Cookout vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026
Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $179K.
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$179K
Cookout costs less
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Cookout | Orangetheory | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $500K–$1.2M | $563K–$1.5M | Cookout |
| Franchise Fee | $0 | $59,950 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 8.0% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.0M | Cookout |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $500K | Cookout |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.8 yr | 17.2 yr | Cookout |
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Cookout costs $179K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.