Ruby Tuesday vs IHOP Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ruby Tuesday Franchise
IHOP Franchise
Investment $1,559,650 - $3,877,400$414,866 - $3,374,043
Franchise Fee $35,000$40,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 4% of gross sales4.5%
Advertising Fee 1.5% of gross sales3.5%
Year Founded 19721958
Year Franchised 19971960
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ruby Tuesday Franchise
IHOP Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Ruby Tuesday Franchise
IHOP Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Ruby Tuesday Franchise
IHOP Franchise
Training --
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Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Ruby Tuesday Franchise
IHOP Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Ruby Tuesday

 Joining the Ruby Tuesday franchise family will open the door to an exciting future. Since 1972, we've set the highest standards in culinary excellence and restaurant innovations. We've positioned ourselves as a leader in restaurant technology and achieved the highest level of operational expertise. Franchise opportunities are now open for interested investors and potential restaurant franchisees in many areas of the world, both internationally and domestically.

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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