FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Of PANCAKES IHOP IHOP EXRESS.
Based on 2024 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Of PANCAKES IHOP IHOP EXRESS franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $429K – $4.0M. Reported owner economics show $143K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $25K franchise fee · 8% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Of PANCAKES IHOP IHOP EXRESS requires a total initial investment of $429K to $4.0M (midpoint approximately $2.2M), with an initial franchise fee of $25K. The ongoing fee burden is 8% (4.5% royalty plus 3.5% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2024 FDD, the median revenue for INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Of PANCAKES IHOP IHOP EXRESS locations is $1.2M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $143K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 6.4% with a payback period of approximately 15.6 years.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Of PANCAKES IHOP IHOP EXRESS operates approximately 8 franchised units.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2024 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
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