Orangetheory vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $676K.
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Investment Difference
$676K
Sport Clips costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Orangetheory | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $563K–$1.5M | $266K–$439K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $59,950 | $25,000 | Sport Clips |
| Royalty Rate | 8.0% | 6.0% | Sport Clips |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 5.0% | Orangetheory |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $400K | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $200K | Sport Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 17.2 yr | 22.1 yr | Orangetheory |
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Sport Clips Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $266K–$439K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $400K
Bottom Line
Sport Clips costs $676K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Sport Clips also wins on royalty rate.