Hand and Stone vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026
Hand and Stone runs $531K–$663K. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $432K.
Hand and Stone
$531K–$663K
total investment
Investment Difference
$432K
Hand and Stone costs less
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Hand and Stone | Orangetheory | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $531K–$663K | $563K–$1.5M | Hand and Stone |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $59,950 | Hand and Stone |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 8.0% | Hand and Stone |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.0% | 2.0% | Orangetheory |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.0M | Hand and Stone |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $500K | Hand and Stone |
| Est. Break-Even | 7.8 yr | 17.2 yr | Hand and Stone |
Hand and Stone Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $531K–$663K
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Hand and Stone costs $432K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Hand and Stone also wins on royalty rate.