Buffalo Wild Wings vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $250K.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$250K
Buffalo Wild Wings costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $1.6M–$4.5M | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $20,000 | Planet Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 7.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 7.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $3.0M | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $800K | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 72.1 yr | Buffalo Wild Wings |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
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
Buffalo Wild Wings costs $250K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.