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Fitness & Health

Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $1,602,500–$4,452,500. Franchise fee: $20,000. Royalty: 7.0% + 7.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$20,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$1,602,500–$4,452,500
Total Investment
Full startup range
7.0% + 7.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$4200K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Planet Fitness

Real Estate & Buildout $1,500,000
Equipment & Fixtures $1,200,000
Initial Inventory $15,000
Initial Marketing $50,000
Working Capital Reserve $300,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$3,000,000
Liquid Capital Required
$800,000

vs. Fitness & Health Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
+348% vs. avg ($675K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+0.7% vs. avg (6.3%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for Fitness & Health franchises. Actual results vary.

~72.1 years

Based on $4200K estimated annual revenue, 15% net margin, and 7.0+7.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.