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IHOP vs Gyu-Kaku

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both IHOP and Gyu-Kaku are full-service restaurants franchises. IHOP requires an investment of $2.7M – $4.2M while Gyu-Kaku requires $2.3M – $4.3M. On SBA loan performance, Gyu-Kaku has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to IHOP (7.3%). FranchiseVerdict rates IHOP A (Strongest tier) and Gyu-Kaku A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$2.7M – $4.2M
$2.3M – $4.3M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$50K
Royalty Rate
4.5%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.3% (299 loans)
0.0% (12 loans)
Total Units
1,693
60
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2014
2008
FDD Year
2026
2025