FranchiseBudget

American Family Care vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026

American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $306K.

American Family Care

$1.0M–$1.6M

total investment

Investment Difference

$306K

Orangetheory costs less

Orangetheory

$563K–$1.5M

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category American Family Care Orangetheory Lower Cost
Total Investment $1.0M–$1.6M $563K–$1.5M Orangetheory
Franchise Fee $60,000 $59,950 Orangetheory
Royalty Rate 6.0% 8.0% American Family Care
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 2.0% American Family Care
Net Worth Required $1.5M $1.0M Orangetheory
Liquid Capital $550K $500K Orangetheory
Est. Break-Even 6.1 yr 17.2 yr American Family Care

American Family Care Profile

Category
health
Total Investment
$1.0M–$1.6M
Franchise Fee
$60,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$2.2M
Full American Family Care Cost Breakdown →

Orangetheory Profile

Category
fitness
Total Investment
$563K–$1.5M
Franchise Fee
$59,950
Royalty
8.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.2M
Full Orangetheory Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Orangetheory costs $306K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. American Family Care also wins on royalty rate.