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Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo vs Denny's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo and Denny's are full-service restaurants franchises. Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo requires an investment of $617K – $5.8M while Denny's requires $1.6M – $3.1M. In terms of revenue, Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo reports higher average unit revenue at $3.0M. Denny's has SBA lending data on file with a 7.5% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo A (Strongest tier) and Denny's A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$617K – $5.8M
$1.6M – $3.1M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$30K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
4.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$3.0M
$1.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
7.5% (283 loans)
Total Units
1,480
1,274
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2014
1994
FDD Year
2026
2025