Baskin-Robbins vs IHOP Franchise Cost 2026
Baskin-Robbins runs $97K–$394K. IHOP runs $1.7M–$4.0M. The gap at midpoint: $2.6M.
Baskin-Robbins
$97K–$394K
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.6M
Baskin-Robbins costs less
IHOP
$1.7M–$4.0M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Baskin-Robbins | IHOP | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $97K–$394K | $1.7M–$4.0M | Baskin-Robbins |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $40,000 | Baskin-Robbins |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 4.5% | IHOP |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 3.5% | IHOP |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $1.0M | Baskin-Robbins |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $500K | Baskin-Robbins |
| Est. Break-Even | 58.7 yr | 33.9 yr | IHOP |
Baskin-Robbins Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $97K–$394K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
IHOP Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.7M–$4.0M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.1M
Bottom Line
Baskin-Robbins costs $2.6M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. IHOP also wins on royalty rate.