IHOP vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
IHOP Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $414,866 - $3,374,043$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $40,000 - $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%4%
Advertising Fee 3.5%1%
Year Founded 19581986
Year Franchised 19601989
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
IHOP Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
IHOP Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
IHOP Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Training -10 weeks
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
IHOP Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion -Yes
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 IL FORNELLO

In 1986 IL FORNELLO introduced Toronto to wood-oven baked pizza and the response was overwhelming. From the very first day IL FORNELLO opened its doors our priority has been to provide our guests with the highest quality food and service possible. But we have also anticipated and adapted to the evolving food preferences and sensitivities of our customers. As a result, IL FORNELLO was the first Italian restaurant to offer gluten-free pizza and pasta on our menu and, most recently, an extensive and creative Vegan menu that has been extremely successful.

Because of our constant focus on customer service, IL FORNELLO has not just weathered recessions, changing demographics and the constantly challenging landscape that is the food service industry, it has thrived. With successful corporate and franchise locations in Toronto, Ajax, Richmond Hill and Oakville, IL FORNELLO Restaurants is ready to grow again.