Radiant Waxing Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Radiant Waxing Franchise, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale wellness concept.

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Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$433K - $708K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$538k

System size (Item 20)

58 +2

Years in business

5+ yrs

Item 3 litigation

2 suits

Buyer qualifications

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$540,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

58 franchised salons

Total units open

as of December 31, 2025

2

Units opened last year

in 2025

3

Units closed last year

in 2025

-1

Net unit growth

down from 59 at end of 2024

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Radiant Waxing ranks against 86 Health & Beauty peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

68th pct · of 86 peers

Franchise fee

52nd pct · of 86 peers

System size

45th pct · of 86 peers

Health & Beauty industry averages

Avg investment

$374K - $724K

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

273

Franchises analyzed

86

How Radiant Waxing stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Radiant Waxing Disclosed $50K $433K - $708K 6% 58
Face Foundrie Franchising L.l.c.Similar price Disclosed $50K $352K - $699K 7% 48
Great ClipsBiggest system Disclosed $20K $188K - $420K 6% 4,441
The NowTop-rated in category Disclosed $60K $486K - $849K 6% 75

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What's in the full report PREMIUM

All 12 sections — financial analysis, legal risk, unit economics, and a personalized buyer verdict.

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Franchise Overview

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Costs & Fees Analysis

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Franchisee Obligations

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Section 4 of 12

Franchisor Support & Territory

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Section 5 of 12

Patents, Systems & Restrictions

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Section 6 of 12

Financial Statements Analysis

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Section 7 of 12

Contract Terms & Risk Assessment

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Section 8 of 12

Unit Economics Deep Dive

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Section 9 of 12

Franchise Network Health

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Section 10 of 12

Litigation Risk Analysis

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Section 11 of 12

Earnings & Financial Performance

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Section 12 of 12

Buyer Verdict & Recommendation

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Radiant Waxing Franchise, LLC franchise cost?

Radiant Waxing Franchise, LLC requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $432,713–$707,947, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Radiant Waxing Franchise, LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Radiant Waxing Franchise, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $537,633. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Radiant Waxing Franchise, LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Radiant Waxing Franchise, LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Radiant Waxing Franchise, LLC has 58 total locations, with 2 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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