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Hooters vs IHOP

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Hooters and IHOP are full-service restaurants franchises. Hooters requires an investment of $1.3M – $4.1M while IHOP requires $381K – $4.8M. In terms of revenue, Hooters reports higher average unit revenue at $3.6M. IHOP has SBA lending data on file with a 7.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Hooters B (Above Average) and IHOP A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$1.3M – $4.1M
$381K – $4.8M
Franchise Fee
$75K
$50K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
4.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$3.6M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
7.3% (299 loans)
Total Units
297
1,642
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2014
1960
FDD Year
2023
2026