European Wax Center (NASDAQ: EWCZ) files 8-K on fiscal year commentary

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

European Wax Center, Inc. filed a Form 8-K to report that it issued a press release on January 12, 2026 with commentary regarding its fiscal year ended January 3, 2026. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into the report.

The company notes that the information provided under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01, as well as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished rather than filed, meaning it is not subject to certain liability provisions under the Securities Exchange Act and will only be included in other filings if specifically referenced.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2026

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-40714	86-3150064
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
5830 Granite Parkway, 3rd Floor
Plano, Texas				75024
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (469) 264-8123

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share		EWCZ		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

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. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 12, 2026, European Wax Center, Inc. issued a press release including certain commentary regarding the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026. A copy of the press release issued is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

All of the information included in Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this report and Exhibit 99.1 hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
 

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press release including certain commentary regarding the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026 issued by European Wax Center, Inc. on January 12, 2026
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

			EUROPEAN WAX CENTER, INC.
Date:	January 12, 2026	By:	/s/ THOMAS KIM
			Name: Thomas Kim Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did European Wax Center (EWCZ) disclose in this Form 8-K?

European Wax Center, Inc. reported that it issued a press release on January 12, 2026 providing certain commentary regarding its fiscal year ended January 3, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Which fiscal period does the European Wax Center (EWCZ) press release address?

The press release furnished by European Wax Center, Inc. includes commentary regarding the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026.

Is the European Wax Center (EWCZ) earnings commentary considered furnished or filed?

The company states that all information in Item 2.02, Item 9.01, and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Where can investors find the detailed fiscal year commentary for European Wax Center (EWCZ)?

The detailed commentary is contained in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K filed by European Wax Center, Inc.

Who signed the European Wax Center (EWCZ) Form 8-K related to fiscal year commentary?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of European Wax Center, Inc. by Thomas Kim, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, dated January 12, 2026.

What exhibits are included with this European Wax Center (EWCZ) Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, the press release with commentary on the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026, and Exhibit 104, the Cover Page Interactive Data File.