Planet Fitness vs Sport Clips Franchise Cost 2026
Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. Sport Clips runs $266K–$439K. The gap at midpoint: $2.7M.
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.7M
Sport Clips costs less
Sport Clips
$266K–$439K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Planet Fitness | Sport Clips | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$4.5M | $266K–$439K | Sport Clips |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $25,000 | Planet Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 6.0% | Sport Clips |
| Ad Fund Fee | 7.0% | 5.0% | Sport Clips |
| Net Worth Required | $3.0M | $400K | Sport Clips |
| Liquid Capital | $800K | $200K | Sport Clips |
| Est. Break-Even | 72.1 yr | 22.1 yr | Sport Clips |
Planet Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$4.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $4.2M
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 $2.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Sport Clips also wins on royalty rate.