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
Mathnasium Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $112K–$149K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,000
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $350K
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.