IHOP vs Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza Franchise Comparison

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.

Do you want to own THE VERY BEST ? Sam & Louie's is ranked in the Top 500 Franchises in United States by Entrepreneur Magazine. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to become franchise owners in the Midwest. Even if you have no previous franchising or restaurant experience, Sam & Louie's can help you own your own business.Sam & Louie's specializes in an exciting specialty food concept, the demand for which continues to grow steadily. By becoming a Sam & Louie's franchisee, you can be part of this exciting and rewarding field.Sam & Louie's is currently experiencing rapid growth both in individual location sales and in the number of locations. The Pizza business is booming. Just look at these facts: *Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza EACH DAY, or about 350 slices per second. *Pizza is a $30+ BILLION per year industry. Approximately 3 BILLION pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year. (Source: Blumenfeld and Associates.) *Pizzerias represent 17% of all restaurants. (Source: Food Industry News.) *Pizza accounts for more that 10% of all foodservice sales. (Source: Food Industry News.) *93% of Americans eat AT LEAST one pizza per month. (Source: Bolla Wines.) *66.66% of Americans order pizza for a casual evening with friends. (Source: Bolla Wines.) *Each man, woman and child in America eats an average of 46 slices, (23 pounds), of pizza per year. (Source: Packaged Facts, New York.) *Italian food ranks as the most popular ethnic food in America. (Source: National Restaurant Association.) *According to a recent Gallop Poll, children between the ages of 3 and 11 prefer PIZZA over all other food groups for lunch and dinner. *A study done by a U.S. Department of Agriculture statistician and home economist found that in a three-day survey period, 42% of children between the ages of 6 and 11 had eaten pizza. (Source: Smithsonian Magazine.) *94% of the population of the U.S. eats pizza. (Source: Parade Magazine.)

Sam & Louie's terrific menu Not only do we have great pizza, but our extensive menu has something for everyone - Pizza, Calzones, Strombolis, Pastas, Hoagies, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads and Gluten Free options.Sam & Louie's will also provide assistance and, in some cases, have final approval on the following: *Site selection and lease negotiation *Layout and design of your restaurant *Classroom and in-store training *Use of the Sam & Louie's confidential recipes *On-going operational and marketing support *Food and labor controls *Accounting systems

To find out more about the Sam & Louie's franchise opportunity, please submit the form to the right and you will be contacted. *This franchise is listed on the FRANCHISE REGISTRY and is eligible to offer expedited loan processing through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).