Buffalo Wild Wings vs Snap Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Snap Fitness runs $181K–$507K. The gap at midpoint: $2.4M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.4M
Snap Fitness costs less
Snap Fitness
$181K–$507K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Snap Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $181K–$507K | Snap Fitness |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $20,000 | Snap Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 6.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 2.0% | Snap Fitness |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $250K | Snap Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $100K | Snap Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 13.0 yr | Snap Fitness |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Snap Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $181K–$507K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Bottom Line
Snap Fitness costs $2.4M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.