Anytime Fitness vs Home Instead Franchise Cost 2026
Anytime Fitness runs $378K–$783K. Home Instead runs $115K–$125K. The gap at midpoint: $460K.
Anytime Fitness
$378K–$783K
total investment
Investment Difference
$460K
Home Instead costs less
Home Instead
$115K–$125K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Anytime Fitness | Home Instead | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $378K–$783K | $115K–$125K | Home Instead |
| Franchise Fee | $42,500 | $59,000 | Anytime Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.0% | Anytime Fitness |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 1.0% | Home Instead |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $200K | Home Instead |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $100K | Anytime Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 14.0 yr | 0.8 yr | Home Instead |
Anytime Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $378K–$783K
- Franchise Fee
- $42,500
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
Home Instead Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $115K–$125K
- Franchise Fee
- $59,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.5M
Bottom Line
Home Instead costs $460K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Anytime Fitness also wins on royalty rate.