeVestors | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $370K–$574K | $77K–$401K | HomeVestors |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $39,000 | HomeVestors |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 0.0% | HomeVestors |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 6.0% | European Wax Center |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $250K | HomeVestors |
| Liquid Capital | $350K | $70K | HomeVestors |
| Est. Break-Even | 11.8 yr | 4.2 yr | HomeVestors |
European Wax Center Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $370K–$574K
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $800K
HomeVestors Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $77K–$401K
- Franchise Fee
- $39,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $950K
Bottom Line
HomeVestors costs $232K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. HomeVestors also wins on royalty rate.