CycleBar vs Hand and Stone Franchise Cost 2026
CycleBar runs $284K–$487K. Hand and Stone runs $531K–$663K. The gap at midpoint: $211K.
CycleBar
$284K–$487K
total investment
Investment Difference
$211K
CycleBar costs less
Hand and Stone
$531K–$663K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | CycleBar | Hand and Stone | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $284K–$487K | $531K–$663K | CycleBar |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $45,000 | Hand and Stone |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 5.0% | Hand and Stone |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 3.0% | CycleBar |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $500K | CycleBar |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $250K | CycleBar |
| Est. Break-Even | 12.4 yr | 7.8 yr | Hand and Stone |
CycleBar Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $284K–$487K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
Hand and Stone Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $531K–$663K
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Bottom Line
CycleBar costs $211K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Hand and Stone also wins on royalty rate.