IHOP vs House of Jazz Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
IHOP Franchise
House of Jazz Franchise
Investment $414,866 - $3,374,043$750,000 - $1,200,000
Franchise Fee $40,000 - $50,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%5%
Advertising Fee 3.5%2%
Year Founded 19581981
Year Franchised 19602012
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
IHOP Franchise
House of Jazz Franchise
Experience -Excellent promoter

Financing Options
 
IHOP Franchise
House of Jazz Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
IHOP Franchise
House of Jazz Franchise
Training -yes
Support -yes
Marketing -yes
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
IHOP Franchise
House of Jazz Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

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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About House of Jazz

Restaurant and club home to Canada's finest jazz musicians since 1981, built by Montrealer Georges Durst. Features menus and profiles of recent and former musicians. Whether you're a party of 2 or 22 coming to have lunch, dinner or cocktails, the House of Jazz staff always does the utmost to make your experience memorable. House of Jazz is looking to expand in major cities across Canada and the U.S.A. If you're interested in a one-of-a-kind opportunity, contact Pierre Payette, cell 450-712-2377 or email [email protected]