IHOP vs The Cheesecake Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
IHOP Franchise
The Cheesecake Cafe Franchise
Investment $414,866 - $3,374,043N/A
Franchise Fee $40,000 - $50,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee 3.5%-
Year Founded 1958-
Year Franchised 1960-
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Business Experience Requirements
 
IHOP Franchise
The Cheesecake Cafe Franchise
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Financing Options
 
IHOP Franchise
The Cheesecake Cafe Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
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The Cheesecake Cafe Franchise
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Expansion Plans
 
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The Cheesecake Cafe Franchise
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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 The Cheesecake Cafe

As one of Canada's most successful restaurant concepts, limited number of opportunities are now being offered to qualified individuals to become franchisers.The Cheesecake Cafe is a leader in the casual restaurant business. Lunch, brunch, dinner, drinks . . . the cafe meets the expectations of our guests and in return we are rewarded with exceptionally high sales volumes (one of the highest in the country!) Our success can be your success! Your future may be located in one of the markets we have targeted in Canada. Perhaps you presently own, or know of an existing restaurant that could be converted to a The Cheesecake Cafe. As a new franchisee, you will receive training at one of our cafes to teach you The Cheesecake Cafe system. If you already have restaurant management experience, you will appreciate the management system we employ to ensure success.