CycleBar vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
CycleBar runs $284K–$487K. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $2.6M.
CycleBar
$284K–$487K
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.6M
CycleBar costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | CycleBar | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $284K–$487K | $1.6M–$4.5M | CycleBar |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $20,000 | Planet Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 7.0% | CycleBar |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 7.0% | CycleBar |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $3.0M | CycleBar |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $800K | CycleBar |
| Est. Break-Even | 12.4 yr | 72.1 yr | CycleBar |
CycleBar Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $284K–$487K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
Planet Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$4.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $4.2M
Bottom Line
CycleBar costs $2.6M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. CycleBar also wins on royalty rate.