CycleBar vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026
CycleBar runs $284K–$487K. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $643K.
CycleBar
$284K–$487K
total investment
Investment Difference
$643K
CycleBar costs less
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | CycleBar | Orangetheory | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $284K–$487K | $563K–$1.5M | CycleBar |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $59,950 | CycleBar |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 8.0% | CycleBar |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 2.0% | CycleBar |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.0M | CycleBar |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $500K | CycleBar |
| Est. Break-Even | 12.4 yr | 17.2 yr | CycleBar |
CycleBar Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $284K–$487K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
CycleBar costs $643K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. CycleBar also wins on royalty rate.