Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of ~~September 9, 2021,~~November 1, 2022, the registrant had ~~31,370,186~~45,265,461 and ~~32,372,542~~18,286,587 shares of Class A and Class B common stock, respectively, $0.00001 par value per share, outstanding.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

(1) Income tax expense for the period of August 4, 2021 through September 25, 2021, which is the period following the IPO and the related Reorganization Transactions is zero as we incurred a pre-tax loss for the period and we have recorded a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. See Note 12 for more information.
(2) Basic and diluted net loss per share of Class A common stock for fiscal year 2021 is for the period of August 4, 2021 through September 25, 2021, the period after the Reorganization Transactions. See Note 14 for the calculation of the numbers of shares used in computation of net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock and the basis for computation of net income (loss) per share.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these ~~balance sheets.~~condensed consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

CONDENSED Consolidated Statements of Mezzanine Equity and STOCKHOLDERS'/Members’ Equity

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

~~4. Subsequent events~~

~~Reorganization Transactions~~

On August 4, 2021, we completed an internal reorganization which is referred to as the ("Reorganization Transactions.") The Reorganization Transactions are more fully described in our prospectus dated August 4, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 6, 2021 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Prospectus"). The following actions were taken as a result of the Reorganization Transactions:



~~The Company made a distribution of $6.5~~ ~~million to its members for the purpose of funding their tax obligations for periods prior to closing of the Corporation's initial public offering of its Class A common stock (the "IPO"). $5.8~~ ~~million of the distribution was paid in cash and $0.7~~ ~~million was made through settlement of receivables due from related parties.~~



~~The Corporation was appointed as the sole managing member of the Company.~~



The Company’s limited liability company agreement was amended and restated to provide that, among other things, all of the Company’s outstanding equity interests consisting of its Class A Units, Class B Unit, Class C Units and Class D Units were reclassified into EWC Ventures non-voting common units (“EWC ~~Ventures Units”).~~



~~The Corporation’s certificate of incorporation was amended and restated under which the Corporation is authorized to issue up to~~ ~~600,000,000~~ ~~shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.00001~~ ~~per share,~~ ~~60,000,000~~ ~~shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.00001~~ ~~per share and~~ ~~100,000,000~~ shares of preferred stock. The Class A common stock and Class B common stock each provide holders with one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. The holders of Class B common stock do not have any of the economic rights provided to holders of Class A common stock.



~~The Corporation consummated the mergers of subsidiaries with and into affiliates of General Atlantic, L.P. (the “Blocker Companies”~~Ventures”) and ~~the surviving entities then merged with and into the Corporation.~~



~~As a result of the mergers, the Corporation acquired existing equity interests in the Company from the owners of the Blocker Companies in exchange for~~ ~~21,540,982~~ ~~shares of our Class A common stock and the rights to receive payments under a tax receivable agreement (the "Tax Receivable Agreement"), which is described below.~~



~~The continuing members of the Company (the “EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members’) subscribed for and purchased~~ ~~36,740,956~~ ~~shares of our Class B common stock at a purchase price of $0.00001~~ per share. The amount of Class B common stock purchased was equal to the number of EWC Ventures Units held by the EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members. Subject to certain restrictions EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members have the right to exchange their EWC Ventures Units, together with a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock for, at our option, (i) shares of our Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis (the “Share Exchange”) or (ii) cash (based on the market price of our Class A common stock) (the “Cash Exchange”).



The Corporation entered into the Tax Receivable Agreement with the Company’s pre-IPO members that provides for the payment by the Corporation to the pre-IPO members of 85% of the benefits, if any, that the Corporation realizes, or is deemed to realize (calculated using certain assumptions), as a result of (i) increases in our allocable share of certain existing tax basis of the Company’s assets resulting from the Corporation’s acquisition of EWC Ventures Units (along with corresponding shares of our Class B common stock) in the IPO and future Share Exchanges and Cash Exchanges, (ii) the Corporation's utilization of certain tax attributes of the Blocker Companies (including the Blocker Companies' allocable share of certain existing tax basis of the Company's assets) and (iii) certain other tax benefits related to entering into the Tax Receivable Agreement, including tax benefits attributable to payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement.

~~Initial Public Offering and Debt Refinancing~~

~~On August 4, 2021, the Corporation’s registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective by the SEC related to the IPO of~~ its ~~Class A common stock. In connection with the closing of the IPO on August 9, 2021, the following actions were taken:~~



~~The Corporation issued and sold~~ ~~9,829,204~~ ~~shares of our Class A common stock at a price of $17.00~~ ~~per share for net proceeds of $155.4~~ million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and prior to paying any offering expenses. In addition, certain of the Corporation's stockholders (the "selling stockholders") sold an additional ~~2,360,796~~ ~~shares of Class A common stock. The Corporation received~~ 0 ~~proceeds from the sale of shares by the selling stockholders. The shares sold by the Corporation and the selling stockholders were inclusive of~~ ~~1,590,000~~ ~~shares of Class A common stock sold pursuant to the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares of Class A common stock.~~



~~The Company entered into a new credit agreement consisting of a $180.0~~ ~~million term loan (“2026 Term Loan”) and a $40.0~~ million revolving credit facility (“2026 Revolving Credit Facility”) (together, the “2026 Credit Agreement”). The 2026 Credit Agreement matures on August 9, 2026. Borrowings under the 2026 Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to, at our option, either (a) a LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for Eurodollar deposits for the interest period relevant to such borrowing, adjusted for certain additional costs or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (i) the federal funds rate plus ~~0.50%, (ii) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A. and (iii) the one month adjusted LIBOR plus~~ ~~1.00%, in each case plus an applicable margin. In addition, the 2026 Credit Agreement requires a commitment fee in respect of unused revolving credit facility commitments ranging between~~ ~~0.30% and~~ ~~0.45% per annum (determined based on our total net leverage ratio) in respect of the unused commitments under the 2026 Credit Agreement.~~



~~The Corporation used the proceeds from its IPO to:~~

~~Contribute $104.9~~ ~~million to the Company in exchange for~~ ~~6,637,258~~ ~~EWC Venture Units. The Company used these funds, together with proceeds from the 2026 Term Loan and cash on hand to:~~



~~Purchase~~ ~~1,176,468~~ ~~EWC Ventures Units and corresponding shares of Class B common stock for $20.0~~ ~~million from certain EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members and employees in satisfaction of the Class C deferred payment obligations (as described in the Prospectus)~~



~~Repay all $268.7~~ ~~million of the outstanding term and revolving loans under our previous term loan and revolving credit facility~~



~~Pay the offering expenses of $10.1~~ ~~million~~



~~Pay $6.9~~ ~~million of accrued interest, fees and expenses related to the refinancing, as well as other corporate expenses; and~~

~~Purchase~~ ~~3,191,946~~ ~~EWC Ventures Units and corresponding shares of Class B common stock for $50.5~~ ~~million from certain EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members~~

~~Following the Reorganization Transactions, IPO and debt refinancing transactions described above our capital structure consisted of the following:~~



~~63,742,728~~ ~~shares of common stock consisting of:~~

~~31,370,186~~ ~~shares of our Class A common stock~~

~~32,372,542~~ ~~shares of our Class B common stock~~



$~~180.0~~ ~~million outstanding under the 2026 Term Loan~~



~~An undrawn $40.0~~ ~~million 2026 Revolving Credit Facility~~

Immediately following the Reorganization Transactions and the closing of the IPO, the Company is the predecessor of the Corporation for financial reporting purposes. The Corporation is a holding company, and its sole material asset is its equity interest in the Company. As the sole managing member of the Company, the Corporation operates and controls all of the businesses and affairs of the Company and has a substantial financial interest in the Company. As such, the Corporation will consolidate the Company on its consolidated financial statements and will record a noncontrolling interest on its consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) to reflect the entitlement of the EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members to a portion of the Company’s net income (loss). The Reorganization Transactions will be accounted for as a reorganization of entities under common control and the Corporation will recognize the assets and liabilities received in the reorganization at their historical carrying amounts as reflected in the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company.

~~Equity-based Compensation~~

In connection with our IPO, our board of directors adopted our 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2021 Incentive Plan”) which became effective upon consummation of our IPO. The 2021 Incentive Plan provides for an aggregate of ~~6,374,273~~ shares of Class A common stock that are reserved for issuance in respect of awards granted under the 2021 Incentive Plan. In addition, the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2021 Incentive Plan will automatically increase each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2022 and ending with fiscal year 2031 by the lesser of (a) 1% of the total number of shares outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year on a fully diluted basis assuming that all shares available for issuance under the 2021 Incentive Plan are issued and outstanding or (b) such number of shares determined by our board of directors.

~~In connection with our IPO, we granted~~ ~~476,888~~ ~~restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and~~ ~~322,997~~ ~~stock options with an exercise price of $17.00~~ ~~per share to certain directors and employees under the 2021 Incentive Plan. The RSUs granted will vest in three equal installments of~~ ~~33.33~~% on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, and the stock options granted will cliff vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject in all cases to continued employment on the applicable vesting date.

~~Prior to the consummation of the IPO,~~ ~~827,348~~ outstanding performance-vesting Class B Units that would have vested upon achievement of 2.0x multiple on invested capital (“MOIC”) or a 2.5x MOIC were converted to time-vesting units and will vest as if the units were time-vesting units on the initial date of grant; provided that, such units shall still fully vest upon achievement of 2.0x MOIC or a 2.5x MOIC, as applicable. The ~~838,663~~ outstanding performance vesting Class B Units that would have vested upon achievement of 3.0x MOIC will convert into performance vesting units eligible to vest on a 3.0x MOIC and will also be eligible to vest upon the occurrence of either (i) the achievement of a 2.0x MOIC at such time as General Atlantic’s investment in the Company is no less than 35% of the fully diluted units of the Company or (ii) the first of December 31, 2022, March 31, 2023, June 30, 2023, September 30, 2023 or December 31, 2023 on which a specific volume weighted average trading price of our Class A common stock is achieved.

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements~~

~~CoNDENSED Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income~~ ~~(LOSS)~~

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.~~

On August 8, 2018, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger”) with General Atlantic (EW) Collections, L.P. (“GA Collections”), an entity controlled by affiliates of General Atlantic LLC (“General Atlantic”), and EWC Merger Sub, LLC pursuant to which, GA Collections agreed to acquire a controlling interest in the Company. The merger closed on September 25, 2018 (the “GA Acquisition”) and the Company became a subsidiary of GA Collections on that date.

The Company operates on a fiscal calendar which, in a given year, consists of a 52 or 53 week period ending on the Saturday closest to December 31st. The quarters ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 ~~and June 27, 2020~~ both consisted of 13 weeks.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates that the Company will realize its assets and satisfy its liabilities in the ordinary course of business and as such, include no adjustments that might be necessary in the event that the Company is unable to operate on this basis.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

(a) Basis of presentation and consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the ~~Securities~~SEC and ~~Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).~~ includes the operations of the Company and EWC Ventures and its wholly owned subsidiaries. EWC Ventures is considered a variable interest entity. The Company is the primary beneficiary of EWC Ventures. As a result, the Company consolidates EWC Ventures.

On August 4, 2021, we completed an internal reorganization, referred to as the “Reorganization Transactions” pursuant to which we were appointed the sole managing member of EWC Ventures. The Reorganization Transactions are more fully described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021. EWC Ventures has been determined to be the predecessor for accounting purposes and, accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the Reorganization Transactions have been adjusted to combine the previously separate entities for presentation purposes. Amounts for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 25, 2021 presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to condensed consolidated financial statements herein represent the historical operations of EWC Ventures. The amounts as of September 24, 2022 and December 25, 2021 and for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 reflect the consolidated operations of the Company.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December ~~26, 2020~~25, 2021 is derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto for the year ended December ~~26, 2020~~25, 2021 included in our ~~prospectus dated August 4, 2021, filed with the SEC~~annual report on ~~August 6, 2021 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (referred to herein as the “Prospectus”).~~Form 10-K.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Accounting policies used in the preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with the accounting policies described in the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto for the year ended December ~~26, 2020~~25, 2021 included in our ~~Prospectus.~~annual report on Form 10-K, except as described below relating to our adoption of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842, Leases and restricted cash.

(b) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results. Significant areas where estimates and judgments are relied upon by management in the preparation of the financial statements include revenue recognition, inventory reserves, the expected life of franchise agreements, the useful life of reacquired rights, valuation of equity-based compensation awards, and the evaluation of the recoverability of goodwill and long-lived assets, including indefinite-lived intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

~~(c) COVID-19 pandemic~~

members, team members and their communities. In April 2020, the entire franchise network was temporarily closed. Beginning in May 2020, certain governors announced steps to restart non-essential business operations in their respective states and certain centers began to re-open. As of June 2021, all of the Company’s nationwide network had re-opened. However, there is a significant amount of uncertainty about the effects a resurgence in COVID-19 cases could have on our business, our industry and overall economic activity.

~~(d)~~(c) Implications of being an Emerging Growth Company

The Company is an emerging growth company as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”) and may take advantage of reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise applicable to public companies. Section 107 of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with those standards. The Company has elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. We also intend to take advantage of some of the reduced regulatory and reporting requirements of emerging growth companies pursuant to the JOBS Act so long as we qualify as an emerging growth company, including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation, and exemptions from the requirements of holding non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation and golden parachute payments.

(d) Restricted Cash

In accordance with the Company’s securitized financing facility, which is described in Note 6, certain cash accounts have been established in the name of Citibank, N.A. (the “Trustee”). The Company holds restricted cash that primarily represents cash collections held by the Trustee, which includes interest, principal, and commitment fee reserves. As of September 24, 2022, the Company had restricted cash held by the Trustee of $6,557. Restricted cash has been combined with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and end of period balances in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

(e) Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

~~In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15,~~ ~~Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract~~. Under this standard, companies will apply the same criteria for capitalizing implementation costs as they would for an arrangement that has a software license. The adoption of this new guidance prescribes the balance sheet, statement of operations, and cash flow classification of the capitalized implementation costs and related amortization expense, and additional quantitative and qualitative disclosures. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. This standard may be applied either prospectively to eligible costs incurred on or after the date of the new guidance or retrospectively. The Company adopted this standard on December 27, 2020 (the beginning of its fiscal year 2021) on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our financial statements.

~~(f) Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted~~

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases and established ASC Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”), which supersedes ASC Topic 840, Leases. ASC 842 requires a lessee to recognize a lease right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and a corresponding lease liability on its balance sheet along with additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures. ~~ROU~~

We adopted this guidance on December 26, 2021 (the beginning of fiscal year 2022) by applying the provisions of this guidance on a modified retrospective basis as of the effective date. As such, comparative periods have not been restated and the disclosures required under the new standard have not been provided for periods prior to December 26, 2021. However, we have provided the applicable disclosures required under ASC 840 for the prior year comparative period. We elected the package of practical expedients whereby we were not required to: i) reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, ii) reassess the lease classification of existing leases and iii) reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. We did not elect the hindsight practical expedient or the practical expedient related to land easements. We have assessed and updated our business processes, systems and controls to ensure compliance with the recognition and disclosure requirements of the new standard.

Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities ~~are~~of $6,799 and $7,630, respectively, as of December 26, 2021 to recognize operating leases which were not recognized ~~at the commencement date based~~ on the present value of future payments. ASC 842 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted.our condensed consolidated balance sheets under previous guidance. The ~~Company is currently evaluating the effect the~~ adoption of this ~~standard will~~guidance did not have a material impact on ~~its financial~~our condensed consolidated statements ~~including the materiality~~ of ~~the addition~~operations or on our condensed consolidated statements of ~~ROU assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet.~~cash flows as our leases retained their classifications as determined under previous guidance.

(f) Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

In June 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments (Topic 326)—Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held at amortized cost. The standard replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss methodology, which will result in more timely recognition of credit losses. ASU 2016-13, and related amendments, are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company has not completed its assessment of the standard but does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its financial statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform: Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial ~~Reporting.~~Reporting. The amendments in this update, as well as subsequently issued amendments, provide temporary, optional guidance to ease the burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The amendments provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments primarily include relief related to contract modifications and hedging relationships. The relief provided by this ASU does not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022. However, hedging relationships that apply certain optional expedients prior to December 31, 2022, will be retained through the end of the hedging relationship, including for periods after December 31, 2022. We ~~will evaluate the impact of~~do not expect that this guidance ~~as contracts are modified through December 2022.~~will have any impact on our financial statements.

3. Fair value measurements

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

We use valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to their present value on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement costs). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the

assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. These two types of inputs create a three-tier fair value hierarchy that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

GAAP categorizes inputs used in fair value measurements into three broad levels as follows:

•

(Level 1) Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•

(Level 2) Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active or can be corroborated by observable market data.

•

(Level 3) Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes valuation techniques that involve significant unobservable inputs.

The Company ~~uses~~previously used an interest rate ~~caps~~cap to manage its interest rate exposure. However, the Company terminated its interest rate cap in March 2022. These interest rate caps ~~are~~were recorded at fair value. Changes in fair value of our interest rate caps ~~are~~were previously recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. ~~The Company has elected to use the income approach to value~~However, upon termination of the interest rate cap ~~using observable Level 2 market expectations at measurement dates and standard valuation techniques~~the balance of our accumulated other comprehensive loss was reclassified to convert future amounts to a single present discounted amount reflecting current market expectations about those future amounts. Level 2 inputs for derivative valuations are limited to inputs other than those quoted prices that are observable for the ~~asset or liability (specifically LIBOR swap rates and credit risk at commonly quoted intervals). Mid-market pricing is used~~condensed consolidated statement of operations as a ~~practical expedient. Derivatives are discounted to present value at the measurement date at overnight index swap rates.~~component of interest expense. Refer to Note 8—7—Derivative instruments and hedging activity for additional discussion.

Fair value measurements are summarized below:

Fair
Market
Value

Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
(Level 1)

Significant
observable
inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)

Interest rate cap

June 26, 2021

$
(272
)

$
0

$
(272
)

$
0

December 26, 2020

$
(527
)

$
0

$
(527
)

$
0


	Fair Market Value			Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant observable inputs (Level 2)			Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Interest rate cap
September 24, 2022	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
December 25, 2021	$	(242	)	$	—	$	(242	)	$	—

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. ~~Debt under the secured term loan (the “Term Loan”)~~Our outstanding Class A-2 Notes, as defined in Note 6—Long-term debt, had an approximate fair value of $~~239,338~~363,050 ~~and the secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”)~~as of $~~30,000~~ ~~approximate fair value as they have variable rates and incorporate a measure of our credit risk.~~September 24, 2022.

5. ~~Intangible assets, net~~

~~A summary of intangible assets as of June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020 is as follows:~~

June 26, 2021

Weighted Average
Remaining Useful
Life (Years)

Gross
Carrying
Value

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Value

Franchisee relationships

7.24

$
114,594

$
(31,584
)

$
83,010

Reacquired rights

8.79

76,557

(12,133
)

64,424

Favorable lease assets

0.74

170

(134
)

36

191,321

(43,851
)

147,470

Indefinite-lived intangible:

Trade name

N/A

63,814

0

63,814

Total intangible assets

$
255,135

$
(43,851
)

$
211,284

December 26, 2020

Weighted Average
Remaining Useful
Life (Years)

Gross
Carrying
Value

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Value

Franchisee relationships

7.74

$
114,594

$
(25,870
)

$
88,724

Reacquired rights

9.19

68,973

(8,304
)

60,669

Favorable lease assets

1.24

170

(110
)

60

183,737

(34,284
)

149,453

Indefinite-lived intangible:

Trade name

N/A

63,814

0

63,814

Total intangible assets

$
247,551

$
(34,284
)

$
213,267

Area representative rights represent an agreement with area representatives to sell franchise licenses and provide support to franchisees in a geographic region. From time to time, the Company enters into agreements to reacquire certain area representative rights. During the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021, reacquisition costs totaled $~~7,644. Of the total consideration, $7,594~~ ~~was paid during the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021 and $~~50 ~~is related to certain purchase price holdbacks which are recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 26, 2021.~~

~~During the 26 weeks ended June 27, 2020, reacquisition costs totaled $34,614~~ ~~which consisted of $33,026~~ ~~of cash consideration paid during the period and $1,588~~ ~~of certain purchase price holdbacks, which were paid during the remainder of fiscal year 2020.~~

~~The initial term of the area representative agreements is~~ ~~ten years~~ ~~with an additional~~ ~~ten-year~~ renewal at the option of the area representative. The reacquired rights are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining expected term of the agreement prior to the reacquisition. Amortization expense for reacquired rights was $~~1,989~~ ~~and $1,771~~ ~~for the 13 weeks ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively, and $3,829~~ ~~and $3,429~~ ~~for the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively.~~

~~Franchisee relationships are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. Amortization expense for franchisee relationships was $2,857~~ ~~for both the 13 weeks ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively, and $5,714~~ for both the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively. Amortization expense for franchisee relationships and reacquired rights is included in depreciation and amortization expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

~~Favorable lease assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. Amortization of favorable lease assets of $~~12 was recorded within depreciation and amortization expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) for both the 13 weeks ended June 26, 2021, and June 27, 2020, respectively, and $24 ~~for both the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively.~~

~~Future expected amortization expense of the Company’s intangible assets as of June 26, 2021 is as follows:~~

Fiscal Years Ending

Franchisee
Relationships

Reacquired
Rights

Favorable
Lease Assets

2021 (from June 27, 2021)

$
5,714

$
3,682

$
24

2022

11,428

7,364

12

2023

11,428

7,364

0

2024

11,428

7,364

0

2025

11,428

7,364

0

Thereafter

31,584

31,286

0

Total

$
83,010

$
64,424

$
36

6. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following:


	June 26, 2021		December 26, 2020		September 24, 2022		December 25, 2021
Accounts payable	$	7,393	$	615	$	5,652	$	7,684
Accrued inventory		3,238		3,321		1,732		2,665
Accrued compensation		3,684		2,169		3,206		5,401
Accrued taxes and penalties		1,762		1,732		1,321		1,432
Accrued lease termination costs		374		360		—		588
Accrued technology and subscription fees		523		1,536		158		196
Accrued interest		1,379		1,440		565		1,477
Accrued professional fees		4,245		967		181		2,090
Accrued marketing fees						902		489
Accrued dividend equivalents						1,266		—
Other accrued liabilities		1,240		1,349		1,010		1,133
Total Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	23,838	$	13,489
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities					$	15,993	$	23,155

7.6. Long-term debt ~~net~~

Long-term debt consists of the following:


	June 26, 2021			December 26, 2020			September 24, 2022			December 25, 2021
Term Loan	$	239,338		$	240,552
Revolving Credit Facility		30,000			30,000
Class A-2 Notes							$	399,000		$	—
2026 Term Loan								—			180,000
Less: current portion		(2,428	)		(2,428	)		(4,000	)		(5,625	)
Total long-term debt		266,910			268,124			395,000			174,375
Less: unamortized deferred financing costs		(4,465	)		(5,149	)
Less: unamortized debt discount and deferred financing costs								(24,343	)		(1,768	)
Total long-term debt, net	$	262,445		$	262,975		$	370,657		$	172,607

~~In September 2018, EW Holdco,~~On April 6, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), EWC Master Issuer LLC, a ~~wholly owned~~limited-purpose, bankruptcy remote, indirect subsidiary of the Company (the “Master Issuer”), completed a securitization transaction pursuant to which it issued $400,000 in aggregate principal amount of Series 2022-1 5.50% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2 (the “Class A-2 Notes”). We received $384,328 in proceeds from the issuance of the Class A-2 Notes after deducting the original issue discount of $15,672 and prior to paying any expenses related to the issuance.

In connection with the issuance of the Class A-2 Notes, the Master Issuer also entered into (i) a revolving financing facility that allows for the issuance of up to $40,000 in Variable Funding Notes (”Variable Funding Notes”), and certain letters of credit and (2) an advance funding facility with Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), whereby BofA and any other advance funding provider thereunder would, in certain specified circumstances, make certain debt service advances and collateral protection advances (not to exceed $5,000 in the aggregate). The Variable Funding Notes were undrawn at closing and as of September 24, 2022.

The net proceeds from the issuance of the Class A-2 Notes were used to repay the previous term loan due in 2026 (the “2026 Term Loan”), fund certain reserve amounts under the securitized financing facility, pay the transaction costs associated with the securitized financing facility, and fund a one-time special dividend to stockholders (See Note 15).

We incurred a loss on debt extinguishment of $1,957 related to the repayment of the 2026 Term Loan which was recorded as a component of interest expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations. Of this loss, $1,880 was attributable to the write-off of unamortized debt discount and ~~Revolving Credit Facility (the "Senior Secured Credit Facility"~~debt issuance costs and the remaining $77 was attributable to the payment of fees associated with the repayment of the 2026 Term Loan. In connection with the issuance of the Class A-2 Notes and the Variable Funding Notes we incurred $12,419 in lender and third-party fees. Of these fees, $10,858 and the original issue discount described above related to the Class A-2 Notes and have been recorded as a reduction of long-term debt on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The remaining $1,561 of fees along with $148 of unamortized deferred financing costs related to the Variable Funding Notes have been recorded as other non-current assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The debt discount and deferred financing costs attributed to Class A-2 Notes will be amortized to interest expense through the Anticipated Repayment Date, which is defined below, using the effective interest method. The deferred financing costs attributed to the Variable Funding Notes will be amortized to interest expense on a straight-line basis through the Anticipated Repayment Date, which is defined below.

The Class A-2 Notes and the Variable Funding Notes are referred to collectively as the “Notes.” The Notes were issued in a securitization transaction pursuant to which substantially all of the Company’s revenue-generating assets in the United States are held by the Master Issuer and certain other limited-purpose, bankruptcy remote, wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries of EWC Holding Guarantor (including the Master Issuer) (collectively, the “Securitization Entities”) that have pledged substantially all of their assets to secure the Notes and, with respect to the Securitization Entities other than the Master Issuer, act as guarantors of the Notes.

While the Class A-2 Notes are outstanding, payments of principal and interest are required to be made on the Class A-2 Notes on a quarterly basis. The quarterly payments of principal on the Class A-2 Notes may be suspended in the event that the leverage ratio for the Company and its subsidiaries, including the securitization entities, is, in each case, less than or equal to 5.00x.

The legal final maturity date of the Class A-2 Notes is in ~~September 25, 2024~~March of 2052, but it is anticipated that, unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted under the Base Indenture, dated April 6, 2022 (the “Indenture”), the Class A-2 Notes will be repaid in March of 2027 (the “Anticipated Repayment Date”). ~~EW Intermediate Holdco, LLC,~~If the Master Issuer has not repaid or refinanced the Class A-2 Notes prior to their Anticipated Repayment Date, additional interest will accrue on the Class A-2 Notes equal to the greater of (A) 5.00% per annum and (B) a ~~wholly owned subsidiary~~per annum interest rate equal to the excess, if any, by which the sum of (i) the yield to maturity (adjusted to a quarterly bond equivalent basis) on such anticipated repayment date of the ~~Company~~United States Treasury Security having a term closest to ten (10) years plus (ii) 5.00%, plus (iii) 3.87%, exceeds the original interest rate. The Class A-2 Notes rank pari passu with the Variable Funding Notes.

Interest on the Variable Funding Notes will be payable at per annum rates based on term SOFR (plus a credit adjustment spread) or the lenders’ commercial paper funding rate plus 212.5 basis points. There is a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Variable Funding Notes facility, equal to 50 basis points per annum. It is anticipated that the principal and ~~EW Holdco, LLC’s direct parent, granted~~interest on the Variable Funding Notes will be repaid in full on or prior to March 2025, subject to two additional one-year extensions at the ~~lenders~~option of the Company. Following the anticipated date of repayment (and any extensions thereof), additional interest will accrue on the Variable Funding Notes equal to 5.00% per annum.

The Notes are secured by a ~~first priority~~ security interest in ~~generally all rights, title and interest in, to and under~~ substantially all of the assets ~~and equity interests~~ of ~~such parties, which~~the Securitization Entities. The assets of the Securitization Entities include substantially all ~~tangible assets~~ of the ~~Company.~~Company’s revenue-generating assets in the United States, which principally consist of franchise-related agreements, certain supply, distribution and logistics services agreements, intellectual property and license agreements for the use of intellectual property.

~~Borrowings under~~The Notes are subject to a series of financial and non-financial covenants and restrictions customary for transactions of this type, including (i) that the ~~Term Loan bear interest at an index rate as defined~~Master Issuer maintains specified reserve accounts to be used to make required payments in respect of the Notes, (ii) provisions relating to optional and mandatory prepayments and the related payment of specified amounts, including specified make-whole payments in the ~~credit agreement governing~~case of the ~~Senior Secured Credit Facility plus~~Class A-2 Notes under certain circumstances, (iii) certain indemnification payments in the event, among other things, the transfers of the assets pledged as collateral for the Notes are in stated ways defective or ineffective and (iv) covenants relating to recordkeeping, access to information and similar matters. The Notes are also subject to customary rapid amortization events provided for in the Indenture, including events tied to failure to maintain a stated debt service coverage ratio, the sum of system-wide sales being below certain levels on certain measurement dates, certain manager termination events (including in certain cases a change of control of EWC Ventures), an ~~applicable margin~~event of ~~5.5% (6.5% at June 26, 2021)~~default and ~~is payable monthly. The Term Loan requires principal payments equal~~the failure to ~~approximately $2,400 per fiscal year, payable in quarterly installments with~~repay or refinance the ~~final scheduled principal payment~~Notes on the ~~outstanding Term Loan borrowings~~applicable anticipated repayment date. The Notes are also subject to certain customary events of default, including events relating to non-payment of required interest, principal or other amounts due on ~~September 25, 2024. Beginning in fiscal year 2020, additional principal payments could be due in May of each year, which are based upon a calculation of Excess Cash Flow, as defined in~~or with respect to the ~~credit agreement.~~

~~The Revolving Credit Facility has a maximum borrowing capacity of $30,000~~ ~~and bears interest at the index rate, as defined in the credit agreement plus an applicable margin of~~ ~~3.5% (4.25% at June 26, 2021). Interest on the Revolving Credit Facility is payable monthly.~~

~~The credit agreement governing our Senior Secured Credit Facility requires the Company~~Notes, failure to comply with ~~a number~~covenants within certain time frames, certain bankruptcy events, breaches of ~~affirmative~~specified representations and ~~negative covenants, including~~warranties, failure of security interests to be effective and certain restrictions on additional indebtedness, liens against the Company’s and its subsidiaries assets, sales of assets, and other restrictions on payments. The credit agreement also contains a quarterly maintenance covenant that requires us to maintain a net leverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement) that does not exceed judgments.~~8.75~~ to ~~1.00. As a result of the increased borrowings during fiscal year 2020, beginning with the month ended June 27, 2020 and for the twelve months thereafter, the Company is required to maintain $6,000~~ of minimum liquidity, as defined by the credit agreement. During this twelve-month period, the financial covenant requiring maintenance of a maximum leverage ratio, as defined by the credit agreement, is not in in effect.

~~In August 2021, concurrent with our initial public offering, we entered into a new credit agreement providing for a new $180.0~~ ~~million term loan and a $40.0~~ million revolving credit facility. The proceeds from the new term loan were used together with proceeds from our initial public offering to fully repay and terminate the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Refer to Note 13 for further information on our initial public offering and debt refinancing transactions.

8.7. Derivative instruments and hedging activities

In December 2018, the Company entered into an interest rate cap derivative instrument which was designated as a cash flow hedge. The Company’s objective iswas to mitigate the impact of interest expense fluctuations on the Company’s profitability resulting from interest rate changes by capping the LIBOR component of the interest rate at 4.5% on $175,000 of principal outstanding under its long-term debt arrangement, as the interest rate cap ~~provides~~provided for payments from the counterparty when LIBOR rises above 4.5%. The interest rate cap ~~has a $175,000~~ ~~notional amount and is effective December 31, 2018, for the monthly periods from and including~~ ~~January 31, 2019~~ ~~through~~ ~~September 25, 2024. The interest rate cap has a deferred premium; accordingly, the Company will pay a monthly premium for the interest rate cap over the term of the agreement. The annual premium is equal to~~ ~~0.11486% on the notional amount.~~was terminated in March 2022.

Changes in the cash flows of interest rate cap derivatives designated as hedges are expected to be highly effective in offsetting the changes in interest payments on a principal balance equal to the designated derivative’s notional amount, attributable to the hedged risk. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate cap ~~are~~were recognized in other comprehensive ~~income~~loss and ~~are~~was reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive ~~income~~loss and into interest expense ~~when~~upon termination of the ~~hedged~~ interest ~~obligations affect earnings.~~rate cap. Cash flows related to derivatives qualifying as hedges are included in the same section of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as the underlying assets and liabilities being hedged. Refer to Note 3—Fair value measurements for information on the fair value of the Company’s interest rate cap derivative instrument.

Our cash flow hedge position related to the interest rate cap derivative instrument is as follows:

Balance Sheet
Classification

June 26, 2021

December 26, 2020

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate cap, current portion

Other current liabilities

$
(181
)

$
(181
)
Interest rate cap, non-current portion

Other long-term liabilities

(91
)

(346
)
Total derivative liabilities designated as
hedging instruments

$
(272
)

$
(527
)


	Balance Sheet Classification	September 24, 2022		December 25, 2021
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate cap, current portion	Other current liabilities	$	—	$	(182	)
Interest rate cap, non-current portion	Other long-term liabilities		—		(60	)
Total derivative liabilities designated as hedging instruments		$	—	$	(242	)

The table below presents the net unrealized gain recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) resulting from fair value adjustments of hedging instruments:


	Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI
	For the Thirteen Weeks Ended					For the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	September 24, 2022		September 25, 2021			September 24, 2022		September 25, 2021
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate cap	$	—	$	(128	)	$	—	$	111
Total	$	—	$	(128	)	$	—	$	111

As a result of the termination of the interest rate cap, we recognized a gain of approximately $138 as a component of interest expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022. Of this gain, $196 related to fair value adjustments which was partially offset by $58 related to cash paid to terminate the interest rate cap.

Net Unrealized Gain
Recognized in OCI

Thirteen Weeks
Ended
June 26, 2021

Thirteen Weeks
Ended
June 27, 2020

Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
June 26, 2021

Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
June 26, 2021

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate cap

$
80

$
742

$
239

$
77

Total

$
80

$
742

$
239

$
77

8. Leases

The Company leases various corporate-owned centers and office space to support ongoing business operations under non-cancellable lease agreements with terms expiring through 2032. These lease agreements typically have a lease term ranging from one to 10 years. Many of our leases contain renewal options which are exercisable at our discretion. These renewal options allow us to extend certain leases for an additional five to 10 years. Most lease arrangements contain tenant improvement allowances, rent holidays and/or rent escalation clauses. In addition to base rent, certain leases require the Company to pay a portion of real estate taxes, utilities, building operating expenses, insurance and other charges in addition to rent. Certain of our leases are subject to variable lease payments that are determined on a basis other than an index or a rate. As such, they are excluded from the calculation of lease liabilities and right-of-use assets and are expensed as incurred. We currently have two sublease agreements in which we sublease real estate no longer used by the Company to other entities with terms expiring through 2023. Neither of these sublease agreements provides for any renewal options and expire on the same dates as their respective head leases. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We have no related party leases.

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at the inception of the arrangement. A contract is or contains a lease if it conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term at the arrangement’s commencement date. Right-of-use assets are recognized based on the amount of the measurement of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date, minus any lease incentives received and any initial direct costs incurred. Renewal options are included in the calculation of our right-of-use assets and lease liabilities when it is determined that they are reasonably certain of exercise based on an analysis of the relevant facts and circumstances. As the implicit rate of return of our lease agreements is usually not readily determinable, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments. We determine our incremental borrowing rate based on information available to us at the lease commencement date. Information we consider in the determination of our incremental borrowing rate includes factors such as our credit ratings, credit spreads, the term of the lease agreement and the impact of collateral. Certain of our lease arrangements contain lease and non-lease components. We have elected to account for non-lease components related to real estate leases as a part of the related lease components. As such, all fixed payments included in a real estate lease agreement are included in the measurement of the lease liabilities and the corresponding right-of-use assets and variable payments are presented and disclosed as variable lease cost. For all other leases we account lease and non-lease components separately. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recognized on our balance sheet. We recognize the expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Total lease costs consisted of the following:


	13 Weeks Ended September 24, 2022			39 Weeks Ended September 24, 2022
Operating lease costs	$	513		$	1,691
Variable lease costs		173			558
Sublease income		(138	)		(505	)
Total lease costs	$	548		$	1,744

Rent expense for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 25, 2021 was $602 and $1,755, respectively. Lease costs for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, respectively, were included in selling, general and administrative expense on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Future maturities of operating lease liabilities as of September 24, 2022 were as follows:


Fiscal Years Ending
2022 (from September 25, 2022)	$	447
2023		1,524
2024		1,346
2025		1,232
2026		880
Thereafter		1,152
Total lease payments		6,581
Less: amount representing interest		(658	)
Present value of lease liabilities		5,923
Less: current portion		(1,399	)
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	$	4,524

Future minimum rental payments as of December 25, 2021 were as follows:


Fiscal Years Ending
2022	$	2,098
2023		1,524
2024		1,346
2025		1,232
2026		880
Thereafter		1,152
Total	$	8,232

The weighted average lease term and discount rate of our operating leases as of September 24, 2022 were as follows:



Weighted average remaining lease term (years)	4.7
Weighted average discount rate	4.4	%

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities was as follows:


	13 Weeks Ended September 24, 2022		39 Weeks Ended September 24, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	593	$	1,890

The Company is exposed to various asserted and unasserted potential claims encountered in the normal course of business. Although the outcomes of potential legal proceedings are inherently difficult to predict, the Company does not expect the resolution of these occasional legal proceedings to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.

~~10.~~11. Revenue from contracts with customers

Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from franchise fees, which are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying franchise agreement. Also included are service revenues from corporate-owned centers, including customer prepayments in connection with the Wax Pass program. Contract liabilities are classified as deferred revenue on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Deferred franchise fees are reduced as fees are recognized in revenue over the term of the franchise license for the respective center. Deferred service revenues are recognized over time as the services are performed. The following table reflects the change in contract liabilities for the periods indicated:


	Contract liabilities			Contract liabilities
Balance at December 26, 2020	$	8,879
Balance at December 25, 2021				$	9,791
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability at the beginning of the year		(956	)		(2,148	)
Increase, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period		1,630			2,437
Balance at June 26, 2021	$	9,553
Balance at September 24, 2022				$	10,080

The weighted average remaining amortization period for deferred revenue is ~~4.5~~4.2 years.

The following table illustrates estimated revenues expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of ~~June 26, 2021.~~September 24, 2022. The Company has elected to exclude short term contracts, sales-based royalties and any other variable consideration recognized on an “as invoiced” basis.


Contract liabilities to be recognized in:	Amount		Amount
2021 (from June 27, 2021)	$	2,098
2022		1,086
2022 (from September 25, 2022)			$	2,469
2023		1,056		1,210
2024		997		1,147
2025		926		1,076
2026				967
Thereafter		3,390		3,211
Total	$	9,553	$	10,080

The summary set forth below represents the balances in deferred revenue as of ~~June 26, 2021~~September 24, 2022 and December ~~26, 2020:~~25, 2021:

June 26, 2021

December 26, 2020

Franchise fees

$
8,171

$
7,542

Service revenue

1,382

1,337

Total deferred revenue

9,553

8,879

Long-term portion of deferred revenue

6,801

6,528

Current portion of deferred revenue

$
2,752

$
2,351


	September 24, 2022		December 25, 2021
Franchise fees	$	7,920	$	7,911
Service revenue		2,160		1,880
Total deferred revenue		10,080		9,791
Long-term portion of deferred revenue		6,699		6,787
Current portion of deferred revenue	$	3,381	$	3,004

The Company ~~recognized advances~~is subject to U.S. federal income taxes, in addition to state and local income taxes, with respect to its allocable share of any taxable income or loss of EWC Ventures. The remaining share of EWC Ventures income or loss is non-taxable to the Company and is not reflected in current or deferred income taxes.

EWC Ventures is a limited liability company that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and for most applicable state and local income tax purposes. As a partnership, EWC Ventures is not subject to U.S. federal and certain ~~related party~~state and local income taxes. Any taxable income or loss generated by EWC Ventures is passed through to and included in the taxable income or loss of its members ofon a pro rata basis, subject to applicable tax regulations.

We recorded $~~689~~37 and $83 in income tax expense for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 primarily due to state income taxes. The effective tax rate was 0.7% for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022. The effective tax rate for both the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to the effects of decreases in the valuation allowance against our deferred taxes, non-taxable income attributable to non-controlling interest and the tax effects of stock compensation. We recorded zero income tax expense for the period of August 4, 2021 through September 25, 2021, which is the period following our initial public offering (”IPO”) and Reorganization Transactions, as we incurred a pre-tax loss for the period and recorded a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. Because EWC Ventures is our financial reporting predecessor and not subject to entity level income tax, no current or deferred income taxes were recorded for periods prior to August 4, 2021.

As of ~~June 26, 2021~~September 24, 2022, we continue to conclude that the negative evidence regarding our ability to realize our deferred tax assets outweighed the positive evidence, and ~~December 26, 2020 related~~the Company has a full valuation allowance against its federal and state net deferred tax assets. The Company has a history of cumulative pre-tax losses for the three previous fiscal years which we believe represents significant negative evidence in evaluating whether our net deferred tax assets are realizable. However, if our financial results continue to ~~payments of fees on behalf~~improve, our assessment of the ~~members~~realization of our net deferred tax assets could result in ~~connection with~~ the ~~GA Acquisition. These advances~~release of some or all the valuation allowance. Such a release would result in a non-cash income tax benefit, which could be material, in our condensed consolidated statement of operations in the period of release and the recording of additional deferred tax assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. There is a reasonable possibility that within the next several quarters, sufficient positive evidence becomes available to reach a conclusion that all or a significant portion of the valuation allowances against our net deferred tax assets would no longer be required.

As of September 24, 2022, future payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”) are ~~reported~~expected to be $143,792. Payments made under the TRA represent payments that otherwise would have been made to taxing authorities in ~~advances~~the absence of attributes obtained by us as a result of exchanges by our pre-IPO members. Such amounts will be paid only when a cash tax savings is realized as a result of attributes subject to ~~related parties~~the TRA. That is, payments under the TRA are only expected to be made in periods following the filing of a tax return in which we are able to utilize certain tax benefits to reduce our cash taxes paid to a taxing authority. The impact of any changes in the projected obligations under the TRA as a result of changes in the geographic mix of the Company’s earnings, changes in tax legislation and tax rates or other factors that may impact the Company’s tax savings will be reflected in other expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations in the period in which the change occurs. As of September 24, 2022, the TRA liability recorded was $66,269 based on current projections of future taxable income taking into consideration the Company’s full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets.

As described above, it is possible within the next several quarters that all or a significant portion of the valuation allowances against our net deferred tax assets would no longer be required. If all or a portion of the valuation allowance were to be released, we would also record a charge, which could be material, in other expense on our condensed consolidated statement of operations and a corresponding increase in our TRA liability on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. These advances were settled in August 2021 through a reduction of the tax distribution to members made in connection with the Reorganization Transactions discussed in Note 13. Additionally, the Company paid fees to certain members for consulting services provided to the Company. Related party consulting fees of $67 ~~and $~~50 ~~for the 13 weeks ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively, and $100~~ ~~and $100~~ for the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively, are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). The term of the consulting services agreement ended in August 2021.sheet.

~~12. Net income (loss) per unit~~

Net income (loss) per unit is computed using the “two-class” method by dividing the net income applicable to each respective class by the weighted average number of units outstanding during the period. The Company’s participating securities consist of incentive units underlying the Class B Unit and the Class D Units. There were no potential common units outstanding during the 13 or 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively. As such, weighted average outstanding units are the same for both basic and diluted net income per unit.

~~Income per unit for the periods presented is computed as follows:~~

Thirteen Weeks Ended

Twenty-Six Weeks Ended

June 26, 2021

June 27, 2021

June 26, 2021

June 26, 2021

Net income (loss)

$
7,729

$
(11,372
)

$
8,831

$
(10,413
)
Less: preferred return on Class D Units

(681
)

(354
)

(1,309
)

(354
)
Less: net income allocated to participating securities

(665
)

0

(696
)

0

Net income (loss) applicable to common unitholders

$
6,383

$
(11,726
)

$
6,826

$
(10,767
)
Net income (loss) applicable by class of common units

Class A Founder Units

$
1,532

$
(2,807
)

$
1,638

$
(2,577
)
Class A Units

4,851

(8,919
)

5,188

(8,190
)
Net income (loss) applicable to common unitholders

$
6,383

$
(11,726
)

$
6,826

$
(10,767
)
Basic and diluted weighted average outstanding units

Class A Founder Units

8,309,193

8,309,193

8,309,193

8,309,193

Class A Units

26,311,170

26,401,089

26,317,099

26,401,089

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per unit applicable to
unitholders:

Class A Founder Units

$
0.18

$
(0.34
)

$
0.20

$
(0.31
)
Class A Units

$
0.18

$
(0.34
)

$
0.20

$
(0.31
)

13. ~~Subsequent Events~~Noncontrolling interest

~~Reorganization Transactions~~

~~On August 4, 2021, we completed an internal reorganization which is referred to as the ("Reorganization Transactions.") The Reorganization Transactions~~We are more fully described in our prospectus dated August 4, 2021, filed with the SEC on August 6, 2021 pursuant to rule 424(b)(4) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The following actions were taken as a result of the Reorganization Transactions:



~~The Company made a distribution of $6.5~~ million to its members for the purpose of funding their tax obligations for periods prior to closing of European Wax Center, Inc.'s (the "Corporation") initial public offering of the Corporation's Class A common stock (the "IPO"). $~~5.8~~ ~~million of the distribution was paid in cash and $0.7~~ ~~million was made through settlement of receivables due from related parties.~~



~~The Corporation was appointed as~~ the sole managing member of ~~the Company.~~



The Company’s limited liability company agreement was amended and restated to provide that, among other things, all of the Company’s outstanding equity interests consisting of its Class A Units, Class B Unit, Class C Units and Class D Units were reclassified into EWC Ventures ~~non-voting common units (“EWC Ventures Units”).~~



~~The Corporation’s certificate of incorporation was amended~~ and, ~~restated under which the Corporation is authorized to issue up to~~ ~~600,000,000~~ ~~shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.00001~~ ~~per share,~~ ~~60,000,000~~ ~~shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.00001~~ ~~per share and~~ ~~100,000,000~~ shares of preferred stock. The Class A common stock and Class B common stock each provide holders with one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. The holders of Class B common stock do not have any of the economic rights provided to holders of Class A common stock.



~~The Corporation consummated the mergers of subsidiaries with and into affiliates of General Atlantic (the “Blocker Companies”) and the surviving entities then merged with and into the Corporation.~~



Asas a result of this control, and because we have a substantial financial interest in EWC Ventures, we consolidate the ~~mergers,~~financial results of EWC Ventures. We report noncontrolling interests representing the ~~Corporation acquired existing equity~~economic interests in EWC Ventures held by the ~~Company from~~other members of EWC Ventures. Income or loss is attributed to the ~~owners of the Blocker Companies in exchange for~~ ~~21,540,982~~ ~~shares of the Corporation's Class A common stock~~noncontrolling interests based on their contractual distribution rights, and the ~~rights to receive payments under a tax receivable agreement (the "Tax Receivable Agreement"), which is described below.~~relative percentages of EWC Ventures Units by us and the other holders of EWC Ventures Units during the period.



The ~~continuing~~EWC Ventures LLC Agreement permits the members of ~~the Company (the “EWC~~EWC Ventures ~~Post-IPO Members’) subscribed for and purchased~~ ~~36,740,956~~to exchange EWC Ventures Units, together with related shares of our Class B common stock, ~~at a purchase price of $0.00001~~ per share. The amount of Class B common stock purchased was equal to the number of EWC Ventures Units held by the EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members. Subject to certain restrictions EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members have the right to exchange their EWC Ventures Units, together with a corresponding number offor shares of ~~the Corporation's Class B common stock for, at the Corporation's option, (i) shares of the Corporation's~~our Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis ~~(the “Share Exchange”)~~ or, ~~(ii)~~at the election of the Company, for cash ~~(based~~at the current fair value on the ~~market price~~date of the ~~Corporation's~~exchange. Changes in the Company’s ownership interest in EWC Ventures while retaining control of EWC Ventures will be accounted for as equity transactions. As such, future redemptions or direct exchanges of EWC Ventures Units by the other members will result in a change in ownership and reduce the amount recorded as noncontrolling interest and increase additional paid-in capital. Additionally, certain members of EWC Ventures hold unvested EWC Ventures Units that are subject to service, performance, and/or market conditions. The vesting of EWC Ventures units will result in a change in ownership and increase the amount recorded as noncontrolling interest and decrease additional paid-in capital.

The following table summarizes the ownership of EWC Ventures as of September 24, 2022:


	September 24, 2022
	Units Owned		Ownership Percentage
European Wax Center, Inc.		41,040,835		65.9	%
Noncontrolling interest		21,241,039		34.1	%
Total		62,281,874		100.0	%

The following table presents the effect of changes in the Company’s ownership interest in EWC Ventures on the Company’s equity for the periods indicated:


	13 Weeks Ended September 24, 2022		39 Weeks Ended September 24, 2022		Period of August 4-September 25, 2021
Net income (loss) attributable to European Wax Center, Inc.	$	3,522	$	6,375	$	(5,531	)
Transfers from noncontrolling interests:
Increase in additional-paid-in-capital as a result of equity allocations to the noncontrolling interest		3,916		6,862		111
Net increase (decrease) in equity of European Wax Center, Inc. due to equity interest transactions with noncontrolling interests	$	7,438	$	13,237	$	(5,420	)

14. Net income (loss) per share

Basic net income (loss) per share of Class A common ~~stock) (the “Cash Exchange”).~~



~~The Corporation entered into the Tax Receivable Agreement with the Company’s pre-IPO members that provides~~stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders for the ~~payment~~period by the ~~Corporation~~weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding for the same period. Shares issued during the period and shares reacquired during the period are weighted for the portion of the period in which the shares were outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Class A common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities using the more dilutive of either the treasury stock method or the if-converted method.

Prior to the ~~pre-IPO members~~Reorganization Transactions, the EWC Ventures capital structure included Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class D Units. We determined that the presentation of ~~85%~~net income (loss) per unit for the period prior to the Reorganization Transactions would not be meaningful to the users of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements due to the significant nature of the ~~benefits, if any, that~~Reorganization Transactions on the ~~Corporation realizes, or is deemed~~

capital structure. Therefore, net income (loss) per unit information has not been presented for periods prior to the Reorganization Transactions.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 and the period from August 4, 2021 to September 25, 2021, which represents the period subsequent to the Reorganization Transactions:


	13 Weeks Ended		39 Weeks Ended		Period of August 4-
	September 24, 2022		September 24, 2022		September 25, 2021
(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
Net income (loss)	$	5,287	$	11,344	$	(10,768	)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		1,773		4,735		(5,237	)
Net income (loss) applicable to Class A common shareholders	$	3,514	$	6,609	$	(5,531	)
Basic weighted average outstanding shares
Class A Common Stock		39,849,170		38,238,114		31,370,186
Basic net income (loss) per share applicable to common shareholders:
Class A Common Stock	$	0.09	$	0.17	$	(0.18	)

The following table sets forth the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 and the period from August 4, 2021 to ~~realize (calculated using certain assumptions), as a result~~September 25, 2021, which represents the period subsequent to the Reorganization Transactions:


	13 Weeks Ended		39 Weeks Ended		Period of August 4-
	September 24, 2022		September 24, 2022		September 25, 2021
(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
Net income (loss)	$	5,287	$	11,344	$	(10,768	)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		—		4,722		(5,237	)
Net income (loss) applicable to Class A common shareholders	$	5,287	$	6,622	$	(5,531	)
Diluted weighted average outstanding shares
Basic weighted average outstanding shares - Class A Common Stock		39,849,170		38,238,114		31,370,186
Effect of dilutive securities:
Class B Common Stock		22,892,289		—		—
RSUs		107,798		167,122		—
Options		—		21,732		—
Diluted weighted average outstanding shares - Class A Common Stock		62,849,257		38,426,968		31,370,186
Diluted net income (loss) per share applicable to common shareholders:
Class A Common Stock	$	0.08	$	0.17	$	(0.18	)

Shares of ~~(i) increases~~Class B common stock do not share in the ~~Corporation's allocable~~earnings or losses attributable to the Company and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted net income per share of ~~certain existing tax basis~~Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented. Shares of Class B common stock are, however, considered potentially dilutive shares of Class A common stock because shares of Class B common stock, together with the ~~Company’s assets resulting from the Corporation’s acquisition of~~related EWC Ventures Units, ~~(along with the corresponding~~are exchangeable into shares of ~~the Corporation's~~Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. The 22,486,587 shares of Class B common ~~stock) in~~stock outstanding as of September 24, 2022 were determined to be antidilutive for the ~~IPO~~39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 and ~~future Share Exchanges and Cash Exchanges (ii)~~have therefore been excluded from the ~~Corporation's utilization~~computation of ~~certain tax attributes of the Blocker Companies (including the Blocker Companies' allocable~~diluted net income (loss) per share of certain existing tax basis of the Company's assets) and (iii) certain other tax benefits related to entering into the Tax Receivable Agreement, including tax benefits attributable to payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement.

~~Initial Public Offering and Debt Refinancing~~

~~On August 4, 2021, the Corporation’s registration statement on Form S-1 was declared effective by the SEC related to the IPO of its~~ Class A common ~~stock. In connection with the closing of the IPO on August 9, 2021, the following actions were taken:~~



stock for that period. The ~~Corporation issued and sold~~ ~~9,829,204~~32,372,542 shares of ~~its~~Class B common stock outstanding as of September 25, 2021 were determined to be antidilutive for the period of August 4, 2021 to September 25, 2021 and have therefore been excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock for that period. In addition, 247,631 options and 9,261 RSUs were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock for the 13 weeks ended September 24, 2022 as they were determined to be antidilutive. There were 322,997 options and 482,410 RSUs excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share of Class A common stock for the period of August 4, 2021 to September 25, 2021 as they were determined to be antidilutive.

15. Stockholders’ equity

Secondary Public Offering

On May 24, 2022, we completed a secondary public offering (the “Secondary Offering”) of 5,175,000 shares of our Class A common stock at a price of $~~17.00~~21.50 per ~~share for net proceeds~~share. All of $~~155.4~~ ~~million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and prior to paying any offering expenses. In addition,~~the shares sold in the Secondary Offering were sold by certain of the ~~Corporation's stockholders (the "selling stockholders") sold an additional~~ ~~2,360,796~~ ~~shares of the Corporation's Class A common stock. The Corporation received~~ 0Company’s stockholders. As such, we did not receive any proceeds from the ~~sale of shares by the selling stockholders.~~Secondary Offering. The shares sold byin the ~~Corporation and the selling stockholders were inclusive~~secondary offering consisted of ~~1,590,000~~2,771,772

existing shares of ~~the Corporation's~~ Class A common stock ~~sold pursuant to the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares of the Corporation's~~and 2,403,228 newly issued Class A ~~common stock.~~



~~The Company entered into a new credit agreement consisting~~shares issued in connection with the exercise of ~~a $~~exchange rights in which ~~180.0~~ ~~million term loan (“2026 Term Loan”) and a $40.0~~ million revolving credit facility (“2026 Revolving Credit Facility”) (together, the “2026 Credit Agreement”). The 2026 Credit Agreement matures on August 9, 2026. Borrowings under the 2026 Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to, at our option, either (a) a LIBOR rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for Eurodollar deposits for the interest period relevant to such borrowing, adjusted for certain additional costs or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (i) the federal funds rate plus ~~0.50%, (ii) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A. and (iii) the one month adjusted LIBOR plus~~ ~~1.00%, in each case plus an applicable margin. In addition, the 2026 Credit Agreement requires a commitment fee in respect of unused revolving credit facility commitments ranging between~~ ~~0.30% and~~ ~~0.45% per annum (determined based on our total net leverage ratio) in respect of the unused commitments under the 2026 Credit Agreement.~~



~~The Corporation used the proceeds from its IPO to:~~

~~Contribute $104.9~~ ~~million to the Company in exchange for~~ ~~6,637,258~~ ~~EWC Venture Units. The Company used these funds, together with proceeds from the 2026 Term Loan and cash on hand to:~~



~~Purchase~~ ~~1,176,468~~2,403,228 EWC Ventures Units and corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock were exchanged for the newly issued shares of Class A common stock.

Share Exchange Transactions

During the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 certain EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members exercised their exchange rights and exchanged 1,613,282 EWC Ventures Units and the corresponding shares of Class B common stock for $~~20.0~~1,613,282 ~~million from certain EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members and employees in satisfaction of the Class C deferred payment obligations (as described in the Prospectus)~~



~~Repay all $268.7~~ ~~million of the outstanding term and revolving loans under our previous credit facility~~



~~Pay the offering expenses of $10.1~~ ~~million~~



~~Pay $6.9~~ ~~million of accrued interest, fees and expenses related to the refinancing, as well as other corporate expenses; and~~

~~Purchase~~ ~~3,191,946~~ ~~EWC Ventures Units and corresponding shares of the Corporation's Class B common stock for $50.5~~ ~~million from certain EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members~~

~~Following the Reorganization Transactions, IPO and debt refinancing transactions described above our capital structure consisted of the following:~~



~~63,742,728~~ ~~shares of common stock consisting of:~~

~~31,370,186~~ ~~shares of our Class A common stock~~

~~32,372,542~~ ~~shares of our Class B common stock~~



$~~180.0~~ ~~million outstanding under the 2026 Term Loan~~



~~An undrawn $40.0~~ ~~million 2026 Revolving Credit Facility~~

~~Equity-based Compensation~~

In connection with our IPO, the Corporation's board of directors adopted the European Wax Center, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2021 Incentive Plan”) which became effective upon consummation of the IPO. The 2021 Incentive Plan provides for an aggregate of ~~6,374,273~~newly issued shares of Class A common ~~stock that are reserved for issuance~~stock. These exchange transactions, together with the share exchanges completed in ~~respect of awards granted under~~connection with the ~~2021 Incentive Plan. In addition,~~Secondary Offering, increased the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2021 Incentive Plan will automatically increase each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2022 and ending with fiscal year 2031 by the lesser of (a) 1% of the total number of shares outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year on a fully diluted basis assuming that all shares available for issuance under the 2021 Incentive Plan are issued and outstanding or (b) such number of shares determined by the Corporation's board of directors.Company’s ownership interest in EWC Ventures.

Special Cash Dividend

~~In connection with~~On April 11, 2022, the ~~IPO,~~Board of Directors of the ~~Corporation granted~~ ~~476,888~~ ~~restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and~~ ~~322,997~~ ~~stock options with an exercise price~~Company declared a special cash dividend of $~~17.00~~122,227, or $3.30 per share, ~~to certain directors and employees under the 2021 Incentive Plan. The RSUs granted will vest in three equal installments~~ of~~33.33~~% on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, and the stock options granted will cliff vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject in all cases to continued employment on the applicable vesting date.

In connection with the Reorganization Transactions and the pricing of the IPO, all of the Company's outstanding equity interests, including its Class B Units, were reclassified into EWC Ventures Units, based on a hypothetical liquidation of EWC Ventures at the initial public offering price per share of the Corporation's Class A common ~~stock. In addition, all~~stock which was paid during the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 to its Class A common stock holders. The Company also paid dividend equivalents of ~~EWC Management Holdco LLC's ("EWC Management Holdco") Class B Units were reclassified into the number of vested and unvested common units of EWC Management Holdco equal~~$82,887, or $3.30 per unit, to ~~the number~~holders of EWC Ventures Units ~~into which such Class B~~during the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022. These payments were funded through existing cash and proceeds from the Company’s securitization transaction (See Note 6 for more information). In addition, as of September 24, 2022 we had $4,243 of dividend equivalents accrued for future payment to holders of unvested EWC Ventures Units ~~would have been reclassified pursuant~~ to be paid upon the ~~prior sentence.~~vesting of the related awards. Of this amount, $1,266 and $2,977 were recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, respectively, on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

You should read the following discussion of our historical performance, financial condition and future prospects in conjunction with the management’s discussion and analysis of financial conditions and results of operations and the audited consolidated financial statements included in our ~~prospectus dated August 4, 2021, filed with~~annual report on Form 10-K for the ~~Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 6, 2021 pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (referred to herein as the “Prospectus”).~~fiscal year ended December 25, 2021. The following discussion and analysis should also be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. ~~The information provided below supplements, but does not form part of, our predecessor’s financial statements.~~ This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based on the views and beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions and estimates made by our management. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements as a result of various risk factors, including those that may not be in the control of management. For further information on items that could impact our future operating performance or financial condition, see ~~the sections titled “Risk~~Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” ~~and “Forward-Looking Statements”~~ included in our ~~Prospectus.~~annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021.

We conduct substantially all of our activities through our ~~direct, wholly owned~~ subsidiary, EWC Ventures, LLC and its subsidiaries. We operate on a fiscal calendar widely used by the retail industry that results in a given fiscal year consisting of a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to December 31. Our fiscal quarters are composed of 13 weeks each, except for 53-week fiscal years for which the fourth quarter will be composed of 14 weeks.

We are the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home (“OOH”) waxing services in the United States by number of centers and system-wide sales. We delivered over 2120 million waxing services in ~~2019~~2021 and over 13 million waxing services in 2020 generating ~~$687~~$797 million and $469 million of system-wide sales, respectively, across our highly-franchised network. We have a leading portfolio of centers operating in ~~815~~911 locations across 4445 states as of ~~June 26, 2021.~~September 24, 2022. Of these locations, ~~810~~905 are franchised centers operated by franchisees and ~~five~~six are corporate-owned centers.

The European Wax Center brand is trusted, efficacious and accessible. Our culture is obsessed with our guest experience and we deliver a superior guest experience relative to smaller chains and independent salons. We offer guests high-quality, hygienic waxing services administered by our licensed, EWC-trained estheticians (our “wax specialists”), at our accessible and welcoming locations (our “centers”). Our technology-enabled guest interface simplifies and streamlines the guest experience with automated appointment scheduling and remote check-in capabilities, ensuring guest visits are convenient, hassle-free, and consistent across our network of centers. Our well-known, pre-paid Wax Pass program makes payment easy and convenient, fostering loyalty and return visits. Guests view us as a non-discretionary part of their personal-care and beauty regimens, providing us with a highly predictable and growing recurring revenue model.

Our asset-light franchise platform delivers capital-efficient growth, significant cash flow generation and resilience through economic cycles. Our centers are 99% owned and operated by our franchisees who benefit from superior unit-level economics, with mature centers generating annual cash-on-cash returns in excess of 60%. The highly consistent and recurring demand for our services and the competitive advantages provided by our scale have resulted in ten consecutive years of same-store sales and system-wide sales growth through 2019.

In partnership with our franchisees, we fiercely protect our points of differentiation that attract new guests, build meaningful relationships and promote lasting retention. Our net promoter score (“NPS”) demonstrates our guests’ devotion to our brand. We are so confident in our ability to delight that we have always offered all of our guests their first wax free.

Hair removal solutions are consistently in demand, given the recurring nature of hair growth. The OOH waxing market is the fastest-growing hair removal solution in the United States, defined by a total addressable market of $18 billion with annualized growth that is ~~approximately twice as high as~~more than double other hair removal alternatives. European Wax Center has become the category-defining brand within this rapidly growing market and became so by professionalizing a highly fragmented sector where service consistency, hygiene, and customer trust were not historically offered. We are approximately six times larger than the next largest waxing-focused competitor by center count and approximately ~~ten~~13 times larger by system-wide sales. Our unmatched scale enables us to drive broader brand awareness, ensures our licensed wax specialists are universally trained at the highest standards and drive consistent financial performance across each center.

Under the stewardship of our CEO, David Berg, and the other management team members, we have prioritized building a culture of performance, success, and inclusivity. Additionally, we have intensified our focus on enhancing the guest experience and have invested significantly in our corporate infrastructure and marketing capabilities to continue our track record of sustainable growth. The foundation for our next chapter of growth is firmly in place.

We plan to grow our business primarily by opening new franchised centers and then additionally increasing our same-store sales and leveraging our corporate infrastructure to expand our profit margins and generate robust free cash flow.

We believe our franchisees’ track record of successfully opening new centers and consistently generating attractive unit-level economics validates our strategy to expand our footprint and grow our capacity to serve more guests. We aspire to grow between 7% to 10% of our center count each year. Our center count grew 6%7% and 5%6% during fiscal year ~~2020~~2021 and fiscal year ~~2019,~~2020, respectively, and has grown each year since 2010. Our thoughtful approach to growth ensures each center is appropriately staffed with the high-quality team and licensed, highly-trained wax specialists that our brand has been known for since our initial opening. ~~None~~We believe that none of our existing markets are fully penetrated, and ~~we believe~~that we have a significant whitespace opportunity of ~~approximately~~more than 3,000 locations for our standard center format across the United States. Our centers have a long track record of sustained growth delivering ten consecutive years of positive same-store sales growth through 2019 with resilient performance through economic cycles. ~~We intend to continue increasing our same-store sales growth by, among other things:~~

~~• increasing our transaction attachment rate, which we define as the percentage of transactions that include the purchase of a retail product to the total number of transactions; and~~

Our straightforward, asset-light franchise platform and our proven track record of increasing profitability will continue to drive EBITDA margin accretion and free cash flow generation as we expand our national footprint. We have invested in building our scalable support infrastructure, and we currently have the capabilities and systems in place to drive revenue growth and profitability across our existing and planned franchise centers.

We track the following key business metrics to evaluate our performance, identify trends, formulate financial projections, and make strategic decisions. Accordingly, we believe that these key business metrics provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management team. These key business metrics are presented for supplemental information purposes only, should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, and may be different from similarly titled metrics or measures presented by other companies.

Number of Centers. Number of centers reflects the number of franchised and corporate-owned centers open at the end of the reporting period. We review the number of new center openings, the number of closed centers and the number of relocations of centers to assess net new center growth, and drivers of trends in system-wide sales, royalty and franchise fee revenue and corporate-owned center sales.

System-Wide Sales. System-wide sales represent sales from same day services, retail sales and cash collected from wax passes for all centers in our network, including both franchisee-owned and corporate-owned centers. While we do not record franchised center sales as revenue, our royalty revenue is calculated based on a percentage of franchised center sales, which are 6.0% of sales, net of retail product sales, as defined in the franchise agreement. This measure allows us to better assess changes in our royalty revenue, our overall center performance, the health of our brand and the strength of our market position relative to competitors. Our system-wide sales growth is driven by net new center openings as well as increases in same-store sales.

Same-Store Sales. Same-store sales reflect the change in year-over-year sales from services performed and retail sales for the same-store base. We define the same-store base to include those centers open for at least 52 full weeks. This measure highlights the performance of existing centers, while excluding the impact of new center openings and closures. We review same-store sales for corporate-owned centers as well as franchisee-owned centers. Same-store sales growth is driven by increases in the number of transactions and average transaction size.

New Center Openings. The number of new center openings reflects centers opened during a particular reporting period for both franchisee-owned and corporate-owned centers, less centers closed during the same period. Opening new centers is an integral part of our growth strategy, and we expect the majority of our future new centers to be franchisee-owned. Before we obtain the certificate of occupancy or report any revenue from new corporate-owned centers, we incur pre-opening costs, such as rent expense, labor expense and other operating expenses. Some of our centers open with an initial start-up period of higher-than-normal marketing and operating expenses, particularly as a percentage of monthly revenue.

Average Unit Volume (“AUV”). AUV consists of the average annual system-wide sales of all centers that have been open for a trailing 52-week period or longer. This measure is calculated by dividing system-wide sales during the applicable period for all centers being measured by the number of centers being measured. AUV allows management to assess our franchisee-owned and corporate-owned center economics. Our AUV growth is primarily driven by increases in services and retail product sales as centers fill their books of reservations, which we refer to as maturation of centers.

Wax Pass Utilization. We define Wax Pass utilization as the adoption of our Wax Pass program by guests, measured as a percentage of total transactions conducted using a Wax Pass. Wax Pass utilization allows management to better assess the recurring nature of our business model because it is an indication of the magnitude of transactions by guests who have made a longer-term commitment to our brand by purchasing a Wax Pass.

(1) Same-store sales increase for the 13 and 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 25, 2021 is calculated in comparison to the 13 and 2639 weeks ended ~~June 29,~~September 28, 2019 due to the significant decline in our sales in 2020 due to COVID-19. We believe this presents a more meaningful comparison of same-store sales. As described below, we typically remove stores from our calculation of same-store sales if they are closed for more than six consecutive days. However, given the widespread and unprecedented impact of COVID-19 same-store sales for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 27, 2020 were calculated without removing stores that were closed for longer than six days due to COVID-19.

The table below presents changes in the number of system-wide centers for the periods indicated:

~~As more fully described~~On April 6, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), EWC Master Issuer LLC, a limited-purpose, bankruptcy remote, indirect subsidiary of the Company (the “Master Issuer”), completed its previously announced securitization transaction pursuant to which it issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2022-1 5.50% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2 (the “Class A-2 Notes”). In connection with the issuance of the Class A-2 Notes, the Master Issuer also entered into (i) a revolving financing facility that allows for the issuance of up to $40 million in Variable Funding Notes (“Variable Funding Notes”), and certain letters of credit and (2) an advance funding facility with Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), whereby BofA and any other advance funding provider thereunder would, in certain specified circumstances, make certain debt service advances and collateral protection advances (not to exceed $5 million in the ~~notes~~aggregate).

On April 11, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a special cash dividend of $122.2 million, or $3.30 per share, of Class A common stock which was paid during the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 to its Class A common stock holders. The Company also paid dividend equivalents of $82.9 million, or $3.30 per unit, to holders of EWC Ventures Units during the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022. In addition, we accrued $4.2 million of dividend equivalents for future payment to holders of unvested EWC Ventures Units to be paid upon the vesting of the related awards.

On November 2, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”), which authorized the Company to repurchase, from time to time, as market conditions warrant, up to $40 million of its shares of Class A common Stock.

For additional information regarding these transactions, see Note 6—Long-term debt, Note 15—Stockholder’s Equity and Note 16—Subsequent Events in the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report on Form ~~10-Q, in August 2021 we completed a series of transactions including:~~

~~For additional information regarding these transactions, see the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (Note 13—Subsequent Events) included in this quarterly report on Form~~ 10-Q.

The Company is continuing to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on its business. Beginning in March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most franchisees temporarily closed their centers in order to promote the health and safety of its members, team members and their communities. In April 2020, the entire franchise network was temporarily closed. Beginning in May 2020, certain governors announced steps to restart non-essential business operations in their respective states and certain centers began to re-open. As of June 2021, all of the Company’s nationwide network of centers had re-opened.

There is a significant amount of uncertainty about the duration and severity of the consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While governmental and non-governmental organizations are engaging in efforts to combat the spread and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health issues, the full extent to which outbreaks of COVID-19 could impact our business, results of operations and financial condition is still unknown and will depend on future developments, including new variants of the virus and spikes in cases in the areas where we operate, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. However, such effects may be material. Our financial statements reflect judgments and estimates that could change in the future as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We believe there are several important factors that have impacted, and that we expect will continue to impact, our business and results of operations. These factors include:

New Center Openings. We expect that new centers will be a key driver of growth in our future revenue and operating profit results. Opening new centers is an important part of our growth strategy, and we expect the majority of our future new centers will be franchisee-owned. Our results of operations have been and will continue to be materially affected by the timing and number of new center openings each period. As centers mature, center revenue and profitability increase significantly. The performance of new centers may vary depending on various factors such as the effective management and cooperation of our franchisee partners, whether the franchise is part of a multi-unit development agreement, the center opening date, the time of year of a particular opening, the number of licensed wax specialists recruited, and the location of the new center, including whether it is located in a new or existing market. Our planned center expansion will place increased demands on our operational, managerial, administrative, financial, and other resources. Managing our growth effectively will require us to continually attract strong and well capitalized franchisee partners into our development pipeline and to enhance our center management system controls and information systems.

Same-Store Sales Growth. Same-store sales growth is a key driver of our business. Various factors affect same-store sales, including:

• the recurring, non-discretionary nature of personal-care services and purchases;

• our ability to identify and respond effectively to guest preferences and trends;

• our ability to provide a variety of service offerings that generate new and repeat visits to our centers;

• center closures in response to state or local regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other health concerns; and

• the number of centers that have been in operation for more than 52 full weeks.

A new center is included in the same-store sales calculation beginning 52 full weeks after the center’s opening. If a center is closed for greater than six consecutive days, the center is deemed a closed center and is excluded from the calculation of same-store sales until it has been reopened for a continuous 52 full weeks.

Overall Economic Trends. Macroeconomic factors that may affect guest spending patterns, and thereby our results of operations, include employment rates, the rate of inflation, business conditions, changes in the housing market, the availability of credit, interest rates, tax rates and fuel and energy costs. However, we believe that our guests see our services as largely non-discretionary in ~~nature, given the rebound in performance in the second half of fiscal year 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic.~~nature. Therefore, we believe that overall economic trends and related

changes in consumer behavior have less of an impact on our business than they may have for other industries subject to fluctuations in discretionary consumer spending.

Guest Preferences and Demands. Our ability to maintain our appeal to existing guests and attract new guests depends on our ability to develop and offer a compelling assortment of services responsive to guest preferences and trends. We ~~estimate that more than two-thirds of OOH waxing consumers start waxing by age 29 or earlier. We~~ also believe that OOH waxing is a recurring need that brings guests back for services on a highly recurring basis which is reflected in the predictability of our financial performance over time. Our guests’ routine personal-care need for OOH waxing is further demonstrated by the top 20% of guests who visit us, on average, ~~nearly~~approximately every four to five weeks.

Our Ability to Source and Distribute Products Effectively. Our revenue and operating income are affected by our ability to purchase our products and supplies in sufficient quantities at competitive prices. While we believe our vendors have adequate capacity to meet our current and anticipated demand, our level of revenue could be adversely affected in the event we face constraints in our supply chain, including the inability of our vendors to produce sufficient quantities of some products or supplies in a manner that matches market demand from our guests, leading to lost revenue. We depend on two key suppliers to source our ~~proprietary wax~~Comfort Wax and one key supplier to source our branded retail products and we are thus exposed to concentration of supplier risk.

Our Ability to Recruit and Retain Qualified Licensed Wax Specialists for our Centers. Our ability to operate our centers is largely dependent upon our ability to attract and retain qualified, licensed wax specialists. Our unmatched scale enables us to ensure that we universally train our wax specialists at the highest standards, ensuring that our guests experience consistent level of quality, regardless

of the specific center they visit. The combination of consistent service delivery, across our trained base of wax specialists, along with the payment ease and convenience of our well-known, pre-paid Wax Pass program fosters loyalty and return visits across our guest base. Over time, our ability to build and maintain a strong pipeline of licensed wax specialists is important to preserving our current brand position.

Seasonality. Our results are subject to seasonality fluctuations in that services are typically in higher demand in periods leading up to holidays and the summer season. The resulting demand trend ~~yields~~has historically yielded higher system-wide sales in the second and fourth quarter of our fiscal year. In addition, our quarterly results may fluctuate significantly, because of several factors, including the timing of center openings, price increases and promotions, and general economic conditions.

Product Sales: Product sales consist of revenue earned from sales of proprietary wax, other products consumed in administering our wax services and retail merchandise to franchisees, as well as retail merchandise sold in corporate-owned centers. Revenue on product sales is recognized upon transfer of control. Our product sales revenue comprised ~~55.4%~~57.3% and ~~63.3%~~56.3% of our total revenue for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, ~~and June 27, 2020,~~ respectively, and ~~55.7%~~56.5% and ~~57.7%~~56.0% of our total revenue for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, ~~and June 27, 2020,~~ respectively.

Royalty Fees: Royalty fees are earned based on a percentage of the franchisees’ gross sales, net of retail product sales, as defined in the applicable franchise agreement, and recognized in the period the franchisees’ sales occur. The royalty fee is 6.0% of the franchisees’ gross sales for such period and is paid weekly. Our royalty fees revenue comprised ~~25.1%~~23.8% and ~~19.4%~~24.4% of our total revenue for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, ~~and June 27, 2020,~~ respectively, and ~~24.7%~~24.2% and ~~25.2%~~24.6% of our total revenue for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, ~~and June 27, 2020,~~ respectively.

Marketing Fees: Marketing fees are earned based on 3.0% of the franchisees’ gross sales, net of retail product sales, as defined in the applicable franchise agreement, and recognized in the period the franchisees’ sales occur. Additionally, the Company charges a fixed monthly fee to franchisees for search engine optimization and search engine marketing services, which is due on a monthly basis and recognized in the period when services are provided. Our marketing fees revenue comprised ~~13.8%~~13.3% and ~~11.3%~~13.8% of our total revenue for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, ~~and June 27, 2020,~~ respectively, and ~~13.7%~~13.6% and ~~11.0%~~13.7% of our total revenue for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, ~~and June 27, 2020,~~ respectively.

Other Revenue: Other revenue primarily consists of service revenues from our corporate-owned centers and franchise fees, as well as technology fees, annual brand conference revenues and training, which together represent ~~5.7%~~5.6% and ~~6.0%~~5.5% of our total revenue for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, ~~and June 27, 2020,~~ respectively, and ~~5.9%~~5.7% and ~~6.1%~~5.7% of our total revenue for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, ~~and June 27, 2020,~~ respectively. Service revenues from our corporate-owned centers are recognized at the time services are provided. Amounts collected in advance of the period in which service is rendered are recorded as deferred revenue. Franchise fees are paid upon commencement of the franchise agreement and are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis commencing at contract inception through the end of the franchise license term. Franchise agreements generally have terms of ~~ten~~10 years beginning on the date the center is opened ~~which is an average of two years from~~and the ~~date the franchise agreement is signed. Therefore, the~~initial franchise fees are ~~typically~~ amortized over a ~~12-year period.~~period approximating the term of the agreement. Deferred franchise fees expected to be recognized in periods greater than 12 months from the

reporting date are classified as long-term on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Technology fees, annual brand conference revenues and training are recognized as the related services are delivered and are not material to the overall business.

Cost of Revenue: Cost of revenue primarily consists of the direct costs associated with wholesale product and retail merchandise sold, including distribution and outbound freight costs and inventory obsolescence charges, as well as the cost of materials and labor for services rendered in our corporate-owned centers.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of wages, benefits and other compensation-related costs, rent, software, and other administrative expenses incurred to support our existing franchise and corporate-owned centers, as well as expenses attributable to growth and development activities. Also included in selling, general and administrative expenses are accounting, legal, marketing, operations, and other professional fees.

Advertising Expenses: Advertising expenses consist of advertising, public relations, and administrative expenses incurred to increase sales and further enhance the public reputation of the European Wax Center brand.

Depreciation and Amortization: Depreciation and amortization includes depreciation of property and equipment and capitalized leasehold improvements, as well as amortization of intangible assets, including franchisee relationships and reacquired area representative rights. Area representative rights represent an agreement with area representatives to sell franchise licenses and provide support to franchisees in a geographic region. From time to time, the Company enters into agreements to reacquire certain area representative rights.

Interest Expense: Interest expense consists of interest on our long-term debt, including amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility, ~~as well as the~~ amortization of debt discount and deferred financing ~~costs.~~costs and gain and losses on debt extinguishment.

~~Post-Offering Non-Controlling Interest~~Other Expense: Other expense consists of non-cash gains and ~~Expenses~~losses related to the remeasurement of our tax receivable agreement liability.

~~In connection~~Income Tax Expense: We are subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes with respect to our allocable share of any taxable income of EWC Ventures and are taxed at the ~~Reorganization Transactions~~prevailing corporate tax rates. Income tax expense includes both current and our initial public offering described under “Recent Developments” and in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, we were appointed asdeferred income tax expense.

Noncontrolling Interest: We are the sole managing member of EWC Ventures. Because we manage and operate the business and control the strategic decisions and day-to-day operations of EWC Ventures and also have a substantial financial interest in EWC Ventures, we ~~will~~ consolidate the financial results of EWC Ventures, and a portion of our net income (loss) ~~will be~~is allocated to the non-controlling interest to reflect the entitlement of the members of EWC Ventures after our initial public offering (the “EWC Ventures Post-IPO ~~Members~~Members”) to a portion of EWC Ventures’ net income (loss).

Following the consummation of this offering, we became subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes with respect to our allocable share of any taxable income of EWC Ventures and will be taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates. In addition to tax expenses, we also will incur new expenses related to our operations as a public company, plus payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement.

~~See “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information” in the Prospectus for more information regarding the post- offering non-controlling interest and expenses.~~

The following tables presents our condensed consolidated statements of operations for each of the periods indicated (amounts in thousands, except percentages):


	For the Thirteen Weeks Ended										For the Thirteen Weeks Ended
	June 26, 2021		June 27, 2020			$ Change		% Change			September 24, 2022			September 25, 2021			$ Change			% Change
Revenue:
Product sales	$	26,524	$	6,838		$	19,686		287.9	%	$	31,565		$	27,611		$	3,954			14.3	%
Royalty fees		12,030		2,101			9,929		472.6	%		13,086			11,941			1,145			9.6	%
Marketing fees		6,632		1,225			5,407		441.4	%		7,339			6,760			579			8.6	%
Other revenue		2,716		649			2,067		318.5	%		3,054			2,699			355			13.2	%
Total revenue		47,902		10,813			37,089		343.0	%		55,044			49,011			6,033			12.3	%
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue		11,540		3,717			7,823		210.5	%		16,313			12,825			3,488			27.2	%
Selling, general and administrative		12,212		6,340			5,872		92.6	%		13,662			22,725			(9,063	)		(39.9	)%
Advertising		6,515		2,603			3,912		150.3	%		8,398			8,368			30			0.4	%
Depreciation and amortization		5,271		5,040			231		4.6	%		5,059			4,850			209			4.3	%
Total operating expenses		35,538		17,700			17,838		100.8	%		43,432			48,768			(5,336	)		(10.9	)%
Income (loss) from operations		12,364		(6,887	)		19,251		279.5	%
Income from operations												11,612			243			11,369			4678.6	%
Interest expense		4,635		4,485			150		3.3	%		6,804			9,515			(2,711	)		(28.5	)%
Other expense												(516	)		—			(516	)		—
Income (loss) before income taxes												5,324			(9,272	)		14,596			157.4	%
Income tax expense												37			—			37			—
Net income (loss)	$	7,729	$	(11,372	)	$	19,101		168.0	%	$	5,287		$	(9,272	)	$	14,559			157.0	%
Less: net income attributable to EWC Ventures, LLC prior to the Reorganization Transactions												—			1,496			(1,496	)		(100.0	)%
Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests												1,765			(5,237	)		7,002			133.7	%
Net income (loss) attributable to European Wax Center, Inc.											$	3,522		$	(5,531	)	$	9,053			163.7	%

The following table presents the components of our condensed consolidated statements of operations for each of the periods indicated, as a percentage of revenue:

Comparison of the Thirteen Weeks Ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 ~~and June 27, 2020~~

Total revenue increased ~~$37.1~~$6.0 million, or ~~343.0%~~12.3%, to ~~$47.9~~$55.0 million during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$10.8~~$49.0 million for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in total revenue was largely due to ~~our results for~~a 4.7% increase in same-store sales in the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020 being severely impacted by center closures stemming from~~September 24, 2022 compared to the ~~COVID-19 pandemic.~~13 weeks ended September 25, 2021. In addition, ~~we had 41~~78 new center openings ~~which~~ became operational during the period from ~~June 27, 2020 to June~~September 26, ~~2021.~~2021 through September 24, 2022.

Product sales increased ~~$19.7~~$4.0 million, or ~~287.9%~~14.3%, to ~~$26.5~~$31.6 million during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$6.8~~$27.6 million for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in product sales ~~during the 13 weeks ended June 26, 2021~~ was primarily due to the ~~negative impact of center closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic on product~~increase in same-store sales ~~during~~in the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 24, 2022 compared to the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021. In addition, ~~the increase in~~ product sales ~~was also partially attributable~~increased due to new center openings which became operational during the period from ~~June 27, 2020~~September 26, 2021 to ~~June 26, 2021.~~September 24, 2022 and an additional offering of medical products to our centers for use in administering wax services.

Royalty fees increased ~~$9.9~~$1.1 million, or ~~472.6%~~9.6%, to ~~$12.0~~$13.0 million during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$2.1~~$11.9 million for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in royalty fees during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021~~September 24, 2022 was the result of the ~~negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on network revenues during~~increase in same-store sales in the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020. In addition,~~September 24, 2022 compared to the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021 as well as the increase in ~~royalty fees was also partially attributable to~~system-wide sales driven by new center openings which became operational during the period from ~~June 27, 2020~~September 26, 2021 to ~~June 26, 2021.~~September 24, 2022.

Marketing fees increased ~~$5.4~~$0.5 million, or ~~441.4%~~8.6%, to ~~$6.6~~$7.3 million during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$1.2~~$6.8 million for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. Marketing fees increased ~~primarily due to the negative impact~~as a result of the ~~COVID-19 pandemic on network revenues during~~increase in same-store sales in the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~

September 24, 2022 compared to the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021 as well as the increase in system-wide sales driven by new center openings which became operational during the period from September 26, 2021 to September 24, 2022.

Other revenue increased ~~$2.1~~$0.4 million or ~~318.5%~~13.2%, to ~~$2.7~~$3.1 million during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$0.6~~$2.7 million for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in other revenue during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021~~September 24, 2022 was primarily due to ~~the negative impact of corporate-owned~~an increase in corporate center ~~closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic on other revenue~~revenues as well as increases in franchise and technology fee revenues driven by new center openings which became operational during the ~~13 weeks ended June 27, 2020. In addition, we waived technology fees for closed centers in 2020~~period from September 26, 2021 to ~~provide relief to our franchisees from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.~~September 24, 2022.

Cost of revenue increased ~~$7.8~~$3.5 million, or ~~210.5%~~27.2%, to ~~$11.5~~$16.3 million during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$3.7~~$12.8 million for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in cost of revenue was ~~largely the result of~~primarily due to higher ~~revenues~~product sales in the current year period ~~as compared to our revenues for~~driven by the increase in same-store sales in the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020,~~September 24, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. In addition, cost of revenue increased due to new center openings which ~~were severely impacted by center closures stemming~~became operational during the period from ~~the COVID-19 pandemic.~~September 26, 2021 to September 24, 2022 and an additional offering of medical products to our centers for use in administering wax services.

Selling, general and administrative expenses ~~increased $5.9~~decreased $9.0 million, or ~~92.6%~~39.9%, to ~~$12.2~~$13.7 million during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$6.3~~$22.7 million for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The ~~increase~~decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to ~~increased~~decreases in payroll and benefits and professional fee expenses. The decrease in payroll and benefits expense was largely due to additional expense incurred during the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021 resulting from ~~our reduction and temporary furlough~~the modification of certain ~~corporate employees~~pre-IPO equity awards and cash bonus payments made in connection with our IPO. The decrease in professional fees was attributable to costs incurred in theprior year ~~and increased professional fees in the current year arising from~~period relating to preparations for our initial public offering.

Advertising expenses ~~increased $3.9 million, or 150.3%, to $6.5 million during~~for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 were consistent with the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021, ~~compared~~increasing $30 thousand, or 0.4%, to ~~$2.6~~$8.4 million for the 13 weeks ended June 27, 2020. The increase in advertising expense was largely attributable to our suspension of marketing activities in the prior year commensurate with the center closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.September 24, 2022.

Depreciation and amortization ~~increased $0.2 million, or 4.6%, to $5.3 million during~~for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 was largely consistent with the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021, ~~compared~~increasing $0.2 million, or 4.3%, to ~~$5.0~~$5.1 million for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily driven by an increase in amortization expense~~September 24, 2022, compared to $4.9 million for the ~~additional reacquired rights from area representatives completed during fiscal years 2020 and~~13 weeks ended September 25, 2021.

Interest expense ~~increased $0.2~~decreased $2.7 million, or ~~3.3%~~28.5%, to ~~$4.6~~$6.8 million during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$4.5~~$9.5 million for the 13 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The ~~increase~~decrease in interest expense was attributable to a $6.3 million loss on debt extinguishment incurred in connection with our refinancing transaction executed during the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021. However, this decrease was largely offset by the effect of higher average principal balances and interest rates on outstanding debt during the 13 weeks ended September 24, 2022 compared to the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021.

We recorded $37 thousand in income tax expense for the 13 weeks ended September 24, 2022 primarily due to state income taxes. This differs from the ~~additional $10.0 million borrowed under~~federal statutory income tax rate primarily as a result of the impact of the Company’s full valuation allowance against its net federal and state deferred taxes. Other drivers of the effective tax rate include non-taxable income attributable to non-controlling interest, and the tax effects of stock compensation. We recorded zero income tax expense for the period of August 4, 2021 through September 25, 2021, which is the period following the IPO and Reorganization Transactions, as we incurred a pre-tax loss for the period and recorded a full valuation allowance against our ~~revolving credit facility~~deferred tax assets.

We estimate that in ~~May 2020,~~future annual periods, our blended statutory tax rate, prior to valuation allowance consideration, will be approximately 17% of EWC Ventures income or loss before income taxes. This estimated blended statutory tax rate is based on the current capital structure, excludes discrete or other rate impacting adjustments which ~~was outstanding during~~may impact the ~~entire period~~company’s income tax provision in the ~~current year.~~future and is based on our blended federal and state statutory tax rates reduced to exclude our non-taxable noncontrolling interest percentage. We expect this estimated blended statutory tax rate to increase as EWC Ventures Units and the corresponding shares of Class B common stock are exchanged for shares of Class A common stock because our nontaxable noncontrolling interest earnings will decrease.

Comparison of the ~~Twenty-Six~~Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021 ~~and June 27, 2020~~

Total revenue increased ~~$40.9~~$20.2 million, or ~~93.8%~~15.2%, to ~~$84.6~~$153.8 million during the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$43.6~~$133.6 million for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in total revenue was largely due to ~~our results for~~a 11.7% increase in same-store sales in the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020 being severely impacted by center closures stemming from~~September 24, 2022 compared to the ~~COVID-19 pandemic.~~39 weeks ended September 25, 2021. In addition, ~~we had 41~~78 new center openings ~~which~~ became operational during the period from ~~June 27, 2020 to June~~September 26, ~~2021.~~2021 through September 24, 2022.

Product sales increased ~~$22.0~~$12.0 million, or ~~87.2%~~16.2%, to ~~$47.1~~$86.8 million during the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$25.2~~$74.8 million for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in product sales ~~during the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021~~ was primarily due to the ~~negative impact of center closures resulting from~~increase in same-store sales in the ~~COVID-19 pandemic on~~39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 compared to the 39 weeks ended September 25, 2021. In addition, product sales during the 26 weeks ended June 27, 2020. In addition, the increase in product sales was also partially attributable to shipments of a new product line to franchisees in the current year and new center openings which became operational during the period from June 27, 2020 to June 26, 2021.

~~Royalty fees~~ increased $9.9 million, or 89.8%, to $20.9 million during the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021, compared to $11.0 million for the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2020. The increase in royalty fees during the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021 was the result of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on network revenues during the 26 weeks ended June 27, 2020. In addition, the increase in royalty fees was also partially attributabledue to new center openings which became operational during the period from ~~June 27, 2020~~September 26, 2021 to ~~June~~September 24, 2022 and an additional offering of medical products to our centers for use in administering wax services.

Royalty fees increased $4.4 million, or 13.5%, to $37.2 million during the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022, compared to $32.8 million for the 39 weeks ended September 25, 2021. The increase in royalty fees during the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 was the result of the increase in same-store sales in the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 compared to the 39 weeks ended September 25, 2021 as well as the increase in system-wide sales driven by new center openings which became operational during the period from September 26, ~~2021.~~2021 to September 24, 2022.

Marketing fees increased ~~$6.8~~$2.7 million, or ~~141.8%~~14.4%, to ~~$11.6~~$21.0 million during the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$4.8~~$18.3 million for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. Marketing fees increased ~~primarily due~~as a result of the increase in same-store sales in the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 compared to the ~~negative impact of~~39 weeks ended September 25, 2021 as well as the ~~COVID-19 pandemic on network revenues~~increase in system-wide sales driven by new center openings which became operational during the period from September 26, ~~weeks ended June 27, 2020.~~2021 to September 24, 2022.

Other revenue increased ~~$2.3~~$1.1 million or ~~86.4%~~14.5%, to ~~$5.0~~$8.8 million during the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$2.7~~$7.7 million for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in other revenue during the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021~~September 24, 2022 was primarily due to ~~the negative impact of corporate-owned~~increases in franchise and technology fee revenues driven by new center ~~closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic on other revenue~~openings which became operational during the period from September 26, ~~weeks ended June 27, 2020. In addition, we waived technology fees for closed centers~~2021 to September 24, 2022 as well as an increase in ~~2020 to provide relief to our franchisees from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.~~corporate center revenues.

Cost of revenue increased ~~$9.1~~$8.9 million, or ~~73.2%~~25.9%, to ~~$21.5~~$43.2 million during the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$12.4~~$34.3 million for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in cost of revenue was ~~largely the result of~~primarily due to higher ~~revenues~~product sales in the current year period asdriven by the increase in same-store sales in the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. In addition, cost of revenue increased due to new center openings which became operational during the period from September 26, 2021 to September 24, 2022 and an additional offering of medical products to our ~~revenues~~centers for ~~the 26 weeks ended June 27, 2020, which were severely impacted by center closures stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic~~use in administering wax services.

Selling, general and administrative expenses ~~increased $6.6~~decreased $1.6 million, or ~~39.2%~~3.6%, to ~~$23.3~~$44.4 million during the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$16.7~~$46.0 million for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The ~~increase~~decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to ~~increased~~decreases in payroll and benefits and professional fee expenses. The decrease in payroll and benefits expense was largely due to additional expense incurred during the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021 resulting from cash bonus payments made in connection with our ~~reduction and temporary furlough of certain corporate employees~~IPO. The decrease in professional fees was primarily attributable to costs incurred in the prior year ~~and increased professional fees and corporate reorganization costs in the current year arising from~~period relating to preparations for our initial public offering. These ~~increases~~decreases were partially offset by ~~a decrease in commissions resulting from~~increased insurance expense for the ~~reacquisition of rights from certain area representatives and a decrease in relocation costs in the first 26~~39 weeks ~~of 2021~~ended September 24, 2022 compared to the ~~first 26~~39 weeks ended September 25, 2021 attributable to the purchase of ~~2020.~~additional lines of coverage due to becoming a public company.

Advertising expenses increased ~~$5.1~~$3.2 million, or ~~81.2%~~16.4%, to ~~$11.4~~$23.0 million during the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, compared to ~~$6.3~~$19.8 million for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The increase in advertising expense was ~~largely~~ attributable to ~~our suspension~~the increase in marketing fee revenues as well as the timing of expenses associated with new marketing ~~activities in the prior year commensurate with the center closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.~~campaigns.

Depreciation and amortization ~~increased $0.5~~for the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 was largely consistent with the 39 weeks ended September 25, 2021, decreasing $0.1 million, or ~~4.7%~~0.6%, to ~~$10.4 million during the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021, compared to $9.9~~$15.2 million for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily driven by an increase in amortization expense~~September 24, 2022, compared to $15.3 million for the ~~additional reacquired rights from area representatives completed during fiscal years 2020 and~~39 weeks ended September 25, 2021.

Interest expense ~~increased $0.5~~decreased $2.3 million, or ~~5.3%~~12.3%, to ~~$9.2~~$16.4 million during the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24 2022, compared to ~~$8.7~~$18.7 million for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 27, 2020.~~September 25, 2021. The ~~increase~~decrease in interest expense was attributable to a $6.3 million loss on debt extinguishment incurred in connection with our refinancing transaction executed during the 13 weeks ended September 25, 2021. However, this decrease was largely offset by the effect of higher average principal balances and interest rates on outstanding debt during the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 compared to the 39 weeks ended September 25, 2021 as well as a $2.0 million loss on debt extinguishment resulting from the repayment of the 2026 Term Loan during the first 39 weeks of 2022.

We recorded $83 thousand in income tax expense for the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 primarily due to state income taxes. This differs from the ~~additional $10.0 million borrowed under~~federal statutory income tax rate primarily as a result of the impact of the Company’s full valuation allowance against its net federal and state deferred taxes. Other drivers of the effective tax rate include non-taxable income attributable to non-controlling interest, and the tax effects of stock compensation. We recorded zero income tax expense for the period of August 4, 2021 through September 25, 2021, which is the period following the IPO and Reorganization Transactions, as we incurred a pre-tax loss for the period and recorded a full valuation allowance against our ~~revolving credit facility~~deferred tax assets.

interest percentage. We expect this estimated blended statutory tax rate to increase as EWC Ventures Units and the corresponding shares of Class B common stock are exchanged for shares of Class A common stock because our nontaxable noncontrolling interest earnings will decrease.

In addition to our GAAP financial results, we believe the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful in evaluating our performance. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as substitutes for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental information purposes only and may be different from similarly titled metrics or measures presented by other companies. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP and a further discussion of how we use non-GAAP financial measures is provided below.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We believe that EBITDA, which eliminates the impact of certain expenses that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance, provides useful information to investors to assess the performance of our business. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain additional non-cash and other items that we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing performance of our core operations. These items include exit costs related to leases of abandoned space, IPO-related costs, non-cash equity-based compensation expense, corporate headquarters office relocation, non-cash gains and losses on remeasurement of our tax receivable agreement liability and other one-time expenses. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate measure of operating performance in addition to EBITDA because it eliminates the impact of other items that we believe reduce the comparability of our underlying core business performance from period to period and is therefore useful to our investors in comparing the core performance of our business from period to period. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.

A reconciliation of net income ~~(loss)~~ to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is set forth below for the periods indicated:

We measure liquidity in terms of our ability to fund the cash requirements of our business operations, including working capital needs, capital expenditures, contractual obligations and debt service with cash flows from operations and other sources of funding. Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are cash provided from operating activities, cash and cash equivalents on hand, proceeds from our ~~secured term loan~~Class A-2 Notes and ~~revolving credit facility~~Variable Funding Notes and proceeds from the issuance of equity to our members. We had cash and cash equivalents of ~~$35.2~~$41.6 million as of ~~June 26, 2021.~~September 24, 2022.

~~In August 2021, concurrent~~Future payments under the TRA with respect to the purchase of EWC Ventures Units which occurred as part of the IPO and through September 24, 2022 are currently expected to be $143.8 million. Such amounts will be paid when such deferred tax assets are realized as a reduction to income taxes due or payable. That is, payments under the TRA are only expected to be made in periods following the filing of a tax return in which we are able to utilize certain tax benefits to reduce our cash taxes paid to a taxing authority. The impact of any changes in the projected obligations under the TRA as a result of changes in the geographic mix of the Company’s earnings, changes in tax legislation and tax rates or other factors that may impact the Company’s tax savings will be reflected in income (loss) before income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which the change occurs. We recorded a liability of $66.3 million based on current projections of future taxable income taking into consideration the Company’s full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax asset. During the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 there were no material changes, other than the debt transactions completed in connection with our ~~initial public offering, we entered into a new credit agreement providing for a new $180.0 million term loan and a $40.0 million revolving credit facility. The proceeds~~securitization transaction, in our contractual obligations from ~~the new term loan were used together with proceeds from~~those described in our initial public offering to fully repay and terminate the Senior Secured Credit Facility. See the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (Note 13—Subsequent Events) contained elsewhere in this quarterlyannual report on Form ~~10-Q~~10-K for ~~more information.~~the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021.

We believe that our sources of liquidity and capital will be sufficient to finance our continued operations and growth strategy for at least the next twelve months. Our primary requirements for liquidity and capital are working capital, capital expenditures to grow our network of centers, debt servicing costs, and general corporate needs. We have in the past, and may in the future, refinance our existing indebtedness with new debt arrangements and utilize a portion of borrowings to return capital to our stockholders. We anticipate additional cash obligations as a result of the Tax Receivable Agreements described in the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. During the 26 weeks ended June 26, 2021 there were no material changes in our contractual obligations from those described in the Prospectus.

Our assessment of the period of time through which our financial resources will be adequate to support our operations is a forward-looking statement and involves risks and uncertainties. Our actual results and our future capital requirements could vary because of many factors, including our growth rate, the timing and extent of spending to acquire new centers and expand into new markets, and the expansion of sales and marketing activities. We may, in the future, enter into arrangements to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, services and technologies. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could use our available capital resources sooner than we currently expect. We may be required to seek additional equity or debt financing. In the event that additional financing is required from outside sources, we may not be able to raise it on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital when desired, or if we cannot expand our operations or otherwise capitalize on our business opportunities because we lack sufficient capital, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.

On April 6, 2022, the Master Issuer completed a securitization transaction pursuant to which it issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Class A-2 Notes. The net proceeds from the issuance of the Class A-2 Notes were used to repay the 2026 Term Loan, fund certain reserve amounts under the securitized financing facility, pay the transaction costs associated with the securitized financing facility, and fund a one-time special dividend to stockholders.

In connection with the issuance of ~~a $245.0 million term loan and~~the Class A-2 Notes, the Master Issuer also entered into (i) a revolving ~~credit facility. Borrowings under~~financing facility that allows for the term loan bear interest at an index rate as defined in the credit agreement plus an applicable margin of 5.5% (6.5% at June 26, 2021), payable quarterly through December 28, 2019 and monthly thereafter. The term loan requires principal payments equal to approximately $2.4 million per fiscal year, payable in quarterly installments with the final scheduled principal payment on the outstanding term loan borrowings due on September 25, 2024. Beginning in fiscal year 2020, additional principal payments could become due in May of each year, which are based upon a calculation of Excess Cash Flow, as defined by the credit agreement. No such additional principal payments were required in May 2021 or 2020.

~~In May 2020, we amended the Senior Secured Credit Facility to increase the borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility by $10.0 million, to an aggregate amount~~issuance of up to ~~$30.0 million. Borrowings under~~$40.0 million in Variable Funding Notes, and certain letters of credit and (2) an advance funding facility with BofA, whereby BofA and any other advance funding provider thereunder will, in certain specified circumstances, make certain debt service advances and collateral protection advances. The Variable Funding Notes were undrawn at closing and as of September 24, 2022. The Class A-2 Notes and the ~~revolving credit facility bear interest at an index rate defined~~Variable Funding Notes are referred to collectively as the “Notes.”

~~In consideration~~case of the ~~increased capacity on~~Class A-2 Notes under certain circumstances, (iii) certain indemnification payments in the ~~revolving credit facility,~~event, among other things, the ~~applicable margin on~~transfers of the ~~term loan increased by 1.0%, to 5.5%. Additionally, beginning with the month ended June 27, 2020 and~~assets pledged as collateral for the ~~12 months thereafter, we~~Notes are ~~required~~in stated ways defective or ineffective and (iv) covenants relating to ~~maintain $6.0 million of minimum liquidity, as defined by~~recordkeeping, access to information and similar matters. The Notes are also subject to customary rapid amortization events provided for in the ~~credit agreement. During such period, the financial covenant requiring us~~Base Indenture, dated April 6, 2022 (the “Indenture”), including events tied to failure to maintain a ~~maximum net leverage~~stated debt service coverage ratio, ~~(as described below) is not~~the sum of system-wide sales being below certain levels on certain measurement dates, certain manager termination events (including in ~~effect.~~

~~The credit agreement governing our Senior Secured Credit Facility requires us to comply with~~certain cases a ~~number~~change of ~~affirmative and negative covenants, including certain restrictions on additional indebtedness, liens against our assets, sales~~control of our assets and other restrictions on payments. The credit agreement also contains a quarterly maintenance covenant that requires us to maintain a net leverage ratio (as defined in the credit agreement)that does not exceed 8.75 to 1.00. As described above and in accordance with the terms of the May 2020 amendment to the credit agreement, this maintenance covenant is not in effect beginning with the month ended June 27, 2020 and for the 12 months thereafter. The requirement to be in compliance with the maintenance covenant will resume beginning with the fiscal period beginning June 27, 2021. Failure to comply with our covenants would result inEWC Ventures, LLC), an event of default ~~under our Senior Secured Credit Facility unless waived by our Senior Secured Credit Facility lenders. An event~~and the failure to repay or refinance the Notes on the applicable anticipated repayment date. The Notes are also subject to certain customary events of default, ~~under our Senior Secured Credit Facility can result in the acceleration~~including events relating to non-payment of ~~our indebtedness under the facility. As of June 26 2021, the minimum net leverage ratio covenant was not in effect as a result of the amendment~~required interest, principal or other amounts due on or with respect to the ~~credit agreement described above.~~ Notes, failure to comply with covenants within certain time

frames, certain bankruptcy events, breaches of specified representations and warranties, failure of security interests to be effective and certain judgments.

For additional information regarding our long-term debt activity, see the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements (Note 7—6—Long-term ~~debt, net)~~debt) contained elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

In December 2018, we entered an interest rate cap derivative instrument which was designated as a cash flow hedge at inception. Our objective is to mitigate the impact of interest expense fluctuations on our profitability resulting from interest rate changes by capping the LIBOR component of the interest rate at 4.5% on $175.0 million of our long-term debt, as the interest rate cap provides for payments from the counterparty when LIBOR rises above 4.5%. The interest rate cap has a $175.0 million notional amount and is effective December 31, 2018, for the monthly periods from and including January 31, 2019 through September 25, 2024. The interest rate cap has a deferred premium; accordingly, the Company will pay a monthly premium for the interest rate cap over the term of the agreement. The annual premium is equal to 0.11486% on the notional amount.

We recognize as assets or liabilities at fair value the estimated amounts we would receive or pay upon a termination of the interest rate cap prior to the scheduled maturity date. As of June 26, 2021, the fair value of the interest rate cap derivative instrument was estimated to be a liability of $0.3 million, with $0.2 million classified within Other current liabilities and $0.1 million within Other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The fair value is based on information that is model-driven and whose inputs were observable.

Generally, we are required under the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement,~~TRA, which is described more fully in ~~“Risk Factors—Risks~~Part 1 “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021 in the section entitled “Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure—We ~~will be~~are required to pay the ~~Company’s~~EWC Ventures' pre-IPO members for certain tax benefits we may claim, and the amounts we may pay could be significant” ~~and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Tax Receivable Agreement” in the Prospectus~~ to make payments to the ~~Company’s~~EWC Ventures pre-IPO members that are generally equal to 85% of the applicable cash tax savings, if any, that we actually realize (or are deemed to realize, calculated using certain assumptions) as a result of (i) increases in our allocable share of certain existing tax basis of the ~~Company’s~~tangible and intangible assets ~~resulting from~~of the ~~Corporation’s acquisition~~Company and adjustments to the tax basis of the tangible and intangible assets of the Company, in each case as a result of (a) the purchases of EWC Ventures Units (along with the corresponding shares of our Class B common stock) from certain of the EWC Ventures Post-IPO Members using a portion of the net proceeds from the initial and secondary public offerings or in ~~the IPO and~~any future offering or (b) Share Exchanges and Cash Exchanges by the EWC Ventures pre-IPO members (or their transferees or other assignees) in connection with or after the initial public offering, (ii) our utilization of certain tax attributes of the Blocker Companies (including the Blocker Companies' allocable share of certain existing tax basis of ~~the Company's~~EWC Ventures’ assets) and (iii) certain other tax benefits related to entering into the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement,~~TRA, including tax benefits attributable to payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement. Assuming no material changes in the relevant tax law and that we earn sufficient taxable income to realize in full the potential tax benefit described above, we estimate that payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement would aggregate to approximately $234.8 million over 18 years from the date of the completion of our IPO, based on the initial public offering price of $17.00 per share of Class A common stock and assuming all future Share Exchanges and Cash Exchanges occurred on the date of our IPO. The actual amounts we will be required to pay may materially differ from these hypothetical amounts, because potential future tax savings that we will be deemed to realize, and the Tax Receivable Agreement payments made by us, will be calculated based in part on the market value of our Class A common stock at the time of each Share Exchange or Cash Exchange and the prevailing applicable federal tax rate (plus the assumed combined state and local tax rate) applicable to us over the life of the Tax Receivable Agreement and will depend on our generating sufficient taxable income to realize the tax benefits that are subject to the Tax Receivable Agreement. TRA.

Subject to the discussion in the following paragraph below, payments under the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement~~TRA will occur only after we have filed our U.S. federal and state income tax returns and realized the cash tax savings from the favorable tax attributes. The first payment would be due after the filing of our tax return for the year ended December 25, 2021, which is due ~~March 15, 2022, but the due date can be extended until September~~October 15, 2022. Future payments under the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement~~TRA in respect of future purchases of EWC Ventures Units, Share Exchanges and Cash Exchanges would be in addition to these amounts. ~~We currently expect~~Payments under the TRA are computed by reference to ~~fund these payments~~realized tax benefits from ~~cash flow from operations generated~~attributes subject to the TRA and are expected to be funded by tax distributions made to us by our subsidiaries ~~as well as from excess tax distributions that we receive from our subsidiaries.~~similar to how cash taxes would be funded to the extent these attributes did not exist. To the extent we are unable to make payments under the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement~~TRA for any reason (including because ~~our credit agreement restricts~~the Notes restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to make distributions to us), under the terms of the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement~~TRA such payments will be deferred and accrue interest until paid. If we are unable to make payments due to insufficient funds, such payments may be deferred indefinitely while accruing interest until paid, which could negatively impact our results of operations and could also affect our liquidity in future periods in which such deferred payments are made.

Under the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement,~~TRA, as a result of certain types of transactions and other factors, including a transaction resulting in a change of control, we may also be required to make payments to the ~~Company’s~~EWC Ventures pre-IPO members in amounts equal to the present value of future payments we are obligated to make under the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement.~~TRA. If the payments under the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement~~TRA are accelerated, we may be required to raise additional debt or equity to fund such payments. To the extent that we are unable to make payments under the ~~Tax Receivable Agreement~~TRA for any reason (including because ~~our credit agreement restricts~~the Notes restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to make distributions to us), under the terms of the ~~Tax Receivable~~TRA Agreement such payments will be deferred and will accrue interest until paid. If we are unable to make payments due to insufficient funds to make such payments, such payments may be deferred indefinitely while accruing interest until paid, which could negatively impact our results of operations and could also affect our liquidity in future periods in which such deferred payments are made.

The following table sets forth the major components of our consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods presented (amounts in thousands):

During the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, net cash provided by operating activities was ~~$7.9~~$27.9 million ~~compared to net cash used in operating activities of $17.2~~and $22.2 million, ~~for the 26 weeks ended June 27, 2020,~~respectively, an increase of ~~$25.0~~$5.7 million. This improvement was largely attributable to our improved operating results in the first 2639 weeks of ~~2021~~2022 compared to the first 2639 weeks of ~~2020, which was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition,~~2021. However, the increase in ~~working capital requirements in the first 26 weeks of 2021~~cash flows from operations was ~~less than~~partially offset by the working capital increase induring the first 2639 weeks of ~~2020.~~ 2022 exceeding the working capital increase during the first 39 weeks of 2021.

The increase in working capital in ~~2021~~2022 was primarily attributable to ~~increases~~an increase of ~~$6.7 million and $9.5~~$3.7 million in ~~accounts receivable~~inventory and ~~inventory, respectively, resulting from our improved performance in 2021. In addition, prepaid expenses and other assets increased $7.6~~a decrease of $7.7 million ~~largely due to deferred charges relating to our initial public offering. These increases in working capital were partially offset by a $10.3 million increase~~ in accounts payable and accrued ~~expenses~~liabilities. The increase in inventory was primarily due to increased purchases from suppliers to support increased system-wide sales and new center openings. The decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities was largely driven by ~~increased inventory purchases~~the timing of vendor invoice payments as well as decreases in accrued professional fees and accrued ~~professional fees.~~compensation.

During the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, we used $0.1 million and ~~June 27, 2020,~~$0.4 million of cash, respectively, for capital expenditures. In the first 39 weeks of 2021 we used $7.6 million ~~and $33.0 million of~~in cash ~~respectively,~~ for the reacquisition of area representative rights. ~~Investing activities related to capital expenditures were $0.3 million in in the first 26 weeks of 2021 and $2.3 million in the first 26 weeks of 2020, respectively.~~

Cash used in financing activities was $23.0 million and $25.6 million during the 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021, respectively. Financing activities during the 26first 39 weeks ~~ended June 26, 2021 primarily~~of 2022 were largely the result of the securitization transaction and the special cash dividend and consisted of ~~$1.2~~the following:

In the first 39 weeks of 2021 cash used in financing activities were largely the result of the Reorganization Transactions, the IPO and the debt refinancing transactions and consisted of the following:

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and related disclosures. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our estimates are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Our actual results could differ from these estimates. There have been no ~~material~~ changes to our critical accounting policies and use of estimates from those described under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the ~~Prospectus.~~fiscal year ended December 25, 2021.

The Company is an emerging growth company as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”) and may take advantage of reduced reporting requirements that are otherwise applicable to public companies. Section 107 of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with those standards. We have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. This may make it difficult to compare our financial results with the financial results of another public company that is either not an emerging growth company or is an emerging growth company that has chosen not to take advantage of the extended transition period exemptions because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

See Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for more information about recent accounting pronouncements, the timing of their adoption and our assessment, to the extent we have made one, of the potential impact of the pronouncements on our financial condition and results of operations and cash flows.

We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate sensitivity, which is affected by changes in the general level of U.S. interest rates, particularly because our ~~term loan and revolving credit facility~~Variable Funding Notes bear interest at a variable rate.

Our ~~term loan~~Class A-2 Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.50%, and ~~revolving credit facility~~therefore our interest expense related to these notes would not be affected by an increase in market interest rates. Our Variable Funding Notes bear interest at a variable index rate plus an applicable ~~margin, as defined in the credit agreement.~~margin. Accordingly, increases in the variable index rate could increase our interest payments under the ~~term loan and revolving credit facility. An~~Variable Funding Notes. However, as the Variable Funding Notes were undrawn as of September 24, 2022 an increase ~~of 100 basis points~~ in the variable index rate would not ~~have a material~~ impact on our financial position or results of operations.

To mitigate our exposure to rising interest rates, we entered into an interest rate cap agreement in December 2018 to limit the variable index rate (1-month LIBOR) to 4.5% on $175.0 million of principal outstanding on our term loan. The agreement was effective on December 31, 2018 and applies to interest payments from and including January 31, 2019 through September 25, 2024.

We are not currently exposed to significant market risk related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates; however, we have contracted with and may continue to contract with foreign vendors. Our operations may be subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates in the future.

We are exposed to market risk related to changes in commodity prices. Our primary exposure to commodity price risk is the pricing of our proprietary wax purchased from our significant suppliers, which may be adjusted upwards or downwards based on changes in prices of certain raw materials used in the production process. ~~To date, there have been no price adjustments due to changes in raw material prices.~~

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.

Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that as of ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the 13 weeks ended ~~June 26, 2021,~~September 24, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

We may be the defendant from time to time in litigation arising during the ordinary course of business, including, without limitation, employment-related claims, claims based on theories of joint employer liability, data privacy claims, claims involving anti-poaching allegations and claims made by former or existing franchisees or the government. In the ordinary course of business, we are also subject to regulatory and governmental examinations, information requests and subpoenas, inquiries, investigations, and threatened legal actions and proceedings. Although the outcomes of potential legal proceedings are inherently difficult to predict, the Company does not expect the resolution of these occasional legal proceedings to have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.

~~We have disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Prospectus the risk factors that materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.~~ There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors“ in our annual report on Form 10-K for the ~~Prospectus.~~year ended December 25, 2021, except as set forth below. You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth below and in ~~the Prospectus~~our 10-K and the other information set forth in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. You should be aware that these risk factors and other information may not describe every risk that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Substantially all of the assets of certain of our subsidiaries are security under the terms of the securitization transaction that was completed on April 6, 2022.

On April 6, 2022, EWC Master Issuer LLC (the “Master Issuer”), our limited-purpose, bankruptcy-remote, indirect subsidiary, entered into a base indenture (the “Base Indenture”) and a related supplemental indenture (collectively, the “Indenture”) under which the Master Issuer issued $400 million in aggregate principal amount of Series 2022-1 5.50% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2 (the “Class A-2 Notes”) in an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In connection with the issuance of the 2022 Class A-2 Notes, the Master Issuer also entered into a revolving financing facility that allows for the issuance of up to $40 million in Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Senior Notes, Class A-1 (the “Variable Funding Notes,” and together with the Class A-2 Notes, the “Notes”), and certain letters of credit.

The Notes were issued in a securitization transaction pursuant to which substantially all of our revenue-generating assets in the United States are held by the Master Issuer and certain other limited-purpose, bankruptcy remote, wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Master Issuer that act as guarantors of the Notes and that have pledged substantially all of their assets to secure the Notes.

The Notes are subject to a series of covenants and restrictions customary for transactions of this type, including (i) that the Master Issuer maintains specified reserve accounts to be used to make required payments in respect of the Notes, (ii) provisions relating to optional and mandatory prepayments and the related payment of specified amounts, including specified make-whole payments under certain circumstances, (iii) certain indemnification payments in the event, among other things, the transfers of the assets pledged as collateral for the Notes are in stated ways defective or ineffective and (iv) covenants relating to recordkeeping, access to information and similar matters. The Notes are also subject to customary rapid amortization events provided for in the Indenture, including events tied to failure to maintain a stated debt service coverage ratio, the sum of system-wide sales being below certain levels on certain measurement dates, certain manager termination events (including in certain cases a change of control of EWC Ventures), an event of default and the failure to repay or refinance the Notes on the applicable anticipated repayment date. The Notes are also subject to certain customary events of default, including events relating to non-payment of required interest, principal or other amounts due on or with respect to the Notes, failure to comply with covenants within certain time frames, certain bankruptcy events, breaches of specified representations and warranties, failure of security interests to be effective and certain judgments.

In the event that a rapid amortization event occurs under the Indenture (including, without limitation, upon an event of default under the Indenture or the failure to repay the securitized debt at the end of the applicable term), the funds available to us would be reduced or eliminated, which would in turn reduce our ability to operate or grow our business. If our subsidiaries are not able to generate sufficient cash flow to service their debt obligations, they may need to refinance or restructure debt, sell assets, reduce or delay capital investments, or seek to raise additional capital. If our subsidiaries are unable to implement one or more of these alternatives, they may not be able to meet debt payment and other obligations.

The securitization imposes certain restrictions on our activities or the activities of our subsidiaries.

The Indenture and the management agreement entered into among certain of our subsidiaries and the Indenture trustee (the “Management Agreement”) contain various covenants that limit our and its subsidiaries’ ability to engage in specified types of transactions. For example, the Indenture and the Management Agreement contain covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the ability of certain subsidiaries to:

~~On August 11, 2021, we completed the initial public offering of our Class A common stock pursuant to a Registration Statement (File No. 333-257874), which was declared effective on August 4, 2021.~~

Under the Registration Statement, we and the selling stockholders sold 12,190,000 shares of our Class A common stock at a price of $17.00 per share. This included 1,590,000 shares sold by us and the selling stockholders pursuant to the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares of Class A common stock. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Inc. and Jefferies LLC acted as representatives of the underwriters for the offering.

We received net proceeds of $155.4 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and prior to paying any offering expenses No payments were made by us to directors, officers or persons owning 10% or more of our Class A common stock or to their associates, or to our affiliates. The offering terminated after the sale of all securities registered pursuant to the Registration Statement.

We used the net proceeds from this offering as described in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. There was no material change in the use of the proceeds from our IPO as described in the Prospectus.

** European Wax Center, Inc. is furnishing, but not filing, the written statement pursuant to Title 18 United States

Code 1350, as added by Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, of David P. Berg, our Chief Executive Officer and ~~Jennifer C. Vanderveldt,~~David L. Willis, our Chief Financial Officer.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


Delaware	86-3150064
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5830 Granite Parkway, 3rd Floor Plano, Texas	75024
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)


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PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	1

Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	1

	~~European Wax Center, Inc.~~
	~~Balance Sheets as of June 26, 2021 and April 1, 2021~~	1
	~~Notes to Balance Sheets~~	2

	~~EWC Ventures, LLC and Subsidiaries~~
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of ~~June 26, 2021~~September 24, 2022 and December ~~26, 2020~~25, 2021	51
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations ~~and Comprehensive Income (Loss)~~ for the 13 and 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022, and September 25, 2021 ~~and June 27, 2020~~	62
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the 13 and 39 weeks ended September 24, 2022 and September 25, 2021	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022, and September 25, 2021 ~~and June 27, 2020~~	74
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders'/Members’ Equity for the 13 and 2639 weeks ended ~~June 26,~~September 24, 2022, and September 25, 2021 ~~and June 27, 2020~~	85
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	98

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	34
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	3534

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION	36

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	36
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	36
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	3637
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	3637
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	3637
Item 5.	Other Information	3637
Item 6.	Exhibits	3738
Signatures		3839


	September 24, 2022			December 25, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	41,593		$	43,301
Restricted cash		6,557			—
Accounts receivable, net		6,305			6,656
Inventory		23,087			19,423
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		6,867			5,927
Total current assets		84,409			75,307
Property and equipment, net		2,970			3,863
Operating lease right-of-use assets		5,258			—
Intangible assets, net		187,769			201,995
Goodwill		328,551			328,551
Other non-current assets		4,793			3,723
Total assets	$	613,750		$	613,439
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	15,993		$	23,155
Long-term debt, current portion		4,000			5,625
Tax receivable agreement liability, current portion		885			—
Deferred revenue, current portion		3,381			3,004
Operating lease liabilities, current portion		1,399			—
Other current liabilities		—			182
Total current liabilities		25,658			31,966
Long-term debt, net		370,657			172,607
Tax receivable agreement liability		65,384			59,167
Deferred revenue, net of current portion		6,699			6,787
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		4,524			—
Other long-term liabilities		4,707			1,671
Total liabilities		477,629			272,198
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock ($0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding as of September 24, 2022 and December 25, 2021.)		—			—
Class A common stock ($0.00001 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized, 41,040,835 and 36,932,423 shares issued and outstanding as of September 24, 2022 and December 25, 2021, respectively)		—			—
Class B common stock ($0.00001 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized, 22,486,587 and 26,700,477 shares issued and outstanding as of September 24, 2022 and December 25, 2021, respectively)		—			—
Additional paid-in capital		189,909			182,919
Accumulated deficit		(119,339	)		(3,487	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		—			(45	)
Total stockholders' equity attributable to European Wax Center, Inc.		70,570			179,387
Noncontrolling interests		65,551			161,854
Total stockholders' equity		136,121			341,241
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	613,750		$	613,439


	For the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	September 24, 2022			September 25, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	11,344		$	(441	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		15,173			15,259
Amortization of deferred financing costs		2,483			924
Gain on interest rate cap		(196	)		—
Provision for inventory obsolescence		(26	)		—
Loss on debt extinguishment		1,957			6,313
Provision for bad debts		38			616
Remeasurement of tax receivable agreement liability		302			—
Loss on disposal of property and equipment		5			335
Equity compensation		7,452			7,952
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(137	)		(3,578	)
Inventory		(3,638	)		(8,665	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets		1,101			(2,121	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(7,623	)		4,665
Deferred revenue		289			542
Other long-term liabilities		(575	)		428
Net cash provided by operating activities		27,949			22,229
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(143	)		(364	)
Reacquisition of area representative rights		—			(7,644	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(143	)		(8,008	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deferred loan costs		(12,419	)		(1,294	)
Payments on line of credit		—			(30,000	)
Proceeds from long-term debt		384,328			179,370
Principal payments on long-term debt		(181,000	)		(240,553	)
Payments of debt extinguishment costs		(77	)		(2,446	)
Distributions to EWC Ventures LLC members		(7,280	)		(5,198	)
Proceeds from initial public offering of Class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering expenses		—			145,953
Payment of Class A common stock offering costs		(870	)		—
Repurchase of Class A Units		—			(942	)
Repurchase of Class B common stock and EWC Ventures common units		—			(70,465	)
Taxes on vested restricted stock units paid by withholding shares		(525	)		—
Dividends to holders of Class A common stock		(122,227	)		—
Dividend equivalents to holders of EWC Ventures units		(82,887	)		—
Net cash used in financing activities		(22,957	)		(25,575	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash		4,849			(11,354	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		43,301			36,720
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	48,150		$	25,366
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	12,886		$	11,763
Cash paid for income taxes	$	96		$	—
Non-cash investing activities:
Property purchases included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	5		$	96
Non-cash financing activities:
Non-cash equity distributions	$	—		$	689
Initial public offering expenses in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	—		$	483


	June 26, 2021			December 26, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	35,235		$	36,720
Accounts receivable, net		10,514			5,070
Inventory		19,800			10,280
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		12,583			4,574
Advances to related parties		689			689
Total current assets		78,821			57,333
Property and equipment, net		4,513			5,039
Intangible assets, net		211,284			213,267
Goodwill		328,551			328,551
Other non-current assets		3,215			2,710
Total assets	$	626,384		$	606,900
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY, AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	23,838		$	13,489
Long-term debt, current portion		2,428			2,428
Deferred revenue, current portion		2,752			2,351
Other current liabilities		181			181
Total current liabilities		29,199			18,449
Long-term debt, net		262,445			262,975
Deferred revenue, net of current portion		6,801			6,528
Other long-term liabilities		503			925
Total liabilities		298,948			288,877
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Mezzanine equity:
Class A Founders’ Units (8,309,193 Class A Founders’ Units authorized, issued and outstanding as of June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020)		151,809			89,240
Class D Units (2,500,000 Class D Units authorized, issued and outstanding as of June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020; aggregate liquidation preference of $27,979 and $26,670 as of June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020, respectively)		24,909			24,909
Members’ equity:
Class A Units (26,311,170 and 26,401,089 Class A Units authorized, issued and outstanding as of June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020)		264,849			265,791
Class B Unit (1 Class B Unit authorized, issued and outstanding as of June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020)		0			0
Class C Units (1,000 Class C Units authorized, issued and outstanding as of June 26, 2021 and December 26, 2020)		0			0
Additional paid-in capital		0			83
Accumulated deficit		(113,843	)		(61,473	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(288	)		(527	)
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, and members’ equity	$	626,384		$	606,900


☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☐
Emerging growth company	☒


	June 26, 2021		April 1, 2021
ASSETS
Cash	$	100	$	100
Total assets	$	100	$	100
STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, 1,000 shares authorized, 100 shares issued and outstanding	$	0	$	0
Additional paid-in capital		100		100
Total stockholder’s equity	$	100	$	100


							Accumulated
					Additional		other
	Class A Common Stock		Class B Common Stock		paid-in	Accumulated	comprehensive	Noncontrolling	Total
	Shares	Amount	Shares	Amount	capital	deficit	loss	interest	equity
Balance at December 25, 2021	36,932,423	$—	26,700,477	$—	$182,919	$(3,487)	$(45)	$161,854	$341,241
Exchange of Class B Common Stock and EWC Ventures Units for Class A Common Stock	100,000	—	(100,000)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Vesting of restricted stock units	6,042	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Forfeiture of unvested incentive units	—	—	(166,841)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Equity compensation	—	—	—	—	3,335	—	—	—	3,335
Distributions to members of EWC Ventures	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	(2,272)	(2,272)
Establish tax receivable agreement liability	—	—	—	—	(347)	—	—	—	(347)
Reclassification of loss on cash flow hedge to earnings	—	—	—	—	—	—	45	—	45
Allocation of equity to noncontrolling interests	—	—	—	—	(1,149)	—	—	1,149	—
Net income	—	—	—	—	—	1,885	—	2,141	4,026
Balance at March 26, 2022	37,038,465	$—	26,433,636	$—	$184,758	$(1,602)	$—	$162,872	$346,028
Exchange of Class B Common Stock and EWC Ventures Units for Class A Common Stock	2,459,302	—	(2,459,302)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Vesting of restricted stock units	6,044	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Forfeiture of unvested incentive units	—	—	(30,539)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Equity compensation	—	—	—	—	2,000	—	—	—	2,000
Distributions to members of EWC Ventures	—	—	—	—		—	—	(2,488)	(2,488)
Dividends paid to shareholders of Class A common stock	—	—	—	—	—	(122,227)	—	—	(122,227)
Dividend equivalents paid or payable to holders of EWC Ventures Units	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	(87,130)	(87,130)
Establish tax receivable agreement liability	—	—	—	—	(4,067)	—	—	—	(4,067)
Allocation of equity to noncontrolling interests	—	—	—	—	4,095	—	—	(4,095)	—
Net income	—	—	—	—	—	968	—	1,063	2,031
Balance at June 25, 2022	39,503,811	$—	23,943,795	$—	$186,786	$(122,861)	$—	$70,222	$134,147
Exchange of Class B Common Stock and EWC Ventures Units for Class A Common Stock	1,457,208	—	(1,457,208)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Vesting of restricted stock units	104,447	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Equity compensation	—	—	—	—	2,117	—	—	—	2,117
Distributions to members of EWC Ventures	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	(2,520)	(2,520)
Shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted stock units	(24,631)	—	—	—	(525)	—	—	—	(525)
Establish tax receivable agreement liability	—	—	—	—	(2,385)	—	—	—	(2,385)
Allocation of equity to noncontrolling interests	—	—	—	—	3,916	—	—	(3,916)	—
Net income	—	—	—	—	—	3,522	—	1,765	5,287
Balance at September 24, 2022	41,040,835	$—	22,486,587	$—	$189,909	$(119,339)	$—	$65,551	$136,121


																																												Accumulated
	MEZZANINE EQUITY												STOCKHOLDERS'/MEMBERS’ EQUITY																										Additional					other
	Class A Founders’ Units						Class D Units						Class A Units						Class B Units					Class C Units					Class A Shares				Class B Shares						paid-in			Accumulated		comprehensive			Member's			Noncontrolling		Total
	Units			Amount			Units			Amount			Units			Amount			Units			Amount		Units			Amount		Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount			capital			deficit		loss			Deficit			interest		equity
Balance at December 26, 2020		8,309,193		$	89,240			2,500,000		$	24,909			26,401,089		$	265,791			1		$	—		1,000		$	—	—		$	—	—			$	—		$	—		$	—	$	(527	)	$	(61,390	)	$	—	$	203,874
Equity compensation		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			298			—		298
Repurchase of Class A Units		—			—			—			—			(89,919	)		(942	)		—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			—			—		(942	)
Contributions		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			2			—		2
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		159			0			—		159
Accretion of Class A Founders’ Units to redemption value		—			31,991			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			(31,991	)		—		(31,991	)
Net income		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			1,102			—		1,102
Balance at March 27, 2021		8,309,193		$	121,231			2,500,000		$	24,909			26,311,170		$	264,849			1		$	—		1,000		$	—		—	$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	(368	)	$	(91,979	)	$	—	$	172,502
Equity compensation		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			259			—		259
Contributions		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			726			—		726
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		80			0			—		80
Accretion of Class A Founders’ Units to redemption value		—			30,578			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			(30,578	)		—		(30,578	)
Net income		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		��		—		—			—			—			—		—			7,729			—		7,729
Balance at June 26, 2021		8,309,193		$	151,809			2,500,000		$	24,909			26,311,170		$	264,849			1		$	—		1,000		$	—		—	$	—		—		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	(288	)	$	(113,843	)	$	—	$	150,718
Equity Compensation prior to the reorganization transactions		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			110			—		110
Distributions prior to the reorganization transactions		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			(6,512	)		—		(6,512	)
Accretion of Class Founders’ Units to redemption value prior to reorganization transactions		—			49,834			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		—			(49,834	)		—		(49,834	)
Net income prior to reorganization transactions																																											—					1,496					1,496
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge prior to reorganization transactions		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			—			—		(157	)		—			—		(157	)
Effect of reorganization transactions		(8,309,193	)		(201,643	)		(2,500,000	)		(24,909	)		(26,311,170	)		(264,849	)		(1	)		—		(1,000	)		—		21,540,982		0		36,740,956			0			123,615			—		275			168,583			198,928		226,552
Issuance of Class A Common Stock, net of offering costs		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		9,829,204		0		—			—			145,470			—		—			—			—		145,470
Repurchase of Class B Common Stock and EWC Ventures Units from selling shareholders																																		(4,368,414	)		(0	)		(70,465	)		—					—					(70,465	)
Equity compensation subsequent to the reorganization transactions		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—		—			—		—		—		—			—			7,285			—		—			—			—		7,285


Distributions subsequent to the reorganization transactions	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	(103	)	—		—		—	—		(103	)
Establish tax receivable agreement liability subsequent to the reorganization transactions	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	(48,823	)			—		—			(48,823	)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge subsequent to the reorganization transactions	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		—		15		—	14		29
Impact of change in ownership on noncontrolling interest	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	111		—		21		—	(132	)	—
Net loss subsequent to the reorganization transactions	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		(5,531	)	—		—	(5,237	)	(10,768	)
Balance at September 25, 2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	31,370,186	0	32,372,542	0	157,090		(5,531	)	(134	)	—	193,573		344,998


	For the Thirteen Weeks Ended					For the Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	June 26, 2021		June 27, 2020			June 26, 2021		June 27, 2020
REVENUE
Product sales	$	26,524	$	6,838		$	47,141	$	25,183
Royalty fees		12,030		2,101			20,880		11,002
Marketing fees		6,632		1,225			11,566		4,784
Other revenue		2,716		649			4,972		2,667
Total revenue		47,902		10,813			84,559		43,636
OPERATING EXPENSES
Cost of revenue		11,540		3,717			21,471		12,395
Selling, general and administrative(1)		12,212		6,340			23,278		16,718
Advertising		6,515		2,603			11,399		6,291
Depreciation and amortization		5,271		5,040			10,409		9,938
Total operating expenses		35,538		17,700			66,557		45,342
Income (loss) from operations		12,364		(6,887	)		18,002		(1,706	)
Interest expense		4,635		4,485			9,171		8,707
NET INCOME (LOSS)	$	7,729	$	(11,372	)	$	8,831	$	(10,413	)
Items included in other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge		80		742			239		77
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$	7,809	$	(10,630	)	$	9,070	$	(10,336	)
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per unit
Class A Founders’ Units	$	0.18	$	(0.34	)	$	0.20	$	(0.31	)
Class A Units	$	0.18	$	(0.34	)	$	0.20	$	(0.31	)
Basic and diluted weighted average units outstanding
Class A Founders’ Units		8,309,193		8,309,193			8,309,193		8,309,193
Class A Units		26,311,170		26,401,089			26,317,099		26,401,089


(1) Includes the following amounts paid to related parties, see Note 11	$	67		$	50			$	100		$	100


																													Accumulated
	MEZZANINE EQUITY								MEMBERS’ EQUITY														Additional						other			Total
	Class A Founders’ Units				Class D Units				Class A Units						Class B Units				Class C Units				paid-in			Accumulated			comprehensive			members’
	Units		Amount		Units		Amount		Units			Amount			Units		Amount		Units		Amount		capital			deficit			loss			equity
Balance at December 26, 2020		8,309,193	$	89,240		2,500,000	$	24,909		26,401,089		$	265,791			1	$	—		1,000	$	—	$	83		$	(61,473	)	$	(527	)	$	203,874
Equity compensation		—		—		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		298			—			—			298
Repurchase of Class A Units		—		—		—		—		(89,919	)		(942	)		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			(942	)
Contributions		—		—		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		2			—			—			2
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge		—		—		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		—			—			159			159
Accretion of Class A Founders’ Units to redemption value		—		31,991		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		(383	)		(31,608	)		—			(31,991	)
Net income		—		—		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		—			1,102			—			1,102
Balance at March 27, 2021		8,309,193	$	121,231		2,500,000	$	24,909		26,311,170		$	264,849			1	$	—		1,000	$	—	$	—		$	(91,979	)	$	(368	)	$	172,502
Equity compensation		—		—		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		259			—			—			259
Contributions		—		—		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		726			—			—			726
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedge		—		—		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		—			—			80			80
Accretion of Class A Founders’ Units to redemption value		—		30,578		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		(985	)		(29,593	)		—			(30,578	)
Net income		—		—		—		—		—			—			—		—		—		—		—			7,729			—			7,729
Balance at June 26, 2021		8,309,193	$	151,809		2,500,000	$	24,909		26,311,170		$	264,849			1	$	—		1,000	$	—	$	—		$	(113,843	)	$	(288	)	$	150,718


	June 26, 2021
	Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years)		Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
Franchisee relationships		7.24	$	114,594	$	(31,584	)	$	83,010
Reacquired rights		8.79		76,557		(12,133	)		64,424
Favorable lease assets		0.74		170		(134	)		36
				191,321		(43,851	)		147,470
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade name	N/A			63,814		0			63,814
Total intangible assets			$	255,135	$	(43,851	)	$	211,284


Fiscal Years Ending	Franchisee Relationships		Reacquired Rights		Favorable Lease Assets
2021 (from June 27, 2021)	$	5,714	$	3,682	$	24
2022		11,428		7,364		12
2023		11,428		7,364	0
2024		11,428		7,364	0
2025		11,428		7,364	0
Thereafter		31,584		31,286	0
Total	$	83,010	$	64,424	$	36


	Net Unrealized Gain Recognized in OCI
	Thirteen Weeks Ended June 26, 2021		Thirteen Weeks Ended June 27, 2020		Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 26, 2021		Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 26, 2021
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate cap	$	80	$	742	$	239	$	77
Total	$	80	$	742	$	239	$	77


	Exit Cost Obligation – Leases
Exit cost obligation at December 26, 2020	$	615
Accretion		4
Payments		(180	)
Exit cost obligation at June 26, 2021	$	439


	Thirteen Weeks Ended						Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
	June 26, 2021			June 27, 2021			June 26, 2021			June 26, 2021

Net income (loss)	$	7,729		$	(11,372	)	$	8,831		$	(10,413	)
Less: preferred return on Class D Units		(681	)		(354	)		(1,309	)		(354	)
Less: net income allocated to participating securities		(665	)		0			(696	)		0
Net income (loss) applicable to common unitholders	$	6,383		$	(11,726	)	$	6,826		$	(10,767	)
Net income (loss) applicable by class of common units
Class A Founder Units	$	1,532		$	(2,807	)	$	1,638		$	(2,577	)
Class A Units		4,851			(8,919	)		5,188			(8,190	)
Net income (loss) applicable to common unitholders	$	6,383		$	(11,726	)	$	6,826		$	(10,767	)
Basic and diluted weighted average outstanding units
Class A Founder Units		8,309,193			8,309,193			8,309,193			8,309,193
Class A Units		26,311,170			26,401,089			26,317,099			26,401,089
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per unit applicable to unitholders:
Class A Founder Units	$	0.18		$	(0.34	)	$	0.20		$	(0.31	)
Class A Units	$	0.18		$	(0.34	)	$	0.20		$	(0.31	)


(in thousands, except operating data and percentages)	Thirteen Weeks Ended June 26, 2021			Thirteen Weeks Ended June 27, 2020			Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 26, 2021			Twenty-Six Weeks Ended June 27, 2020
Number of system-wide centers (at period end)		815			774			815			774
System-wide sales	$	218,499		$	40,252		$	375,462		$	198,256
Same-store sales(1)		6.9	%		(76.3	)%		1.3	%		(44.3	)%
New center openings		7			8			19			24


	For the Thirteen Weeks Ended						For the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
(in thousands, except operating data and percentages)	September 24, 2022			September 25, 2021			September 24, 2022			September 25, 2021
Number of system-wide centers (at period end)		911			833			911			833
System-wide sales	$	235,162		$	219,117		$	673,193		$	594,579
Same-store sales(1)		4.7	%		10.6	%		11.7	%		4.7	%
New center openings		18			18			58			37


	For the Thirteen Weeks Ended						For the Twenty-Six Weeks Ended						For the Thirteen Weeks Ended				For the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended
	June 26, 2021			June 27, 2020			June 26, 2021			June 27, 2020			September 24, 2022		September 25, 2021		September 24, 2022		September 25, 2021
System-wide Centers
Beginning of Period		808			766			796			750			893		815		853		796
Openings		8			10			21			26			18		18		58		39
Closures		(1	)		(2	)		(2	)		(2	)		—		—		—		(2	)
End of Period		815			774			815			774			911		833		911		833


Exhibit Number		Description
2.1*		~~Reorganization Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among European Wax Center, Inc. and the other parties thereto.~~
2.2*		~~Merger Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among European Wax Center, Inc. and the other parties thereto.~~
2.3*		~~Merger Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among European Wax Center, Inc. and the other parties thereto.~~
~~3.1~~		~~Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on August 4, 2021).~~
~~3.2~~		~~Amended and Restated By-laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on August 4, 2021).~~
~~10.1~~		Credit Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2021, among EW Intermediate Holdco, LLC, the several lenders from time to time party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and a letter of credit issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 9, 2021).
~~10.2~~		~~Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on July 28, 2021).~~
10.3*		~~Stockholders Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among European Wax Center, Inc. and the stockholders named therein.~~
10.4*		~~Exchange Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among EWC Ventures, LLC, European Wax Center, Inc. and the holders party thereto.~~
10.5*		~~Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among European Wax Center, Inc. and the holders party thereto.~~
10.6*		~~Tax Receivable Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among European Wax Center, Inc. and the other parties thereto.~~
10.7*		~~Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of EWC Ventures, LLC, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among EWC Ventures, LLC and the other parties thereto.~~
10.8*		~~Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among EWC Ventures, LLC and the sellers named therein.~~
10.9*		~~Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among European Wax Center, Inc. and the sellers named therein.~~
10.10*		~~Class B Common Stock Subscription Agreement, dated as of August 4, 2021, by and among European Wax Center, Inc. and the subscribers named therein~~
10.11*		~~European Wax Center, Inc. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, effective as of August 4, 2021.~~
~~10.12+~~		Form of Employee Option Award Agreement for use with the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on July 13, 2021).
~~10.13+~~		Form of Employee Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for use with the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on July 13, 2021).
31.1*		Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*		Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**		Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**		Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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	European Wax Center, Inc.

Date: ~~September 14, 2021~~November 3, 2022	By:	/s/ DAVID P. BERG
		David P. Berg
		Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: ~~September 14, 2021~~November 3, 2022	By:	/s/ ~~JENNIFER C. VANDERVELDT~~DAVID L. WILLIS
		~~Jennifer C. Vanderveldt~~David L. Willis
		Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)