BrightStar Care vs F45 Training Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. F45 Training runs $315K–$529K. The gap at midpoint: $249K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$249K
BrightStar Care costs less
F45 Training
$315K–$529K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | F45 Training | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $315K–$529K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 | BrightStar Care |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 7.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 2.0% | F45 Training |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $600K | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $200K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 12.1 yr | BrightStar Care |
BrightStar Care Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $113K–$232K
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.25%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.0M
F45 Training Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $315K–$529K
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $580K
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $249K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.