L and L Franchise vs IHOP Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of L and L Franchise vs IHOP including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
L and L Franchise Franchise
IHOP Franchise
Investment $133,700 - $535,000$414,866 - $3,374,043
Franchise Fee $30,000$40,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 3%-4%4.5%
Advertising Fee 1%-2%3.5%
Year Founded 19761958
Year Franchised 19911960
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
L and L Franchise Franchise
IHOP Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
L and L Franchise Franchise
IHOP Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
L and L Franchise Franchise
IHOP Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 168 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours -
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
L and L Franchise Franchise
IHOP Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About L and L Franchise

L&L Franchise, Inc., the parent company of L&L Drive-Inn and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has expanded across Hawaii and mainland United States to include over 175 locations serving the best in Hawaiian Barbecue(SM) Hawaiian style cuisine. The company's approach in providing great food and Aloha spirit has been well received by many throughout the United States. The franchise continues to grow at a rate of one store per week. 

Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee
"Entrepreneur
#165 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#207 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


About IHOP

The IHOP restaurant chain has been serving a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner selections for more than 57 years. IHOP enjoys a rich heritage and almost universal awareness. Our brand has been built upon the strenght of our franchisees, vendors partners and dedicated employees. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operate by Glendale, California based IHOP Corp. There are over 1,280 IHOP restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of an IHOP franchise at a non-traditional venue is as follows:
  • Full-Service Program: $693,266 to $3,374,043
  • IHOP Limited-Service Program: $414,866 to $1,427,418
This includes Initial Fees of $39,000 to $79,480 per Full-Service Restaurant and $23,500 to $48,480 per IHOP Limited-Service Restaurant to be developed which must be paid to the Franchisor or an IHOP Affiliate.

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