WAXON Laser + Waxbar Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate National Expansion

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WAXON Laser + Waxbar Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate National Expansion

2025-04-22 19:22 Last Updated At：19:51

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2025--

WAXON Laser + Waxbar, one of Canada’s fastest-growing hair removal franchises, has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Fraser Clarke, owner of Massage Addict and a leading figure in the Canadian wellness franchise space. With over 25 years of experience scaling consumer health, wellness, and beauty brands, Clarke brings deep operational expertise and a proven track record of industry-leading franchise growth to WAXON’s next chapter.

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“After 13 years of building WAXON from the ground up, this moment is deeply meaningful,” said Lexi Miles Corrin, Founder and CEO of WAXON. “This partnership gives WAXON the resources, operational strength, and strategic counsel to reach its full potential. Our goal is clear: to become the number one provider of hair removal services in Canada. With Fraser, we have the right partner to get us there.”

Clarke will take an active role in the business, supporting growth and strategy alongside Founder and CEO Lexi Miles Corrin, who will continue to lead the company. It marks a pivotal moment for the WAXON brand, which has steadily grown to 24 locations across Canada, with four locations opening in the last four months and four additional locations in development.

“I’ve watched WAXON steadily carve out a leadership position in the hair removal space,” said Fraser Clarke. “Lexi has built something special—operationally sound, culturally strong, and ripe for national growth. We’re excited to bring our experience to the table and support WAXON’s next phase.”

The investment will focus on strengthening support for franchise partners, enhancing four-wall economics, and accelerating expansion into new markets, particularly across Western Canada. WAXON is also currently launching next-generation laser technology across all locations this year.

“This isn't just about scale—it’s about scaling smart,” added Miles Corrin. “We’re committed to maintaining the exceptional service, brand integrity, and community that have always differentiated WAXON, while expanding access to even more Canadians across the country.”

WAXON Laser + Waxbar currently has locations in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta and will continue to be headquartered in Toronto.

About WAXON Laser + Waxbar
Founded in 2012, WAXON is a leading Canadian beauty and wellness franchise specializing in laser hair removal and waxing. With 24 women-owned current locations and four more in development, WAXON is redefining the hair removal category with cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and a fresh, modern approach to self-care. For more information, please visit waxon.ca.

About Fraser Clarke
Fraser Clarke is a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in service-based health, wellness and beauty companies. He is the owner of Massage Addict, Canada’s largest provider of therapeutic wellness services, with 130 locations nationwide. Clarke brings extensive franchise development, operations, and financial strategy expertise to his partnerships.

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Lexi Miles Corrin, Founder & CEO of WAXON Laser + Waxbar
Fraser Clarke, Investor & Owner of Massage Addict

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

2025-05-02 13:54 Last Updated At：14:03

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon sent the puck into traffic in front of the net. What happened next may go down as one of the biggest playoff goals he's ever “scored.”

MacKinnon got credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player and the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by beating the Stars 7-4 in Game 6 on Thursday night.

It was the bounce that kept the Avalanche from being bounced. The first-round playoff series heads to Dallas for Game 7 on Saturday.

On the winning goal, MacKinnon sent a pass near the goal that Sam Steel tried to clear. But it hit the shoulder of Colin Blackwell and caromed toward the net. Goaltender Jake Oettinger couldn't corral the fluttering puck with his glove.

“Super lucky,” MacKinnon said. “Hopefully we get more of those Saturday.”

For the Stars, they're trying to “laugh it off,” Oettinger said. Same with Valeri Nichushkin's goal to start the game that hit a stick, then a skate and went in. Or Cale Makar winding up for a slap shot, only to not get much of it and have it turn into the perfect pass to Artturi Lehkonen for a goal.

“They got better bounces than us,” Oettinger said. “Just can’t make it up. Obviously, (Blackwell) is not trying to knock it in our net.”

Nichushkin has been struggling in the series and taking his frustrations out on his sticks. He got on track with two goals, including the tying tally with 13:58 remaining. Lehkonen and Martin Necas also added goals, while Josh Manson and Makar scored into an empty net.

Makar, MacKinnon, Brock Nelson and captain Gabriel Landeskog each added two assists. Mackenzie Blackwood made 22 saves to send the first-round playoff series back to Dallas.

Stars coach Pete DeBoer is 8-0 all-time in Game 7s, while the Avalanche have lost the last six times they’ve been in a decisive seventh game of a series.

Asked if he liked Game 7s, Stars coach Pete DeBoer responded: “I'd rather win in six. I like Game 7s at home — I can tell you that.”

Colorado avoided having its season end at the hands of Dallas in a Game 6 at home for a second straight postseason. Stars forward and former Avalanche player Matt Duchene ended the second-round series a year ago in double overtime.

Trailing 2-0, the Stars erupted with a four-goal second period led by Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen. Hintz had two goals and two assists, while Rantanen added a goal and three assists against his former team. The Finnish standouts are the first pair of teammates in league history to each record four points in a playoff period, according to NHL Stats.

Mikael Granlund, another Finnish player, also scored in the pivotal period. Oettinger turned back 41 shots on a night the Avalanche outshot the Stars by a 48-26 margin.

“Both teams are going to be desperate,” Rantanen said of Game 7. "It's a tight series. I'm expecting the same thing Saturday.

There was a scary moment in the second period when Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel lost an edge and slid into the boards with Jack Drury on his back. Bichsel stayed down for a moment before being helped to the bench. Bichsel returned in the third period.

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