ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)
The Original Pancake House franchise enables operators to own and run restaurants specializing in pancakes, waffles, omelets, and similar breakfast foods, offering dine-in and take-out services. The franchisor, The Original Pancake House Franchising, Inc., grants franchises for single locations or multi-unit development in select areas to qualified candidates. It targets consumers seeking traditional American breakfast and brunch experiences, primarily families and individuals.
Franchise Costs
2% royalty + up to 1% advertising fee (not currently charged)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE) Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Casual Dining
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Casual Dining
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE) Current | $483K – $1.7M | $60K | 2.0% | 146 |
| IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES | $1.8M – $4.5M | $69K | N/A | 1,703 |
| BUFFALO WILD WINGS | $2.5M – $4.9M | $25K | 5.0% | 538 |
| GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY | $2.1M – $8.5M | $50K | 4.0% | 352 |
| GOLDEN CORRAL | $2.2M – $8.7M | $50K | 4.0% | 348 |
| Outback Steakhouse | $4.3M – $9.0M | $40K | 5.0% | 122 |
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises | $1.5M – $3.5M | $43K | 4.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+14 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE) franchisees (2011 – 2013)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
151 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
151 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Suits to collect royalty payments, enforce reporting requirements, and enforce a default judgment against franchisees.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE) franchise ranges from $482,500 to $1,666,250. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 2.0% of gross sales.
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