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 Logo used since 2026 | |
| Established | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Plano, Texas, United States |
Founders | Joshua Coba, David Coba |
| Website | waxcenter |
European Wax Center is a chain of hair removal salons with waxing services and sales of cosmetic products. Founded in Aventura, Florida in 2004 and based in Plano, TX, European Wax Center is run through franchising.[1] As of 2024, the chain claims to have over 1,000 locations in the United States.[2]
History
[edit]Siblings Joshua and David Coba, founded European Wax Center as single center in Aventura, Florida in 2004.[3] In 2008, the siblings started franchising European Wax Center. In 2018, David P. Berg, joined EWC as CEO.[4] In 2019, the brand moved its headquarters from Aventura, FL to Plano, TX.[5] In 2026, General Atlantic completed a take-private transaction to acquire 100% of outstanding shares in European Wax Center that it did not already own.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Nick Halter, "Southwest Journal", December 2010,"", March 9, 2011
- ↑ "Our Story". European Wax Center. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ↑ Nick Halter, "Southwest Journal", December 2010,"", March 9, 2011
- ↑ "European Wax Center Names New CEO". design:retail. Archived from the original on 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
- ↑ "European Wax Center moves 100 jobs, headquarters to Plano's Granite Park". Dallas News. 2019-08-14. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- ↑ Smithfield, Edelman (2026-05-08). "European Wax Center Announces Completion of Take-Private by General Atlantic". GlobeNewswire News Room. Archived from the original on 2026-08-06. Retrieved 2026-08-06.