BrightStar Care vs Snap Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Snap Fitness runs $181K–$507K. The gap at midpoint: $171K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$171K
BrightStar Care costs less
Snap Fitness
$181K–$507K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Snap Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $181K–$507K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $20,000 | Snap Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 6.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 2.0% | Snap Fitness |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $250K | Snap Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $100K | Snap Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 13.0 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
Snap Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $181K–$507K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $171K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.