Comfort Keepers vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Comfort Keepers runs $86K–$148K. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $2.9M.
Comfort Keepers
$86K–$148K
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.9M
Comfort Keepers costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Comfort Keepers | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $86K–$148K | $1.6M–$4.5M | Comfort Keepers |
| Franchise Fee | $42,500 | $20,000 | Planet Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 7.0% | Comfort Keepers |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 7.0% | Comfort Keepers |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $3.0M | Comfort Keepers |
| Liquid Capital | $75K | $800K | Comfort Keepers |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.1 yr | 72.1 yr | Comfort Keepers |
Comfort Keepers Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $86K–$148K
- Franchise Fee
- $42,500
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
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
Comfort Keepers costs $2.9M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Comfort Keepers also wins on royalty rate.