CycleBar vs RE/MAX Franchise Cost 2026
CycleBar runs $284K–$487K. RE/MAX runs $37K–$224K. The gap at midpoint: $255K.
CycleBar
$284K–$487K
total investment
Investment Difference
$255K
RE/MAX costs less
RE/MAX
$37K–$224K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | CycleBar | RE/MAX | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $284K–$487K | $37K–$224K | RE/MAX |
| Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $25,000 | RE/MAX |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 0.0% | RE/MAX |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 0.0% | RE/MAX |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $0 | RE/MAX |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $35K | RE/MAX |
| Est. Break-Even | 12.4 yr | 1.4 yr | RE/MAX |
CycleBar Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $284K–$487K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $520K
RE/MAX Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $37K–$224K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $800K
Bottom Line
RE/MAX costs $255K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. RE/MAX also wins on royalty rate.