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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…

Total Investment
$782K$4.0M
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Royalty Rate
4.5% of total gross sales Gross Sales
Total Units
646
Franchising Since
N/A

🌻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

Minimum Investment
$782K
Average Investment
$2.4M
Maximum Investment
$4.0M
Fee TypeAmountNotes
Initial Franchise Fee$35,000One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee4.5% of total gross sales of gross salesOngoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund3.5% of Gross SalesNational brand fund
Total Investment Range$782,498$4,041,265Includes 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)

ItemLowHigh
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 TypeAmount
Transfer Fee$7,500
Renewal Fee$5,000
Technology Fee$0

🏦Financing (Item 10)

DetailInformation
Financing AvailableNo
DescriptionFranchisor does not offer financing.

📊IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) Franchise Earnings — Item 19

Revenue Range
$1.2M$1.8M

Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.

IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) Litigation & Risk Flags

26 Pending Actions ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Bankruptcy History DisclosedA bankruptcy disclosure is present in this FDD.

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

Total Units
646
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
646

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

The total investment to open a IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) franchise ranges from $782,498 to $4,041,265, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) charges a royalty fee of 4.5% of total gross sales of gross sales, plus a 3.5% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) franchise owners report . Past performance does not guarantee future results.
IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program) has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $782,498-$4,041,265, a 4.5% of total gross sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 26 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $782,498 to $4,041,265 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.

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IHOP Franchisor(Non-Traditional Program)
Total Investment
$782K$4.0M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$35,000
Royalty4.5% of total gross sales
Marketing Fee3.5% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units646
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending Litigation26 actions
Bankruptcy HistoryYes
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