Side-by-side franchise comparison based on FDD data (2025, 2025 FDDs)
The Original Pancake House
Score: 67/100
Village Inn
Score: 66/100
Investment Range | $483K – $1.7M | $1.1M – $2.7M |
Franchise Fee | $60K | $35K |
Royalty Rate | 2.0% | 4.0% |
Total Locations | 147 | 114 |
FranchiseLens Score | 67/100 | 66/100 |
Litigation (3yr) | 2 cases | 8 cases |
Territory Type | Protected | Exclusive |
Growth Trend | +0.5% CAGR (3yr) | -2.5% CAGR (3yr) |