BrightStar Care vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $2.9M.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.9M
BrightStar Care costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $1.6M–$4.5M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $20,000 | Planet Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 7.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 7.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $3.0M | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $800K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 72.1 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
Planet Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$4.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $4.2M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $2.9M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.