Orangetheory vs Snap Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. Snap Fitness runs $181K–$507K. The gap at midpoint: $685K.
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Investment Difference
$685K
Snap Fitness costs less
Snap Fitness
$181K–$507K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Orangetheory | Snap Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $563K–$1.5M | $181K–$507K | Snap Fitness |
| Franchise Fee | $59,950 | $20,000 | Snap Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 8.0% | 6.0% | Snap Fitness |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 2.0% | Orangetheory |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $250K | Snap Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $100K | Snap Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 17.2 yr | 13.0 yr | Snap Fitness |
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
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 $685K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Snap Fitness also wins on royalty rate.