About IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) Franchise
IHOP is one of the most iconic breakfast restaurant brands in America, known for its extensive pancake menu, all day breakfast offerings, and family friendly dining atmosphere.
The Non Traditional Program offers franchise opportunities for IHOP locations in non traditional venues such as airports, universities, military bases, travel plazas, and other high traffic, captive audience locations.
The franchise fee is $35,000.
IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 4.5% of total gross sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3.5% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $782,498 – $4,041,265 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $782K–$4.0M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (4.5% of total gross sales) and marketing fee (3.5% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Amount Payment be Made Low High Low High Low High Initial Franchise | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Major Equipment, | $150,000 | $525,000 |
| Smallware | $15,000 | $38,000 |
| Inventory | $50,000 | $100,000 |
| Working Capital | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| Site Approval Costs | $0 | $50,000 |
| Opening Training | $0 | $65,000 |
| s check or wire transfer POS Setup, | $3,500 | $9,000 |
| per | $1,100 | $3,800 |
| per | $1,300 | $4,500 |
| Kitchen Display | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| suppliers Server Tablets with | $7,500 | $30,000 |
| supplier wire transfer Implementation | $500 | $2,000 |
| s check or wire transfer POS System | $20,000 | $60,000 |
| Suppliers month month month month month month suppliers Ordering Kiosks | $0 | $6,700 |
| suppliers Initial Additional | $4,000 | $7,000 |
| per | $4,000 | $7,000 |
| Design Service Fee | $6,700 | $6,700 |
| Supply Chain Co- | $0 | $100 |
| TRAY POS | $600 | $1,800 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $0 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) System Growth
IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) currently operates 0 franchised locations and 646 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) Franchise — FAQ
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