Anytime Fitness vs McDonald's Franchise Cost 2026
Anytime Fitness runs $378K–$783K. McDonald's runs $1.3M–$2.3M. The gap at midpoint: $1.2M.
Anytime Fitness
$378K–$783K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.2M
Anytime Fitness costs less
McDonald's
$1.3M–$2.3M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Anytime Fitness | McDonald's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $378K–$783K | $1.3M–$2.3M | Anytime Fitness |
| Franchise Fee | $42,500 | $45,000 | Anytime Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 4.0% | McDonald's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 4.0% | Anytime Fitness |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $500K | Anytime Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $500K | Anytime Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 14.0 yr | 14.1 yr | Anytime Fitness |
Anytime Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $378K–$783K
- Franchise Fee
- $42,500
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
McDonald's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.3M–$2.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.2M
Bottom Line
Anytime Fitness costs $1.2M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. McDonald's also wins on royalty rate.