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title: "European Wax Center Ranked a Fastest-Growing Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/7b3ada72-8adc-4c1d-9b4b-ef8f722511bc
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210311_european_wax_center_ranked_a_fastestgrowing_franchise_by_entrepreneur_magaz.html
category: "Wax, brow & lash"
industry: "Beauty & Wellness"
segment: "Wax, brow & lash"
published: 2021-03-11T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:29:18.146Z
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# European Wax Center Ranked a Fastest-Growing Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

**TL;DR:** European Wax Center has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the US and Canada by Entrepreneur Magazine. The ranking is based on the net total of units added globally from July 2019 to July 2020.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-03-11. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210311_european_wax_center_ranked_a_fastestgrowing_franchise_by_entrepreneur_magaz.html).*

## Story

"Nothing can stop the smartest franchises from growing - not even a pandemic!" says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur's editor-in-chief. "We've been impressed with how innovative franchises have pivoted and adapted this past year, and are happy to celebrate the ones who keep pushing forward and growing."

Franchises on this list are ranked based on the net total of units (both franchised and company-owned) added globally from July 2019 to July 2020, with ties broken based on percentage growth. (In previous years, only US and Canadian unit growth was considered - 2021 marks the first year that the ranking is based on systemwide growth, in recognition of the increasingly global nature of franchising.) European Wax Center's position in the Fastest-Growing Franchises ranking is evidence of the strength and appeal of its concept, even during challenging times.

"We're honored to receive recognition as one of Entrepreneur's fastest-growing franchises, especially during such unprecedented times. We're proud that in 2020 we were able to open 52 new centers thanks to our dedication to ensuring top safety and sanitation is always provided to guests for a safe experience they can trust. We look forward to continuing to grow, provide safe experiences and open new doors this year," said David Berg, Chief Executive Officer of EWC.

This marks European Wax Center's second Entrepreneur ranking for 2021. Previously they were ranked as no. 1 in category and no. 49 overall for Entrepreneur's 2021 Franchise 500. European Wax Center has also previously ranked no. 56 in Entrepreneur's 2020 Franchise 500 and no. 49 in Entrepreneur's 2020 Top Growth Franchise list.

In addition to the measures taken every day to grow as a franchise brand, European Wax Center also brought on a new CFO during this time to support the already existing accelerated growth plan, operational efficiency, 360-guest experience, as well as people and performance strategies. As the no. 1 wax specialty personal care brand in the United States operating out of over 800 centers nationwide.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Beauty & Wellness (sector)
- Entrepreneur (publication)
- franchise ranking (topic)
- beauty and wellness (topic)
- Jason Feifer (person)
- European Wax Center (company)
- David Berg (person)
- fastest growing franchise (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210311_european_wax_center_ranked_a_fastestgrowing_franchise_by_entrepreneur_magaz.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/7b3ada72-8adc-4c1d-9b4b-ef8f722511bc).