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Waxing the City is a well-known beauty franchise that offers facial and body waxing services for both men and women. Established in 2003 and starting its franchising journey in 2010, the company is headquartered in Woodbury, Minnesota.
What sets this franchise apart is its exclusive wax formulas and a range of additional services, including skincare, eyelash, beauty, and brow enhancements. Coupled with a strong focus on exceptional customer service, Waxing the City distinguishes itself in the competitive self-care industry.
Since becoming a part of the Self Esteem Brands family in 2012, Waxing the City has bolstered its standing in the self-care sector. This affiliation with a renowned brand network makes the franchise particularly attractive to entrepreneurs looking to enter the personal care market.
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The training provided by Waxing the City Franchise is comprehensive and designed to equip franchisees with the necessary skills and knowledge to run a successful waxing studio. The training program includes:
The Waxing the City franchise system grants franchisees a protected territory, though it does not provide exclusive territorial rights.
Franchisees are allocated a protected territory surrounding their location. However, the franchisor reserves the right to operate or authorize the operation of Waxing the City studios or other businesses under different trademarks both within and outside these territories.
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