Code Ninjas vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Code Ninjas runs $169K–$339K. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $2.8M.
Code Ninjas
$169K–$339K
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.8M
Code Ninjas costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Code Ninjas | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $169K–$339K | $1.6M–$4.5M | Code Ninjas |
| Franchise Fee | $26,000 | $20,000 | Planet Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 8.0% | 7.0% | Planet Fitness |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 7.0% | Code Ninjas |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $3.0M | Code Ninjas |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $800K | Code Ninjas |
| Est. Break-Even | 8.4 yr | 72.1 yr | Code Ninjas |
Code Ninjas Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $169K–$339K
- Franchise Fee
- $26,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
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
Code Ninjas costs $2.8M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Planet Fitness also wins on royalty rate.