McDonald's vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026
McDonald's runs $1.3M–$2.3M. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $780K.
McDonald's
$1.3M–$2.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$780K
Orangetheory costs less
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | McDonald's | Orangetheory | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.3M–$2.3M | $563K–$1.5M | Orangetheory |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $59,950 | McDonald's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 8.0% | McDonald's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 2.0% | Orangetheory |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.0M | McDonald's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $500K | McDonald's |
| Est. Break-Even | 14.1 yr | 17.2 yr | McDonald's |
McDonald's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.3M–$2.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.2M
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Orangetheory costs $780K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. McDonald's also wins on royalty rate.