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Waxing the City Excels in Hair Removal and Skin Care

Franchise Wire

Founded in 2003 and franchising since 2012, Waxing the City has 151 locations currently operating. We still have plenty of open markets and are working with our current franchise owners to grow their networks. Total investment for one site ranges from about $325,400 to $603,900, which includes the franchise fee of $42,500.

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Buying a Franchise in a New Franchise System

MSA Worldwide

Many of today’s most successful franchise systems are less than twenty years old. Five Guys, which today has more than 1,400 locations, began offering franchises in 2003; Firehouse Subs, begun by fireman brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, started franchising in 2005 and today has over 1,000 locations.

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What's the Next BIG acquisition for this Power Couple?

Franchise Journal

Over the years, we ventured into various industries, from a child care venture in 2002 to auto trading in 2003, an IT consulting business in 2010, and even a hotel/restaurant investment in Thailand in 2018. For us at RobotLAB, choosing a franchisee is not just about their ability to pay the franchise fee.