European Wax Center vs Snap Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
European Wax Center runs $370K–$574K. Snap Fitness runs $181K–$507K. The gap at midpoint: $127K.
European Wax Center
$370K–$574K
total investment
Investment Difference
$127K
Snap Fitness costs less
Snap Fitness
$181K–$507K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | European Wax Center | Snap Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $370K–$574K | $181K–$507K | Snap Fitness |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $20,000 | Snap Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | European Wax Center |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 2.0% | Snap Fitness |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $250K | Snap Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $350K | $100K | Snap Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 11.8 yr | 13.0 yr | European Wax Center |
European Wax Center Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $370K–$574K
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $800K
Snap Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $181K–$507K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Bottom Line
Snap Fitness costs $127K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. European Wax Center also wins on royalty rate.