The Original Pancake House Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)
The Original Pancake House is a breakfast chain that specializes in made-from-scratch pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast favorites, served in a cozy and welcoming diner-style setting.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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146
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0%
0%
Franchise fee
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$60,000
Investment
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$483,000 - $1,666,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$0
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n.a.
n.a.
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Founded in 1991 in Portland, Oregon, The Original Pancake House (TOPH) is a family-owned breakfast franchise renowned for its commitment to quality and tradition.
The franchise is headquartered at 8601 SW 24th Avenue, Portland, Oregon.
TOPH began franchising in 1991, with one of its earliest franchised restaurants opening in Anaheim, California.
The menu features signature dishes such as the Apple Pancake and Dutch Baby, alongside a variety of pancakes, waffles, crepes, omelets, and other breakfast specialties. Each restaurant prepares batters and sauces fresh daily, using premium ingredients like 93-score butter, 36% whipping cream, and grade AA eggs.
What sets The Original Pancake House apart is its unwavering dedication to consistency and quality. The franchise maintains its original recipes and cooking methods, ensuring a familiar and comforting dining experience for customers.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a The Original Pancake House franchise is
$483,000 - $1,666,000.
That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise.
These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial franchise fee
$60,000
Travel and living expenses while training
$7,000 to $25,000
Real estate and improvements
$110,000 to $700,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
$190,500 to $500,000
Décor
$15,000 to $80,500
Signs
$8,000 to $30,250
Opening inventory, smallwares and supplies
$19,500 to $45,500
Miscellaneous opening expenses
$20,000 to $100,000
Additional funds - 6 months
$52,500 to $125,000
Total
$482,500 to $1,666,250
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Type of Expenditure
Amount
Initial franchise fee
$60,000
Travel and living expenses while training
$7,000 to $25,000
Real estate and improvements
$110,000 to $700,000
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
$190,500 to $500,000
Décor
$15,000 to $80,500
Signs
$8,000 to $30,250
Opening inventory, smallwares and supplies
$19,500 to $45,500
Miscellaneous opening expenses
$20,000 to $100,000
Additional funds - 6 months
$52,500 to $125,000
Total
$482,500 to $1,666,250
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is The Original Pancake House's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
The Original Pancake House had 147 total units in 2025, of which 146 were franchised-owned and 1 company-owned.
The Original Pancake House provides a detailed and immersive training program to ensure that franchisees and their teams are well-prepared to manage restaurant operations. Below is a numbered outline of the training components offered by the franchisor:
Initial Training Program: This includes approximately 10 weeks of instruction held at a company-owned or designated training restaurant. It is mandatory for the franchisee and restaurant managers, up to a total of four individuals. If any participant fails to meet the company’s standards during this period, replacements must be made.
Supplementary Training: The franchisor may provide up to five consecutive days of additional training at the franchisee’s location before or after the restaurant opens. This optional training is conducted during regular business hours and tailored to the specific needs of the operation.
Refresher Courses: Franchisees and their managers may be required to attend periodic refresher courses at designated locations and times. The franchisor may charge a fee for this training, and all travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee.
Territory Protection
The Original Pancake House does not provide exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. The franchise agreement may grant a territory; however, it clearly allows the franchisor to compete with the franchisee within that territory.
This means the franchisor retains the right to operate company-owned restaurants, license others, or sell products and services that may directly compete with the franchisee’s business. This arrangement implies that while franchisees might receive some defined area to operate in, they are not shielded from internal competition.
Franchisees must be prepared for the possibility of other franchised or corporate locations operating nearby. Thus, the system maintains flexibility for the franchisor while requiring franchisees to compete based on service and performance.
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