False promises will not keep good employees - Wax Specialist European Wax Center Employee Review

2.0
17 Sept 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

For the most part clients were great. People know the name so marketing isnt 100% up to you. Products are great. Wax isnt difficult to learn on.

Cons

Franchise based, and often owners dont follow state regulations. Unfortunately coorporate doesnt care even if notified. This gives employees feel helpless and that no matter what happens, coorporate will turn a blind eye because the franchisees are who make them money. More importantly, there is no human resource department. Often managers have no experience in the field of skin care so they do not understand how or what goes into waxing. Franchisee reminds employees how replaceable they are so you wind up feeling devalued no matter how well you do. Raises and bonuses are promised then taken away solely based on the owner's discretion so you never know what you are working towards. Centers are too overstaffed. Job postings overly exaggerate what you should expect to make.

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5.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Everyone is so so nice it gives good experience with relationship building

Cons

Scheduling was sometimes difficult and big emphasis on selling

2.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great coworkers, supportive team environment, loyal clients, and valuable opportunities to develop professional skills.

Cons

I’d like to raise some concerns about communication and fairness. We are asked to communicate everything, yet often our messages go unanswered or are met with a negative attitude. There is also a sense of favoritism in time-off approvals. Last-minute scheduling changes have disrupted my plans due to lack of notice. I’ve been incorrectly scheduled due to miscommunication, and I’ve had intense shifts without reasonable breaks. Additionally, our manager consistently arrives later than anyone, often when clients are waiting to pay, yet she gives attitude to others for minor delays. On top of that, product management is often last-minute. We run out of supplies like products, creams, or paper, and it only gets addressed when urgent, forcing us to scramble between rooms. I’m bringing these concerns forward because I hope for a more consistent, supportive, and equitable work environment for all of us.

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