Chick-fil-A vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $1.7M.
Chick-fil-A
$342K–$2.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.7M
Chick-fil-A costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Chick-fil-A | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $342K–$2.2M | $1.6M–$4.5M | Chick-fil-A |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $20,000 | Chick-fil-A |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 7.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 7.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $3.0M | Chick-fil-A |
| Liquid Capital | $10K | $800K | Chick-fil-A |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.3 yr | 72.1 yr | Chick-fil-A |
Chick-fil-A Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $342K–$2.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $10,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.1M
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
Chick-fil-A costs $1.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Chick-fil-A also wins on royalty rate.