Burger King vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $1.5M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.5M
Orangetheory costs less
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Orangetheory | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $563K–$1.5M | Orangetheory |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $59,950 | Burger King |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 8.0% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 2.0% | Orangetheory |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $1.0M | Orangetheory |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $500K | Burger King |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 17.2 yr | Orangetheory |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
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 $1.5M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.