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Camp Bow Wow vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026

Camp Bow Wow runs $880K–$1.6M. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $1.8M.

Camp Bow Wow

$880K–$1.6M

total investment

Investment Difference

$1.8M

Camp Bow Wow costs less

Planet Fitness

$1.6M–$4.5M

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Camp Bow Wow Planet Fitness Lower Cost
Total Investment $880K–$1.6M $1.6M–$4.5M Camp Bow Wow
Franchise Fee $50,000 $20,000 Planet Fitness
Royalty Rate 7.0% 7.0% Camp Bow Wow
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 7.0% Camp Bow Wow
Net Worth Required $1.0M $3.0M Camp Bow Wow
Liquid Capital $300K $800K Camp Bow Wow
Est. Break-Even 20.4 yr 72.1 yr Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow Profile

Category
pet
Total Investment
$880K–$1.6M
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Royalty
7.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.2M
Full Camp Bow Wow Cost Breakdown →

Planet Fitness Profile

Category
fitness
Total Investment
$1.6M–$4.5M
Franchise Fee
$20,000
Royalty
7.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$4.2M
Full Planet Fitness Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Camp Bow Wow costs $1.8M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Camp Bow Wow also wins on royalty rate.