Franopolis

    The Original Pancake House

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching The Original Pancake House franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Headquarters
    Oregon
    Source: franchisedepth.com

    The Original Pancake House franchise specializes in traditional breakfast fare, serving made-from-scratch pancakes, waffles, and omelets with recipes dating bac

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    The Original Pancake House quick facts

    Is The Original Pancake House a franchise?
    Yes. The Original Pancake House offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 150 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 38).
    How much does it cost to open a The Original Pancake House franchise?
    The The Original Pancake House Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $482,500 for months (note 7) $52,500 to $125,000 as incurred as incurred third parties total (note 8) — 482500 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 14); $542,500 for aurant $482,500 to $1,666,250 as incurred as incurred us and third parties total (note 8) — 542500 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 14). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the The Original Pancake House initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $60,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does The Original Pancake House charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $2,500 See Item 11) Transfer Fee 1/ — 2500 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2,500 See Item 11) Transfer Fee 1/ — 2500 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does The Original Pancake House disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed The Original Pancake House FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    How many The Original Pancake House locations are there?
    The FDD reports 151 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 38). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is The Original Pancake House a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $482,500 (months (Note 7) $52,500 to $125,000 As incurred As incurred Third parties Total (Note 8) — 482500); $542,500 (aurant $482,500 to $1,666,250 As incurred As incurred Us and third parties Total (Note 8) — 542500); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 4 in 2025, to 151 (Worldwide including Japan/Korea, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • months (Note 7) $52,500 to $125,000 As incurred As incurred Third parties Total (Note 8) — 482500PDF p. 14$482,500
    • aurant $482,500 to $1,666,250 As incurred As incurred Us and third parties Total (Note 8) — 542500PDF p. 14$542,500

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty fee We do not currently charge an advertising fee.Main ongoing fee

    26 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2026 FDD for The Original Pancake House has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Worldwide including Japan/Korea, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025-12-31 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 38

    Net +4 outlets, 2023–2025

    01472023147202415120250+4

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($482,500 – $542,500) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • The Original Pancake House reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Reported units went from 147 to 151 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
    2. [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 38

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    161 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$352,112
    2025cash - payroll tax holdingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,523
    2025merchandise sales$55,643
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,842
    2025prepaid insurance$64,152
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$30,867
    2025accumulated depreciation-$70,200
    2025net equipment$78,797
    2025franchise territory$1,000
    2025total intangible asset$1,000
    2025total assets$1,171,420
    2025accounts payable - tradeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$73,022
    2025total current liabilities$167,545
    2025paid in capital$226,719
    2025retained earnings$691,581
    2025total stockholders' equity$1,003,875
    2025total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,171,420
    2025cost of goods sold-$485,520
    2025gross profit on sales of merchandise-$13,243
    2025royalty fees$6,199,868
    2025initial franchise fees$273,400
    2025miscellaneous$5,870
    2025total operating revenue$6,465,895
    2025officers' salaries$1,043,909
    2025other salaries and wages$233,600
    2025other taxes$287,434
    2025bank charges$1,250
    2025dues and subscriptions$2,639
    2025insurance$106,395
    2025internet$777
    2025legal$43,942
    2025office/printing/postage expense$4,770
    2025repairs and maintenance$1,165
    2025storage$2,010
    2025miscellaneous/gifts$3,831
    2025telephone$20,000
    2025bad debt expense$4,605
    2025depreciation and amortization$7,119
    2025total operating expenses$2,045,476
    2025income from operations$4,420,419
    2025payroll reimbursement$30,240
    2025total other income$30,240
    2025net income$4,450,659
    2025distributions to stockholders-$4,309,969
    2025retained earnings, end of year$691,581
    2025cash flows from operating activities net income$4,450,659
    2025depreciation$7,119
    2025royalty fees receivables$13,027
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$55,258
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$36,165
    2025accounts payable - tradeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,409
    2025cash flows from financing activities distributions to stockholders-$4,309,969
    2025net change in cash$163,056
    2025cash, beginning of year$193,579
    2025cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$352,112
    2025cash - payroll tax holdingMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,523
    2025equipment$148,997
    2025travel and lodging$4,725
    2025franchise merchandise sales$472,277
    2025deferred franchise fee revenues$90,000
    2025training facility$140,000
    2025retained earnings, beginning of year$550,891
    2025payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$33
    2025other professional fees$3,723
    2025cash, end of year$356,635
    2025payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,523
    2025payroll taxes$85,375
    2025royalty fees, net$581,484
    2025accounting$39,406
    2025auto expense$6,495
    2025license, fees, permits$285
    2025website hosting$429
    2025accounts receivable - merchandise sales-$13,431
    2025common stock$85,575
    2025franchisee meeting$1,592
    2025net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,473,025
    2025total current assets$1,091,623
    2025net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$4,309,969
    2024cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$193,579
    2024royalty fees, net$594,511
    2024merchandise sales$42,212
    2024prepaid insurance$58,854
    2024total current assets$947,256
    2024equipment$148,997
    2024accumulated depreciation-$63,081
    2024franchise territory$1,000
    2024total assets$1,034,172
    2024accounts payable - tradeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$76,431
    2024deferred franchise fee revenues$90,000
    2024total current liabilities$170,987
    2024common stock$85,575
    2024paid in capital$226,719
    2024retained earnings$550,891
    2024total stockholders' equity$863,185
    2024cost of goods sold-$568,457
    2024royalty fees$6,072,310
    2024initial franchise fees$75,000
    2024total operating revenue$6,081,950
    2024payroll taxes$75,103
    2024other taxes$457,711
    2024auto expense$7,237
    2024bank charges$1,395
    2024insurance$79,950
    2024internet$182
    2024training facility$140,000
    2024legal$100,002
    2024license, fees, permits$100
    2024office/printing/postage expense$10,526
    2024other professional fees$9,035
    2024repairs and maintenance$6,075
    2024miscellaneous/gifts$2,976
    2024telephone$22,491
    2024website hosting$1,615
    2024depreciation and amortization$6,030
    2024total operating expenses$2,157,361
    2024income from operations$3,924,589
    2024other income,-$13
    2024net income$3,954,816
    2024retained earnings, beginning of year$274,508
    2024distributions to stockholders-$3,678,433
    2024cash flows from operating activities net income$3,954,816
    2024depreciation$6,030
    2024royalty fees receivables-$10,895
    2024accounts receivable - merchandise sales$11,049
    2024prepaid expenses-$2,431
    2024deferred franchise fee revenue-$30,000
    2024payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$749
    2024accounts payable - tradeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$15,672
    2024net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,910,159
    2024cash flows from investing activities purchase of equipment-$55,302
    2024net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$55,302
    2024net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,678,433
    2024net change in cash$176,424
    2024cash, beginning of year$17,155
    2024cash, end of year$193,579
    2024cash and cash equivalentsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$193,579
    2024franchise merchandise sales$501,632
    2024total intangible asset$1,000
    2024gross profit on sales of merchandise-$66,825
    2024total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,034,172
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$58,100
    2024accounting$46,650
    2024payroll reimbursement$30,240
    2024loss on disposal of capital assets$13
    2024storage$13,843
    2024retained earnings, end of year$550,891
    2024travel and lodging$12,479
    2024cash flows from financing activities distributions to stockholders-$3,678,433
    2024other salaries and wages$134,750
    2024dues and subscriptions$10,076
    2024net equipment$85,916
    2024officers' salaries$1,019,135
    2024miscellaneous$1,465
    2024total other income$30,227
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3,500
    2024payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,556
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$56,423
    2023royalty fees, net$583,616
    2023merchandise sales$53,261
    2023inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$54,600
    2023accounts payable - tradeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$92,103
    2023payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3,807
    2023deferred franchise fee revenues$120,000
    2023total current liabilities$215,910
    2023common stock$85,575
    2023paid in capital$226,719
    2023retained earnings$274,508
    2023total stockholders' equity$586,802
    2023total liabilities and stockholders' equity$802,712
    2023cost of goods sold-$567,289
    2023royalty fees$6,042,413
    2023initial franchise fees$211,950
    2023total operating revenue$6,248,055
    2023officers' salaries$1,093,750
    2023other salaries and wages$54,950
    2023other taxes$7,555
    2023auto expense$9,051
    2023bank charges$3,124
    2023dues and subscriptions$16,834
    2023training facility$140,000
    2023accounting$39,539
    2023legal$90,983
    2023office/printing/postage expense$9,208
    2023repairs and maintenance$1,580
    2023storage$13,383
    2023miscellaneous/gifts$685
    2023telephone$24,897
    2023franchisee meeting$61,190
    2023website hosting$1,485
    2023bad debt expense$1,804
    2023depreciation and amortization$5,415
    2023income from operations$4,447,209
    2023payroll reimbursement$27,440
    2023total other income$27,440
    2023net income$4,474,649
    2023distributions to stockholders-$4,542,662
    2023cash flows from operating activities net income$4,474,649
    2023depreciation$5,415
    2023royalty fees receivables$31,550
    2023accounts receivable - merchandise sales-$21,809
    2023inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$439
    2023deferred franchise fee revenue-$16,700
    2023payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$23,343
    2023accounts payable - tradeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$19,281
    2023cash flows from investing activities purchase of equipment-$31,576
    2023net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$31,576
    2023total assets$802,712
    2023accumulated depreciation-$81,467
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$6,586
    2023license, fees, permits$1,526
    2023equipment$118,124
    2023cash$17,155
    2023franchise merchandise sales$560,981
    2023net cash providedMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$4,424,334
    2023insurance$101,914
    2023retained earnings, beginning of year$342,521
    2023total intangible asset$1,000
    2023total current assets$765,055
    2023net equipment$36,657
    2023franchise territory$1,000
    2023gross profit on sales of merchandise-$6,308
    2023payroll taxes$75,327
    2023other professional fees$29,638
    2023travel and lodging$17,008
    2023retained earnings, end of year$274,508
    2023total operating expenses$1,800,846

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 6 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: e, in addition to the actual cost of transportation, lodging, and food, are approximately — 25

      “5 1628139138.2 late payments, and part or all of the transfer fee. All fees are non-refundable, except unused advertising fees, though no advertising fees are currently being collected. There currently are no advertising cooperatives in The Original Pancake House® restaurant network. 2/ Currently, charges for operational assistance, in addition to the actual cost of transportation, lodging, and food, are approximately $25/hour and $37.50/hour for overtime, plus a daily charge of $150, for a chef/manager, and $10.00/hour and $15/hour for overtime, plus a daily charge of $250, for a server. These charges will increase over time but will not exceed, in addition to the actual cost of transportation, lodging, and food, $50/hour and $100/hour for overtime, plus a daily charge not to exceed $500, for a chef/manager, and will not exceed $25/hour and $50/hour for overtime, plus a daily charge not to exceed $500, for a server. ”

      Note: The cited data does not establish a national/systemwide Item 20 Total row.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2025 — Start

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This is a franchised-only Item 20 summary row, not the national/systemwide Total row required for this check.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2023 — End

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This is state-specific or ownership-specific Item 20 data, not a national/systemwide Total row.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2023 — Start

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This is state-specific or ownership-specific Item 20 data, not a national/systemwide Total row.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2024 — Start

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This is state-specific or ownership-specific Item 20 data, not a national/systemwide Total row.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2025 — End

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This is an ownership-specific or state-specific Item 20 figure, not a national/systemwide Total row.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2023 — Start

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This is an ownership-specific or state-specific Item 20 figure, not a national/systemwide Total row.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Franchised 2024 — End

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This claim is state-specific or ownership-basis-specific Item 20 data, not a national/systemwide Total row.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2024 — End

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This claim is state-specific or company-owned Item 20 data. It does not establish the national/systemwide Total row required for this check.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2025 — End

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This is state-specific or ownership-specific Item 20 data, not a national/systemwide Total row.

    • Item 20 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD

      Our summary: Table1 Company-owned 2025 — Start

      “Franchised 2023 146 147 +1 2024 147 146 - 1 2025 146 150 + 4 Company Owned 2023 1 1 0 2024 1 1 0 2025 1 1 0 Total Outlets 2023 147 148 +1 2024 148 147 - 1 2025 147 15 1 + 4 ”

      Note: This is state-specific or ownership-specific Item 20 data, not a national/systemwide Total row.

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