Uni K Wax Studios
Uni K Wax Studios franchise for sale in New York, New York
List Price: $225,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$867,959 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
$50,000 – $100,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
Less than $25,000
Year Established
2020
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
Leased
Approx. Monthly Rent
$14,000
Total Employees
Less than 10
1–3 MonthsTransition
Support
Very FlexiblePrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Part-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
Founded in early 2020, Uni K Wax West Village has been a testament to the loyalty of waxing customers. Located in the bustling neighbourhood of West Village NYC it has a proven record of growing year over year. Peak revenue for this location is $860,000 and has the potential to hit $1 million mark. It boasts 4.9 star reviews across 314 reviews on Google. The store consistently performs in the top list of other franchise locations. The salon is staffed with 8 full time employees with a very loyal customer base.
Growth opportunities
The business is ready to step up to the next stage of growth, which requires an innovative marketing strategy and optimized resource spending. There is a solid foundational customer base on top of which the business needs to add on to.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
Main responsibility would be to take on the Studio Manager's role, you can hire a Studio manager to take brunt of the work. That involves employee training (for front desk), scheduling, payroll, inventory, interacting with brand corporate. Beyond that the financial is very important to keep and eye on. Maintaining communications with the landlord and upkeep of the storefront.
Asset Description
The wax salon doesn't require much specialized equipment other than wax beds and wax warmers. Most assets are furnitures and decor for the storefront.
Inventory Description
We carry minimal products for selling therefore inventory is low. Major inventory is included in the wax service which is the wax itself, which doesn't stay much in store.
Reason for Selling
The storefront was a joint venture with multiple partners, after 6 years they've decided to part ways on this venture to pursue further opportunities.
Why I Love My Franchise
The Uni K Wax is very well established and has a very loyal customer base. The franchise has great support in terms on helping with business metrics. They provide quite a bit of support on helping you run the business.
About Uni K Wax Studios
Uni K Wax Studios is a specialty waxing franchise established in 1993 in Aventura, Florida, focused exclusively on face and body waxing for both men and women. Retail studio locations serve local consumers seeking consistent, professional hair removal in a clean, efficient environment.
The brand’s core differentiator is its proprietary Elasti K™ Wax, a chemical-free, all-natural formula that delivers service times the company reports as up to 50% faster than conventional waxing methods. Studios build recurring revenue through a membership model alongside retail product sales, creating a returning client base rather than depending on one-off appointments.
Uni K Wax operates a growing network of studios concentrated in Florida and the New York metro area, with locations also in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Michigan, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The franchise structure actively encourages multi-unit development, and the majority of its franchisees operate more than one studio. Under recently installed leadership, the brand is building infrastructure to support accelerated system-wide growth.
Franchisee Support
Franchisees train at the Uni K University Training Center in Aventura, Florida, covering 66 classroom hours and 68 hands-on field hours. The four-day management program covers studio operations, software, marketing, inventory, and financial controls. Under the Certified Waxer Instructor model, one team member is trained by corporate to certify all future studio waxers. A Field Operations team makes routine studio visits; Bounce Back Training follows one month post-launch. Ongoing support includes POS and appointment scheduling software. Resale buyers should confirm what onboarding and Certified Waxer Instructor access transfers with the sale.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Uni K Wax has received Franchise Business Review Franchisee Satisfaction Awards in both 2025 and 2026, based on franchisee survey responses. The brand has been featured in Franchise Times as an emerging concept focused on rebuilding toward accelerated multi-unit growth. Uni K Wax positions itself as a pioneer in the specialty waxing category, crediting its all-natural Elasti K™ Wax formula with helping shape the market over three decades. For resale buyers, brand recognition should be weighed alongside individual studio reputation, local reviews, and membership retention.
Industry / Market
The US hair removal services market reached approximately $5.0 billion in 2024, growing at a compound annual rate of nearly 12% over the prior five years (IBISWorld). Demand is supported by increased consumer interest in professional personal care, growing acceptance of waxing among male clients, and the strong repeat-visit frequency of the service. For resale buyers, evaluating local market saturation and nearby competing studios is as important as the brand-level model, since individual studio performance depends heavily on membership retention and local reputation.
Ideal Owner
Uni K Wax looks for business-oriented operators comfortable managing a team of licensed estheticians rather than performing services themselves. No waxing or beauty industry background is required; the franchise prioritizes candidates who demonstrate operational discipline, coachability, and a commitment to consistent service standards. The model suits owners who can build a loyal membership base, track client retention, and recruit and retain skilled waxers. Those interested in multi-unit development should be comfortable managing staffing across locations and following a repeatable operating system.