IHOP Restaurant Tradition Returns for Third Year to Raise
Funds Locally for Children's Miracle Network
GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 21, 2016 /CNW/ -- On March 8, 2016, pancake lovers throughout
Canada will once again flock to
their local IHOP® restaurant to enjoy one free short
stack of buttermilk pancakes in celebration of the brand's annual
National Pancake Day®. Now in its third year in
Canada, IHOP restaurants will give
away free pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. and ask guests to leave behind a voluntary donation for
Children's Miracle Network.
Prior to National Pancake Day, participating IHOP restaurants
will also sell "Miracle Balloons" for $1 and $5. The
balloons will be available for purchase beginning February 1 through March 8. Guests who purchase a
$5 Miracle
Balloon will receive a $5
discount coupon that can be used during their next visit to IHOP.
All of the donations raised stay within the local communities,
helping to provide immediate life-saving treatment and equipment
for local sick and injured children.
"Everyone at IHOP, including our franchisees and team members,
are thrilled to celebrate the third annual National Pancake Day in
Canada," said Daniel Del Olmo, President, International,
DineEquity, Inc., the parent company of IHOP and
Applebee's®. "This annual tradition is demonstrative of
the commitment we have to giving back to our local communities.
Every pancake given away on National Pancake Day serves a purpose,
and over the last three years, thanks to the generosity of our
guests, we were able to help so many children in need."
National Pancake Day began as a tradition in the United States 11 years ago, and has raised
$20 million since its inception. This
will be the third year that Canada
and Mexico will join in the
fundraiser and the second consecutive year that IHOP restaurants in
the Philippines will participate
as well.
For more information on National Pancake Day or to learn more
about Children's Miracle Network and make a donation, please visit
www.ihoppancakeday.com.
ABOUT CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK
Children's Miracle Network® raises funds and awareness for 170
member hospitals, 14 of which are in Canada. Donations stay
local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services,
pediatric medical equipment and research. Its various fundraising
partners and programs support the nonprofit's mission to save and
improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why
children's hospitals need community support, identify your member
hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles
Are, at http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.ca and
http://www.facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC
For over 57 years, International House of Pancakes, LLC has been
a leader and expert in all things breakfast and a leader in family
dining. The chain is highly competitive in its menu offering,
serving 65 different signature, made-to-order breakfast options as
well as meals under 600 calories. Beyond offering "everything you
love about breakfast," IHOP® restaurants have a wide selection of
popular lunch and dinner items, as well. IHOP restaurants offer
guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and
friendly service. As of September 30,
2015, there were 1,667 IHOP restaurants in 50 states and the
District of Columbia, as well as
in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto
Rico, the United Arab
Emirates, Kuwait, the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Qatar, the
Philippines, Guam and the
U.S. Virgin Islands. IHOP
restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of
Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates. International House of Pancakes,
LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE:
DIN).
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