Cookout vs Snap Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. Snap Fitness runs $181K–$507K. The gap at midpoint: $505K.
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$505K
Snap Fitness costs less
Snap Fitness
$181K–$507K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Cookout | Snap Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $500K–$1.2M | $181K–$507K | Snap Fitness |
| Franchise Fee | $0 | $20,000 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 6.0% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $250K | Snap Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $100K | Snap Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.8 yr | 13.0 yr | Cookout |
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Snap Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $181K–$507K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Bottom Line
Snap Fitness costs $505K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.