Krieger's vs IHOP Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Krieger's Franchise
IHOP Franchise
Investment $450,000$414,866 - $3,374,043
Franchise Fee $30,000$40,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 5%4.5%
Advertising Fee -3.5%
Year Founded 19911958
Year Franchised 20021960
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Krieger's Franchise
IHOP Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Management expertise
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    Financing Options
     
    Krieger's 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
     
    Krieger's Franchise
    IHOP Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 85% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Krieger's Franchise
    IHOP Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Krieger's

    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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