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CycleBar vs Mathnasium Franchise Cost 2026

CycleBar runs $284K–$487K. Mathnasium runs $112K–$149K. The gap at midpoint: $255K.

CycleBar

$284K–$487K

total investment

Investment Difference

$255K

Mathnasium costs less

Mathnasium

$112K–$149K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category CycleBar Mathnasium Lower Cost
Total Investment $284K–$487K $112K–$149K Mathnasium
Franchise Fee $49,500 $49,000 Mathnasium
Royalty Rate 7.0% 10.0% CycleBar
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 2.0% CycleBar
Net Worth Required $500K $100K Mathnasium
Liquid Capital $200K $100K Mathnasium
Est. Break-Even 12.4 yr 6.2 yr Mathnasium

CycleBar Profile

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

Mathnasium Profile

Category
education
Total Investment
$112K–$149K
Franchise Fee
$49,000
Royalty
10.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$350K
Full Mathnasium Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Mathnasium costs $255K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. CycleBar also wins on royalty rate.