Buffalo Wild Wings vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $1.7M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.7M
Orangetheory costs less
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Orangetheory | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $563K–$1.5M | Orangetheory |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $59,950 | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 8.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 2.0% | Orangetheory |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $1.0M | Orangetheory |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $500K | Orangetheory |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 17.2 yr | Orangetheory |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Orangetheory costs $1.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.