CAPEX Benchmark Estimator
Your CAPEX per square metre against budget, mid and premium tier benchmarks.
Model v1.0.0 · Data generated 2026-08-25 · 0 benchmark metrics
Select a scenario to pre-fill realistic defaults for that facility type.
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Mid-Tier Equipment CAPEX
$173,300
50% confidence · model v1.0.0
Budget window: $112,645 – $277,280
28-unit mixed fleet for 800 sqm prices at ~$173,300 mid-tier; the budget-to-premium spread is ±48%. Treat quotes outside this window as negotiation signals.
Where tiers actually differ
Frame, console ecosystem and service contracts move the multiple more than brand names do. Cardio consoles and connected strength drive most of the premium delta.
Full startup capital picture
Equipment is only part of opening capital — add build-out, pre-opening and working capital.
Estimate Total Startup Capital →Assumptions
- • Fleet density: 0.035 units/sqm
- • List prices: Per-profile typical US pricing
- • Tier multipliers: budget ×0.65 · mid ×1.0 · premium ×1.6
Limitations
- • Equipment only — Excludes delivery, installation and financing costs.
- • US list basis — Regional distributor pricing varies with freight and duty.
Data sources & method
This tool uses FitnessNav benchmark data: equipment useful life, maintenance %, energy consumption, pricing and scenario presets. Every assumption shown in the result references its benchmark metric. Benchmarks are verified over time through industry research — draft values are clearly flagged.