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Denny's vs IHOP

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Denny's and IHOP are full-service restaurants franchises. Denny's requires an investment of $1.6M – $3.1M while IHOP requires $2.7M – $4.2M. In terms of revenue, IHOP reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. On SBA loan performance, IHOP has a lower charge-off rate (7.3%) compared to Denny's (7.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Denny's A (Top Quintile) and IHOP A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$1.6M – $3.1M
$2.7M – $4.2M
Franchise Fee
$30K
$50K
Royalty Rate
4.5%
4.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.9M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.5% (283 loans)
7.3% (299 loans)
Total Units
1,334
1,693
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1963
2014
FDD Year
2025
2026