Anytime Fitness vs Cookout Franchise Cost 2026
Anytime Fitness runs $378K–$783K. Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. The gap at midpoint: $269K.
Anytime Fitness
$378K–$783K
total investment
Investment Difference
$269K
Anytime Fitness costs less
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Anytime Fitness | Cookout | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $378K–$783K | $500K–$1.2M | Anytime Fitness |
| Franchise Fee | $42,500 | $0 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 0.0% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 0.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $500K | Anytime Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $250K | Anytime Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 14.0 yr | 2.8 yr | Cookout |
Anytime Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $378K–$783K
- Franchise Fee
- $42,500
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Bottom Line
Anytime Fitness costs $269K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.