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European Wax Center vs Keller Williams Franchise Cost 2026

European Wax Center runs $370K–$574K. Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. The gap at midpoint: $212K.

European Wax Center

$370K–$574K

total investment

Investment Difference

$212K

Keller Williams costs less

Keller Williams

$183K–$336K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category European Wax Center Keller Williams Lower Cost
Total Investment $370K–$574K $183K–$336K Keller Williams
Franchise Fee $45,000 $35,000 Keller Williams
Royalty Rate 6.0% 6.0% European Wax Center
Ad Fund Fee 4.0% 0.0% Keller Williams
Net Worth Required $500K $0 Keller Williams
Liquid Capital $350K $150K Keller Williams
Est. Break-Even 11.8 yr 3.6 yr Keller Williams

European Wax Center Profile

Category
beauty
Total Investment
$370K–$574K
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$800K
Full European Wax Center Cost Breakdown →

Keller Williams Profile

Category
real estate
Total Investment
$183K–$336K
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.2M
Full Keller Williams Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Keller Williams costs $212K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. European Wax Center also wins on royalty rate.