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The Original Pancake House

The Original Pancake House keeps it simple: the national chain of homey pancake and breakfast restaurants is about providing scrumptious, satisfying pancake-based meals that will keep their customers coming back for more. With a menu anchored by its signature dish, the Apple Pancake, the Original Pancake House takes great pride in its long-term reputation as a third-generation family business with high standards of food production, ingredients, and service. In addition to serving the best pancakes on the planet, the Original Pancake House offers a delectable listing of omelets, crepes, waffles, cereals, fruits, and juices to round out the menu. More about the cost of owning The Original Pancake House franchise is below.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$100,000
Investment
$372,500 - $966,250
Franchise fee
$60,000

The Original Pancake House corporate headquarters is located in Portland, Oregon. The company takes in more than $155 million annually. The company has opened franchised restaurants, which are independently owned and operated, in locations throughout the United States, including all states along the U.S. West Coast and many up and down the East Coast, as well as Texas, and the Great Lakes states, more than 150 locations in all. The company approves about three to five new franchises a year. Franchisees are typically given a small franchise area. The morning-only breakfast schedule allows franchise owners a unique working schedule, with evenings free.

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The Original Pancake House Franchise Opportunities – History

The Original Pancake House opened in 1953 in Portland, Oregon, established by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke after collecting recipes from around the world. Almost immediately, they began offering The Original Pancake House franchise locations and grew the company to today’s success with franchises dotting the U.S., including in Hawaii. The restaurant’s menu has gained national acclaim.

Cost Of Starting A The Original Pancake House Franchise

The initial franchising fee to join the Original Pancake House company is $60,000. The royalty fee to the company is 2% of monthly gross receipts.

The Original Pancake House Franchise Business Opportunities: Other Information

The Original Pancake House emphasizes a wholesome, family atmosphere in all The Original Pancake House franchises, and is known for its homey feel, with natural wood-grain finishes and colorful, home-kitchen style décor. New franchise owners are given ten weeks of training at the Portland, Oregon, headquarters. It all adds up to a franchise opportunity with strong odds for success.

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