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CycleBar vs Dogtopia Franchise Cost 2026

CycleBar runs $284K–$487K. Dogtopia runs $644K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $682K.

CycleBar

$284K–$487K

total investment

Investment Difference

$682K

CycleBar costs less

Dogtopia

$644K–$1.5M

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category CycleBar Dogtopia Lower Cost
Total Investment $284K–$487K $644K–$1.5M CycleBar
Franchise Fee $49,500 $49,500 CycleBar
Royalty Rate 7.0% 7.0% CycleBar
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 2.0% CycleBar
Net Worth Required $500K $750K CycleBar
Liquid Capital $200K $300K CycleBar
Est. Break-Even 12.4 yr 19.4 yr CycleBar

CycleBar Profile

Category
fitness
Total Investment
$284K–$487K
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Royalty
7.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$520K
Full CycleBar Cost Breakdown →

Dogtopia Profile

Category
pet
Total Investment
$644K–$1.5M
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Royalty
7.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.1M
Full Dogtopia Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

CycleBar costs $682K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. CycleBar also wins on royalty rate.