About Us 

European Wax Center is one of the fastest growing beauty lifestyle brands in the nation with over 1,000 locations. EWC’s philosophy, level of service, proprietary products, comfortable setting, and waxing experience combined set us apart as the leader in the beauty and waxing services categories. 

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Career Opportunities

We’re passionate about championing confidence in others, and we are always looking for dynamic talent to join our corporate team! You must be motivated, willing to do the right thing, open to having fun while being awesome, and care for others. 

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Our History

1992

Nelson Coba moved from Ecuador to build a successful salon business in America. Five years later, his sons, Dave and Josh Coba, joined him - quite literally making it a family company.

1997

Nelson’s two sons, Dave and Josh, join their father in the salon business.

2001

When the recession hits, Dave and Josh realize that waxing is the only service still thriving in the salon. That’s when they have a revolutionary idea: to create a business solely around waxing.

2002

Determined to develop the world’s best wax, the Coba Brothers go to Europe and work with a chemist to create what is now known as EWC’s exclusive Comfort Wax™️ - which makes waxing virtually painless.

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2004

European Wax Center is officially founded. Our concept is simple: to bring the distinctive waxing expertise and luxurious experience of EWC to guests across the US. On opening day, nobody showed up! So Dave and Josh decided to incentivize customers with a free wax, and to this day, the first wax at EWC is always free.

2009

European Wax Center’s first product line is unveiled marking our step toward becoming a personal care brand.

2011

INC Magazine names European Wax Center the fastest growing franchise in the US, highlighting our relentless commitment to excellence.

2016

We launch the Strut 365®️ product portfolio.

2019

European Wax Center establishes our work headquarters in Plano, TX.

2021

European Wax Center makes its debut as a publicly listed company EWCZ, marking an exciting journey forward to widen the gap and remain the leader in the out of home waxing industry. We retired the Strut 365®️ product line to make way for our enhanced proprietary pre- and post-wax product line: Treat, Slow, Glow, Groom product systems.

What We Value

At EWC, we do not just “say” our values but we live them, and we are proud of having built a culture that unleashes the power of our associates to be their authentic selves and builds trust amongst our guests.

  • We Care About Each Other

    We Care About Each Other

  • We Do the Right Thing

    We Do the Right Thing

  • We Delight our Guests

    We Delight our Guests

  • We have Fun, While Being Awesome

    We have Fun, While Being Awesome

We Have Fun While Being Awesome 

We’re fans of celebrating successes, milestones, and accomplishments across our corporate team and network of centers. We invite you to join our story and experience the EWC difference!

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)

European Wax Center and its DE&I Council are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that values and embraces the different ethnicities, races, cultures, ages, abilities, gender identities, and systems of belief that comprise the European Wax Center workforce and guests. Grounded in our values, our goal is to ensure that we create awareness, community, and safe spaces for all.

To achieve this goal, we have implemented several initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization.

At EWC, we have a commitment to...

Equitable Employment Practices

Recruitment and Hiring Practices: We strive to attract a diverse pool of candidates for all job openings and ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable. We also offer accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process, have diverse interview panels and recruit from a variety of sources.

Inclusive Policies and Benefits: We have implemented policies and benefits that support our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Education

Training and Resources: We provide regular DE&I training sessions for all corporate associates to increase awareness and understanding of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Media Club: The purpose is to engage and connect with one another via discussions on current events, media clips, books, podcasts, articles and other materials exploring topics related to diversity and inclusion that challenge our biases and expand our understanding of different cultures and experiences.

"In My House" Podcast: Each episode features an associate who shares their personal experiences and traditions surrounding a specific cultural holiday to promote understanding and respect for different cultures and traditions.

Mentorship

Mentorship Program: We believe in providing ample opportunities for growth and development to our associates. To help associates navigate their careers, we offer a voluntary mentorship program that helps identify and develop vital skills.

Allyship

Diversity Allies: Our Allies Committee is a broad-based initiative that offers support for associates across the organization by colleagues who volunteer to serve as allies. These allies provide a safe space for a diverse cross section of associates to talk about any topic, seek guidance and feel heard.

Giving Back

We are proud to support the missions of organizations like WeHero and the National Domestic Violence Hotline through volunteerism and donation. By partnering with these organizations and others, we hope to make a difference in the lives of those in need and inspire more champions of confidence.

    Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Pathways to Success 

  • (Re)Build

  • Unlock

The mission of Pathways to Success, our brand-wide philanthropic effort, is to help create smoother pathways by empowering and supporting our associates, guest and communities through two pillars: (Re)Build and Unlock.

Under the (Re)Build pillar, we aim to rebuild confidence, lift those in need of a second chance at success and support individuals who have faced adversity. In 2024, we are bringing the (Re)Build pillar to life by joining hands with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to bring attention to this critical topic and offer support, resources and funding to help survivors thrive. To learn more about the hotline visit thehotline.org.

Under the Unlock pillar, we seek to open opportunities and careers people love through expert guidance, mentorship and scholarship. One way we’re doing that is by investing in our associates’ development to help them achieve their goals and build a long-lasting career. In 2022, we launched the “Champions in Confidence” EWC associate scholarship in partnership with Beauty Changes Lives that awards two $10,000 scholarships to EWC associates to help them pursue a career in waxing. 

Benefits

  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • HDHP with HSA plan (annual employer contribution to HSA)
  • 401(k) Safe-Harbor Matching
  • Ancillary Benefits (pet insurance, legal coverage, identity theft protection, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages)
  • Paid Time Off (increases with tenure)
  • Paid Parental, Adoption, and Foster Leave 


Employer-Paid:

  • Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short - and Long-term Disability
  • Wellness Reward Program
  • Mental Health Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Out of State Medical Travel Benefit

Perks

  • Hybrid Workplace
  • 3 Weeks of Remote Work Annually (associates select these weeks)
  • Office is Closed 1 Week Before Labor Day (this does not count against PTO)
  • Flexible Fridays
  • Breakfast In-Office Weekly
  • Lunch In-Office Bi-Weekly
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council
  • Fun Committee
  • Employee Discounts
  • Time Off to Vote
  • Monthly Remote Stipend
  • Professional Development Stipend (up to $500 annually)
  • 1 Wellness/Mental Health Paid Day Off
  • 1 Volunteer Paid Day Off

Paid Holidays

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day

Meet Our Executive Team

  • David Berg

    David Berg

    CEO and Executive Chairman

  • Stacie Shirley

    Stacie Shirley

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Gavin O'Connor

    Gavin O'Connor

    Chief Administrative Officer

2021 Awards

  • Entrepreneur's Top Growth Franchise
  • Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 - #49 Overall & #1 in Waxing
  • Entrepreneur's Best of the Best Franchises - #49 Overall & #1 in Waxing
  • ELLE Future of Beauty Awards - EWC TREAT™ Post Wax Calming Mask
  • The Knot Beauty Awards - EWC TREAT™ Ingrown Hair Serum
  • InStyle Awards Beauty Editor's Picks - EWC TREAT™ Ingrown Hair Serum
  • HerCampus Awards 2021 - EWC TREAT™ Ingrown Hair Serum
  • SheFinds' Beauty Awards - TREAT™ Ingrown Hair Wipes

2022 Awards

  • Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 - #48 Overall & #1 in Waxing
  • ELLE First Class Beauty Awards: Holy Grail -EWC SLOW™ Shea Body Butter
  • InStyle Awards Beauty Editor's Picks -EWC TREAT™ Brightening Ingrown Hair Serum
  • Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Beauty Awards - EWC SLOW™ Coconut Body Oil for Best Pubic Hair Oil
  • Glamour Beauty Awards - EWC Slow™ Aloe Deodorant for Best Deodorant
  • NewBeauty 12th Annual Beauty Awards - EWC TREAT™ Ingrown Hair Serum for the Best Body Treatment Category

2023 Awards

  • Entrepreneur's Fastest Growing Franchises
  • Great Place to Work Certification
  • Fortune Best Place to Work in Texas
  • Elle First Class Beauty Awards - EWC Treat Ingrown Hair Mist
  • NYLON’s Beauty Hit List Award - EWC Treat Face & Body Exfoliating Gel for “Splurge Worthy Skincare”
  • ELLE Best Ingrown Hair Serum (Editor’s Choice) - EWC Treat Ingrown Hair Serum
  • Bustle Beauty Awards - EWC TREAT™ Face & Body Detoxifying Mask in the Best Body Mask Category
  • Men's Health Grooming Awards - EWC Brazilian P for Best Best Body Treatment
  • NewBeauty’s Beauty Awards - EWC TREAT Ingrown Hair Serum for Best Ingrown Hair Serum

2024 Awards

  • Franchise Times Top 400 - #80 in Biggest Brands in Franchising
  • Entrepreneur's - #1 Best of the Best & Top Franchises for Multi-Unit Owners
  • Entrepreneur’s Top Fastest Growing Franchises - Ranked #19
  • Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 - #43 Overall & #1 Franchise in Waxing
  • Ebony Beauty and Grooming Awards - EWC TREAT® Anti-Chafe Gel names Best Chafe Solution
  • Esquire Grooming Award - EWC TREAT® Brightening Ingrown Hair Wipes Category Winner
  • NewBeauty Readers' Choice Award - EWC TREAT Ingrown Hair Serum
  • SheFinds Beauty Awards - EWC TREAT® Anti-Chafe Gel
  • Cosmopolitan’s Holy Grail Beauty Awards - EWC TREAT® Ingrown Hair Wipes for Best Treatment For Ingrowns
  • SELF Healthy Beauty Awards - EWC TREAT® Get Smooth Skin Clearing Body Polish
  • Men’s Health Grooming Awards - EWC TREAT® Ingrown Hair Wipes for Best Ingrown Treatment
  • Best Products Awards - EWC TREAT® Ingrown Hair Serum as a Best Ingrown Hair Treatment
  • NewBeauty Awards - EWC TREAT® Ingrown Hair Mist for Best Ingrown Hair Treatment

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European Wax Center is passionate about championing confidence in others and is always looking for dynamic talent to join our corporate team! You must be motivated, willing to do the right thing, open to having fun while being awesome, and care for others.