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| Brand | Hooters Full-Service Restaurants Remove | IHOP Full-Service Restaurants Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $1.3M – $4.1M | $381K – $4.8M |
Liquid capital | $40K – $135K | $50K – $200K |
Franchise fee | $75K | $50K |
Royalty rate | 5.0% | 4.5% |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | $3.6M | $2.0M |
Median gross sales | $3.4M | $2.0M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | $1.1M | N/A |
Earnings metric | Gross Margin | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | BAbove Average | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 55 / 100 | 52 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 50.0% | 7.3% |
SBA loans on record | 6 | 299 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 297 | 1,642 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 20 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 319 | 315 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 296 | 1,666 |
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