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IHOP vs Hooters

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both IHOP and Hooters are full-service restaurants franchises. IHOP requires an investment of $381K – $4.8M while Hooters requires $1.3M – $4.1M. 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 IHOP A (Top Quintile) and Hooters B (Above Average).

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