IHOP vs Original Joe's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
IHOP Franchise
Original Joe's Franchise
Investment $414,866 - $3,374,043$950,000
Franchise Fee $40,000 - $50,000$39,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%5%
Advertising Fee 3.5%2%
Year Founded 19581998
Year Franchised 19600
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -50% of then curr. Fran. fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
IHOP Franchise
Original Joe's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
IHOP Franchise
Original Joe's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
IHOP Franchise
Original Joe's Franchise
Training -30 days at corporate office and up to 14 days onsite at franchise location
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
IHOP Franchise
Original Joe's Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

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 Original Joe's

Original Joe's is about delicious, generous portions of real food. Quality beers on tap. Down-to-earth service and an easy-going atmosphere. It's immediately comfortable, but definitely not run-of-the-mill. A place you can meet business associates for an enjoyable lunch, or old friends for a casual night out. The Original Joe's concept was created in 1997 and has grown into a strong brand that supports several locations, each one with its own distinctive characteristics. Essentially, the Original Joe's franchise is about moving beyond both the typically bland chain restaurant atmosphere and the hipper-than-thou upscale casual dining attitude. And this convivial, round-the-way feel is exactly what the Joe's target customer group is demanding. As a concept with exceptional growth potential, Original Joe's features an uncomplicated franchise model, simple guidelines and standards, and proven profitability. Currently, the Original Joe's Franchise Group is offering like-minded, forward-looking entrepreneurs the opportunity to launch additional Original Joe's locations. So if you want to be a part of a family, not another cookie-cutter organization, give FranWorks a call. Ask for Paul.