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Rent Affordability Calculator

Compare total occupancy cost to projected revenue and see the maximum rent that fits your target ratio before you sign a lease.

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At target occupancy ratio

Total occupancy cost
$8,100/mo
Actual occupancy ratio
9.5%
Max affordable rent
$7,600/mo
Variance vs target
-0.5%

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How this is calculated

Rent load is one of the fastest sanity checks in franchise site selection. Compare the lease against your revenue pro forma, not the broker's flyer.

  • Total occupancy = base rent + CAM (common area maintenance) + any pass-through charges included in your lease.
  • Occupancy ratio = total occupancy ÷ projected monthly revenue × 100. Many wellness concepts target 8 to 12% (estimate); clinical or premium sites may run higher if ticket averages support it.
  • Max affordable total occupancy = projected revenue × target occupancy %.
  • Max affordable rent = max affordable total occupancy minus CAM. Use this as a ceiling when negotiating or comparing sites.

Worked example

At $85K projected revenue, $7,200 rent + $900 CAM = 9.5% occupancy vs a 10% target: within range (estimate).

All outputs are planning estimates, not guarantees. Consult the brand FDD and your advisors for decisions.