Anytime Fitness vs BrightStar Care Franchise Cost 2026
Anytime Fitness runs $378K–$783K. BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. The gap at midpoint: $407K.
Anytime Fitness
$378K–$783K
total investment
Investment Difference
$407K
BrightStar Care costs less
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Anytime Fitness | BrightStar Care | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $378K–$783K | $113K–$232K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $42,500 | $50,000 | Anytime Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.25% | Anytime Fitness |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 2.5% | Anytime Fitness |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $500K | Anytime Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $200K | Anytime Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 14.0 yr | 1.0 yr | BrightStar Care |
Anytime Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $378K–$783K
- Franchise Fee
- $42,500
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
BrightStar Care Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $113K–$232K
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.25%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.0M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $407K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Anytime Fitness also wins on royalty rate.