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CrossFit Break-Even Calculator
Find out how much revenue and how many members your CrossFit affiliate needs to break even each month.
CrossFit box owners think in active members, not contribution margin formulas. This calculator translates your fixed costs and variable percentages into actionable monthly targets: revenue needed, members required, and progress toward break-even.
- Break-even revenue = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin %
- Contribution margin = 100% − Coach Payroll % − Variable Costs %
- Most affiliates need 80–120 members to break even
Built for affiliate owners planning new locations, evaluating slow months, and setting membership growth goals.
Source: BizMetricsHQ Composite CrossFit affiliate operator benchmarks (2025–2026). Methodology
Your Numbers
Model monthly break-even from fixed costs and member economics.
Break-Even Revenue
$56,000/mo
Below vs benchmark
Members Needed
267
Contribution Margin
50%
Members To Goal
47
Revenue Gap
$10,000
Industry Benchmark
~120 members to break even
+147 vs median member target
CrossFit Benchmarks
| Metric | Average |
|---|---|
| Coach Payroll | 35 – 45% |
| Fixed Costs (monthly) | $22K – $38K |
| Revenue Per Member | $165 – $285/mo |
| Break-Even Members | 80 – 120 |
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- Affiliate Valuation Multiples
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many members does a CrossFit gym need to break even?
Most affiliates break even between 80–120 active members depending on rent, coach payroll, and ancillary revenue. At $210/mo revenue per member and ~50% contribution margin, roughly 100 members covers $28K in monthly fixed costs.
What are typical fixed costs for a CrossFit gym?
Monthly fixed costs typically include rent ($8K–$15K), insurance, affiliate fees, software, and owner salary allocation — often $22K–$38K total before variable coach payroll.
How do you calculate CrossFit break-even revenue?
Divide monthly fixed costs by contribution margin percentage. If fixed costs are $28K and contribution margin is 50%, break-even revenue is $56K/mo.