Burger King vs IHOP Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. IHOP runs $1.7M–$4.0M. The gap at midpoint: $282K.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$282K
Burger King costs less
IHOP
$1.7M–$4.0M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | IHOP | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $1.7M–$4.0M | Burger King |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $40,000 | IHOP |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 3.5% | IHOP |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $1.0M | IHOP |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $500K | Burger King |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 33.9 yr | IHOP |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
IHOP Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.7M–$4.0M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.1M
Bottom Line
Burger King costs $282K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.