Jersey Mike's vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $2.5M.
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.5M
Jersey Mike's costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Jersey Mike's | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $252K–$755K | $1.6M–$4.5M | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $18,500 | $20,000 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 6.5% | 7.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 7.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $3.0M | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $800K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 13.7 yr | 72.1 yr | Jersey Mike's |
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
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
Jersey Mike's costs $2.5M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Jersey Mike's also wins on royalty rate.