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Jan 03
European Wax Center Q4 2025 Earnings Report
European Wax Center reported declining Q4 2025 revenue and profitability as system-wide sales and same-store sales weakened and margins compressed.
Key Takeaways
European Wax Center generated Q4 revenue of $45.1 million, down from the prior year as system-wide sales declined and same-store sales turned slightly negative. The company reported a net loss of $1.46 million while adjusted profitability also declined due to lower revenue and higher operating expenses.
Total revenue declined 9.3% year over year to $45.1 million.
System-wide sales decreased 1.6% to $225.6 million.
Same-store sales declined 0.1% during the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $12.7 million with margin falling to 28.1%.
Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Geographic Location
Forward Guidance
The company did not provide financial guidance for fiscal 2026 because it has agreed to be acquired by General Atlantic and expects to become a private company after the transaction closes.
Positive Outlook
- Agreement reached to take the company private via acquisition by General Atlantic.
- Strong national footprint with more than 1,000 centers across the U.S.
- Franchise-based model continues to generate royalty revenue.
- Brand remains a leading provider in the waxing services category.
- Adjusted EBITDA remained positive despite revenue decline.
Challenges Ahead
- Revenue declined year over year in the quarter.
- Same-store sales turned negative in Q4.
- Net loss recorded during the quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA declined significantly from the prior year.
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