Cookout vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $2.2M.
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.2M
Cookout costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Cookout | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $500K–$1.2M | $1.6M–$4.5M | Cookout |
| Franchise Fee | $0 | $20,000 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 7.0% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 7.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $3.0M | Cookout |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $800K | Cookout |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.8 yr | 72.1 yr | Cookout |
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
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
Cookout costs $2.2M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.