IHOP

$ITHRF500 #39
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBreakfast/Brunch Restaurants
Locations1,681
Franchisee Count1,648
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$436,482
Item 7 Midpoint$2,534,464
Item 7 High$4,632,445
Royalty Fees4.5% of total gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund3.5%
Sold Not Open8
ParentDine Brands Global, Inc.
Founded1958
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business67
Began Franchising1960
HQPasadena, CA
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone(818) 240-6055
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

IHOP Franchisor LLC offers franchises for the development, sale and operation of International House of Pancakes and IHOP Restaurants at non-traditional venues such as schools, colleges, universities, military facilities, hospitals, airports, hotels, and other institutional settings. These restaurants feature IHOP pancakes and a diverse menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items, offered in full-service, quick-serve, or fast-casual formats.

IHOP Franchisor LLC, a Delaware LLC formed July 28, 2014, wholly owned by parent Dine Brands Global, Inc. (formerly DineEquity, Inc.). Key executives: John Peyton (CEO, Dine Brands), Lawrence Kim (President, IHOP as of Jan 2025), Vance Chang (CFO, Dine Brands & IHOP), Christine K. Son (SVP Legal/General Counsel), Gordon P. Rowan (VP Field Operations, IHOP). Affiliates include Applebee's Franchisor LLC and Fuzzy's Taco Opportunities LLC. Support provided by IHOP Affiliates including Dine Brands, IHOP Property LLC, IHOP Leasing LLC, and IHOP TPGC LLC.

IHOP Franchisor LLC offers franchises for the development, sale and operation of International House of Pancakes and IHOP Restaurants at non-traditional venues such as schools, colleges, universities, military facilities, hospitals, airports, hotels, and other institutional settings. These restaurants feature IHOP pancakes and a diverse menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items, offered in full-service, quick-serve, or fast-casual formats.

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