BrightStar Care vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $857K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$857K
BrightStar Care costs less
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Orangetheory | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $563K–$1.5M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $59,950 | BrightStar Care |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 8.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 2.0% | Orangetheory |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.0M | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $500K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 17.2 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
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $857K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.