McDonald's vs Snap Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
McDonald's runs $1.3M–$2.3M. Snap Fitness runs $181K–$507K. The gap at midpoint: $1.5M.
McDonald's
$1.3M–$2.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.5M
Snap Fitness costs less
Snap Fitness
$181K–$507K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | McDonald's | Snap Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.3M–$2.3M | $181K–$507K | Snap Fitness |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $20,000 | Snap Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 6.0% | McDonald's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 2.0% | Snap Fitness |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $250K | Snap Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $100K | Snap Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 14.1 yr | 13.0 yr | Snap Fitness |
McDonald's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.3M–$2.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.2M
Snap Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $181K–$507K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Bottom Line
Snap Fitness costs $1.5M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. McDonald's also wins on royalty rate.