Franchise Comparator

F45 Training vs Planet Fitness: franchise cost side by side

F45 Training is the cheaper of the two to open, from $362,300; Planet Fitness starts at $1,282,500.

Every figure comes from the brand's FDD, the disclosure file it must hand you before you sign.

F45 Training is the cheaper to open, from $362,300.

Planet Fitness starts at $1,282,500, the lowest cost to open given in each FDD.

From each FDDF45 Training logoF45 TrainingPlanet Fitness logoPlanet Fitness
Total cost to open$362,300 to $857,700$1,282,500 to $5,386,000
Upfront fee$60,000$40,000
Royalty (ongoing fee)7% of gross sales or $2,500 a month, whichever is more7% of membership dues paid by bank draft
Marketing fundup to 2% of gross sales or $200 a month, whichever is more2% of membership fees (up to 3%)
Published sales$480,832 a year (average of 676 locations, 2025 to 2026)$1,873,231 a year (membership fees, based on just some of its gyms)
Outlets707 franchised, 2 company2,432 franchised, 277 company
Year filed20262026

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