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    Radiant Waxing

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Radiant Waxing franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    2013
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Denver, CO United States
    Source: franchise.org

    Radiant Waxing franchise specializes in professional waxing and hair removal services, operating upscale studios that cater to both men and women seeking premiu

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Radiant Waxing franchise?
    The Radiant Waxing Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $487,713 for al salon 3 $382,713 - $657,947 see first item 7 table above. total estimated initial investment — 487713 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29); $432,713 for ration landlord, utilities providers, and other suppliers total estimated initial investment 17 — 432713 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25); $30,000 for te wave. we estimate that the total payments for the initial opening package will range between — 30000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Radiant Waxing initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 13). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Radiant Waxing charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 15). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Radiant Waxing disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Radiant Waxing FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 64). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Radiant Waxing locations are there?
    The FDD reports 116 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 66). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $487,713 (al Salon 3 $382,713 - $657,947 See first Item 7 table above. TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT — 487713); $432,713 (ration Landlord, utilities providers, and other suppliers TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 17 — 432713); $30,000 (te WAVE. We estimate that the total payments for the Initial Opening Package will range between — 30000); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 7 separate groups: other measures for 10 Franchised locations; other measures for 56 Franchised locations; other measures for 56 Franchised locations; other measures for 19 Franchised locations; other measures for 19 Franchised locations; other measures for 10 Franchised locations; other measures for 45 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 2 in 2025, to 116 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 3 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • te WAVE. We estimate that the total payments for the Initial Opening Package will range between — 30000PDF p. 26$30,000
    • ration Landlord, utilities providers, and other suppliers TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT 17 — 432713PDF p. 25$432,713
    • al Salon 3 $382,713 - $657,947 See first Item 7 table above. TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT — 487713PDF p. 29$487,713

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty 6% of Gross Receipts 5 th and 16 th days of each month See Note 1 Brand Marketing Fund — 2Main ongoing fee

    67 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    7 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 10 locations

    Who is counted
    Top10 franchised US Salons
    Period
    No. of Salons
    Excluded
    2 opened2025;3closed2025, noneunder12months. Same-salon excludes those not open entirety2024.
    Method
    Monthly reported historical unaudited data and predecessor records. Revenue includes memberships,merchandise,giftcards,interruption insurance; excludes remittedtax/refunds/tips, notchargebacks. Visits member/nonmember; conversion newclients joining; endingmembers paid December2025.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 56 locations

    Who is counted
    Open greater1year prior2025 franchised US Salons
    Period
    No. of Salons
    Excluded
    2 opened2025;3closed2025, noneunder12months. Same-salon excludes those not open entirety2024.
    Method
    Monthly reported historical unaudited data and predecessor records. Revenue includes memberships,merchandise,giftcards,interruption insurance; excludes remittedtax/refunds/tips, notchargebacks. Visits member/nonmember; conversion newclients joining; endingmembers paid December2025.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 56 locations

    Who is counted
    All salons franchised US Salons
    Period
    Number that Met or Exceeded the Average (Average Gross Revenue)
    Excluded
    2 opened2025;3closed2025, noneunder12months. Same-salon excludes those not open entirety2024.
    Method
    Monthly reported historical unaudited data and predecessor records. Revenue includes memberships,merchandise,giftcards,interruption insurance; excludes remittedtax/refunds/tips, notchargebacks. Visits member/nonmember; conversion newclients joining; endingmembers paid December2025.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 19 locations

    Who is counted
    Top third franchised US Salons
    Period
    Same Salon Average Revenue Increase
    Excluded
    2 opened2025;3closed2025, noneunder12months. Same-salon excludes those not open entirety2024.
    Method
    Monthly reported historical unaudited data and predecessor records. Revenue includes memberships,merchandise,giftcards,interruption insurance; excludes remittedtax/refunds/tips, notchargebacks. Visits member/nonmember; conversion newclients joining; endingmembers paid December2025.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 19 locations

    Who is counted
    Bottom third franchised US Salons
    Period
    No. of Salons
    Excluded
    2 opened2025;3closed2025, noneunder12months. Same-salon excludes those not open entirety2024.
    Method
    Monthly reported historical unaudited data and predecessor records. Revenue includes memberships,merchandise,giftcards,interruption insurance; excludes remittedtax/refunds/tips, notchargebacks. Visits member/nonmember; conversion newclients joining; endingmembers paid December2025.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 10 locations

    Who is counted
    Bottom10 franchised US Salons
    Period
    No. of Salons
    Excluded
    2 opened2025;3closed2025, noneunder12months. Same-salon excludes those not open entirety2024.
    Method
    Monthly reported historical unaudited data and predecessor records. Revenue includes memberships,merchandise,giftcards,interruption insurance; excludes remittedtax/refunds/tips, notchargebacks. Visits member/nonmember; conversion newclients joining; endingmembers paid December2025.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 45 locations

    Who is counted
    Open greater3years prior2025 franchised US Salons
    Period
    Number that Met or Exceeded the Average (Average Gross Revenue)
    Excluded
    2 opened2025;3closed2025, noneunder12months. Same-salon excludes those not open entirety2024.
    Method
    Monthly reported historical unaudited data and predecessor records. Revenue includes memberships,merchandise,giftcards,interruption insurance; excludes remittedtax/refunds/tips, notchargebacks. Visits member/nonmember; conversion newclients joining; endingmembers paid December2025.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 66

    Net −14 outlets, 2023–2025

    0130202311820241162025−12−2

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($30,000 – $487,713) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units decreased from 118 to 116 in 2025. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 13
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top10 franchised US Salons · PDF p. 64
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Open greater1year prior2025 franchised US Salons · PDF p. 64
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All salons franchised US Salons · PDF p. 64
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Top third franchised US Salons · PDF p. 64
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom third franchised US Salons · PDF p. 64
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Bottom10 franchised US Salons · PDF p. 64
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Open greater3years prior2025 franchised US Salons · PDF p. 64
    9. [9]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 66

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    64 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025total current assets$10,595,846
    2025due to affiliate$347,335
    2025deferred revenues - franchise-related$1,066,218
    2025marketing revenues$3,663,793
    2025technology and other revenues$2,686,499
    2025royalties$12,196,861
    2025marketing, advertising and promotion$4,607,266
    2025accounts receivable-$914,801
    2025prepaid and otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$250,315
    2025provision for credit loss$158,390
    2025deferred franchise costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$59,899
    2025accounts payable-$85,717
    2025prepaid and otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$722,187
    2025total other noncurrent assets$2,781,125
    2025total assets$32,390,883
    2025liabilities and members’ equity current liabilities accounts payable$351,875
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,599,945
    2025due-$200,460
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$431,470
    2025assets current assets cash$5,919,804
    2025accounts receivable - net$2,396,415
    2025notes receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$35,714
    2025inventory - net$1,346,171
    2025deferred franchise costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$175,555
    2025property and equipment - net$2,616,156
    2025goodwill - net$10,864,978
    2025intangible assets - net$5,532,778
    2025other noncurrent assets deferred franchise costs, less current portion$1,174,612
    2025notes receivable, less current portion$1,606,513
    2025deferred gift card revenues - net$94,577
    2025total current liabilities$3,459,950
    2025other noncurrent liabilities deferred revenues - franchise-related, less current portion$6,627,530
    2025total liabilities$10,087,480
    2025members’ equity members’ equity$22,303,403
    2025franchise fees$1,762,373
    2025product sales$10,654,750
    2025total revenues$30,964,276
    2025franchise - related costs$2,285,359
    2025cost of product sales$8,200,558
    2025payroll$3,914,729
    2025general and administrative$4,536,702
    2025depreciation and amortization$4,835,913
    2025other charges$3,396,930
    2025total expenses$31,777,457
    2025net-$813,181
    2025gift card breakage-$491,000
    2025interest on notes receivable-$53,550
    2025notes receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$179,188
    2025inventory-$238,167
    2025deferred revenues-$773,220
    2025net cash provided by$981,509
    2025purchase of property and equipment-$801,942
    2025net increase$179,567
    2024goodwill - net$12,885,950
    2024accounts payable$120,217
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,031,416
    2024total liabilities$12,069,348
    2024franchise fees$1,750,910
    2024other noncurrent assets deferred franchise costs, less current portion$1,242,096
    2024other noncurrent liabilities deferred revenues - franchise-related, less current portion$7,584,149
    2024product sales$10,156,024
    2024other charges$1,753,103
    2024general and administrative$5,426,007
    2024depreciation and amortization$4,612,997
    2024net cash provided by$5,244,356
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$558,199
    2024accounts receivable$237,508
    2024deferred franchise costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$178,958
    2024due$24,657
    2024total other noncurrent assets$2,951,961
    2024total assets$35,185,932
    2024liabilities and members’ equity current liabilities accounts payable$437,592
    2024prepaid and otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$240,553
    2024accounts receivable - net$1,640,004
    2024notes receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$58,000
    2024inventory - net$1,108,004
    2024deferred franchise costsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$167,970
    2024prepaid and otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$471,872
    2024total current assets$9,186,087
    2024property and equipment - net$2,155,823
    2024intangible assets - net$8,006,111
    2024notes receivable, less current portion$1,709,865
    2024due to affiliate$547,795
    2024deferred gift card revenues - net$386,324
    2024deferred revenues - franchise-related$1,082,072
    2024total current liabilities$4,485,199
    2024members’ equity members’ equity$23,116,584
    2024royalties$11,268,035
    2024marketing revenues$3,827,873
    2024technology and other revenues$2,340,160
    2024total revenues$29,343,002
    2024franchise - related costs$2,288,992
    2024cost of product sales$7,760,772
    2024payroll$1,654,247
    2024marketing, advertising and promotion$4,113,888
    2024total expenses$27,610,006
    2024net$1,732,996
    2024provision for credit loss$168,565
    2024gift card breakage-$309,000
    2024gain on assumed liability-$682,512
    2024interest on notes receivable-$52,963
    2024notes receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$467,236
    2024inventory-$11,727
    2024deferred revenues$413,265
    2024accrued marketing expenses-$45,807
    2024purchase of property and equipment-$1,896,727
    2024net increase$3,347,629
    2024cash - end of period$5,740,237
    2023cost of product sales$6,962,726
    2023total revenues$24,851,076
    2023franchise - related costs$1,739,478
    2023total expenses$29,780,816
    2023accrued expenses$1,673,006
    2023provision for obsolete inventory$40,000
    2023notes receivable-$1,247,666
    2023accrued marketing expenses-$15,056
    2023cash - beginning of period$9,085,632
    2023due-$254,826
    2023prepaid and other-$249,154
    2023deferred franchise costs-$608,703
    2023accounts payable$103,745
    2023royalties$8,812,602
    2023franchise fees$1,260,839
    2023other franchise related revenues$71,095
    2023marketing revenues$4,247,316
    2023technology and other revenues$2,007,328
    2023product sales$8,451,896
    2023payroll$1,234,750
    2023marketing, advertising and promotion$4,460,710
    2023general and administrative$5,597,866
    2023depreciation and amortization$4,507,577
    2023other charges$5,277,709
    2023net-$4,929,740
    2023provision for credit loss$2,900
    2023gift card breakage-$209,386
    2023accounts receivable-$1,004,209
    2023inventory-$1,136,277
    2023deferred revenues$2,176,543
    2023deferred liabilities - assumed contracts-$71,095
    2023net cash provided by-$1,222,341
    2023purchase of property and equipment-$120,683
    2023distribution-$5,350,000
    2023net increase-$6,693,024
    2023cash - end of period$2,392,608

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 64 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Top third — Same Salon Average Revenue Increase

      “Same Salon Average Revenue Increase (0.3%) 1.2% 3.4% 1.5% 0.2% 0.2% (1.1%)”

      Note: The same-salon change is limited to salons operating throughout all of 2024. Item 19 does not state the eligible sample count for this row/category, so the applicable denominator cannot be confirmed from the cited pages.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 64 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Top10 — Same Salon Average Revenue Increase

      “Same Salon Average Revenue Increase (0.3%) 1.2% 3.4% 1.5% 0.2% 0.2% (1.1%)”

      Note: The same-salon change is limited to salons operating throughout all of 2024. Item 19 does not state the eligible sample count for this row/category, so the applicable denominator cannot be confirmed from the cited pages.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 64 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: All salons — Same Salon Average Revenue Increase

      “Same Salon Average Revenue Increase (0.3%) 1.2% 3.4% 1.5% 0.2% 0.2% (1.1%)”

      Note: The same-salon change is limited to salons operating throughout all of 2024. Item 19 does not state the eligible sample count for this row/category, so the applicable denominator cannot be confirmed from the cited pages.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 64 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Open greater3years prior2025 — Same Salon Average Revenue Increase

      “Same Salon Average Revenue Increase (0.3%) 1.2% 3.4% 1.5% 0.2% 0.2% (1.1%)”

      Note: The same-salon change is limited to salons operating throughout all of 2024. Item 19 does not state the eligible sample count for this row/category, so the applicable denominator cannot be confirmed from the cited pages.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 64 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Bottom third — Same Salon Average Revenue Increase

      “Same Salon Average Revenue Increase (0.3%) 1.2% 3.4% 1.5% 0.2% 0.2% (1.1%)”

      Note: The same-salon change is limited to salons operating throughout all of 2024. Item 19 does not state the eligible sample count for this row/category, so the applicable denominator cannot be confirmed from the cited pages.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 64 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Open greater1year prior2025 — Same Salon Average Revenue Increase

      “Same Salon Average Revenue Increase (0.3%) 1.2% 3.4% 1.5% 0.2% 0.2% (1.1%)”

      Note: The same-salon change is limited to salons operating throughout all of 2024. Item 19 does not state the eligible sample count for this row/category, so the applicable denominator cannot be confirmed from the cited pages.

    • Item 19 · PDF p. 64 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Bottom10 — Same Salon Average Revenue Increase

      “Same Salon Average Revenue Increase (0.3%) 1.2% 3.4% 1.5% 0.2% 0.2% (1.1%)”

      Note: The same-salon change is limited to salons operating throughout all of 2024. Item 19 does not state the eligible sample count for this row/category, so the applicable denominator cannot be confirmed from the cited pages.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.