The real numbers on owning a Sugaring NYC franchise
Beauty / Hair Removal (Sugaring & Waxing Studios) · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
FDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).
Investment
$138,750–$293,200
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
132
Closure signals
0 ceased, 9 terminated
Lawsuits
2
What their own earnings claim actually says
No financial performance data disclosed whatsoever. Franchisor explicitly makes zero representations about past or future revenue, earnings, or profitability for any outlet type. Complete blackout; prospective buyers get no income guidance.
Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
9 terminations in 2024 alone; Washington and Wisconsin each dropped to zero outlets by year-end 2024.
Legal history (Item 3)
2 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $138,750–$293,200, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Sugaring NYC franchise owners make?
Sugaring NYC discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Sugaring NYC franchise failure rate?
9 terminations in 2024 alone; Washington and Wisconsin each dropped to zero outlets by year-end 2024.
Is a Sugaring NYC franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Sugaring NYC scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 33843-202504-06 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Sugaring NYC or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.