On Tuesday, March 7,
IHOP Restaurant Tradition Returns for A Fourth Year In
Canada To Raise
Funds for Local Children's Miracle Network Programs
GLENDALE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2017 /CNW/
-- Today, IHOP® Restaurants announced
the kick off of its fourth annual National Pancake Day® campaign in
Canada – and for one day, the
humble, delicious pancake will serve a much more important
purpose.
On Tuesday, March 7, from
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. – with select
locations participating until 10:00
p.m. – guests can receive a free short stack* of the brand's
world-famous, freshly made buttermilk pancakes at participating
IHOP Restaurants throughout Canada. In return, guests are asked to help
make a difference by leaving a donation of any size, with all funds
going to the Children's Miracle Network hospital in their
community.
The most anticipated Breakfastarian event of the year, IHOP
National Pancake Day is the brand's signature day of giving and
underscores its longstanding commitment to helping families create
more moments together. This year, IHOP expects to serve a
record-breaking five million pancakes in a single day.
"IHOP and our franchisees throughout Canada are honoured to partner with Children's
Miracle Network for National Pancake Day to help fight serious
childhood illnesses," said Daniel del
Olmo, president, international, DineEquity, Inc., the parent
company of IHOP. "Each and every year, we look forward to
celebrating with our guests and fans, and are amazed by their
generosity. Every pancake served on IHOP National Pancake Day has a
purpose, and every penny raised goes a long way in making a
meaningful, and lasting, impact on kids and families in local
communities."
Since launching in 2006, IHOP National Pancake Day has become a
pop-culture phenomenon with millions of guests and communities
helping IHOP and its franchisees raise $24
million for youth health and wellness organizations around
the world. All of the money raised on IHOP National Pancake Day
stays local and directly helps children in need.
Participating IHOP restaurants in Canada will also sell "Miracle Balloons" for
$1 and $5. The balloons will be available for purchase
beginning February 1 through March 7.
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 children.
IHOP National Pancake Day began as a tradition in the United States 12 years ago, and this marks
the fourth year of the celebration in Canada. Similar
campaigns also take place in Mexico and the
Philippines.
For more information on IHOP National Pancake Day, please visit
www.ihoppancakeday.com.
*Guests can receive one free short stack of buttermilk
pancakes at participating IHOP Restaurants nationwide on
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 (National
Pancake Day) from 7a.m.-7p.m.; some
locations hours may vary. Please check with your local IHOP for
exact hours of participation. Limit one offer per guest. Dine-in
only.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC
For 58
years, IHOP has been a leader, innovator and expert in all things
breakfast, any time of day. The chain offers approximately 65
different signature, fresh, made-to-order breakfast options, a wide
selection of popular lunch and dinner items. IHOP restaurants
offer guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm
and friendly service. Today, there are more than 1,700 IHOP
restaurants worldwide, including locations in all 50 states and
the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico and Guam as well
as Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates,
Bahrain, Qatar, The
Philippines, and Panama. IHOP restaurants are
franchised and operated by Glendale,
Calif.-based DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) and its
affiliates.
ABOUT CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS
Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness
for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each
year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical
treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and
charitable care. Since 1983, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
has raised more than $5 billion, most
of it $1 at a time through the
charity's Miracle Balloon icon. 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 CMNHospitals.org and
facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
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the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
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factors, which may cause actual results to be materially different
from those expressed or implied in such statements. These factors
include, but are not limited to: the effect of general economic
conditions; the Company's indebtedness; risk of future impairment
charges; trading volatility and the price of the Company's common
stock; the Company's results in any given period differing from
guidance provided to the public; the highly competitive nature of
the restaurant business; the Company's business strategy failing to
achieve anticipated results; risks associated with the restaurant
industry; risks associated with locations of current and future
restaurants; rising costs for food commodities and utilities;
shortages or interruptions in the supply or delivery of food;
ineffective marketing and guest relationship initiatives and use of
social media; changing health or dietary preferences; our
engagement in business in foreign markets; harm to our brands'
reputation; litigation; third-party claims with respect to
intellectual property assets; environmental liability; liability
relating to employees; failure to comply with applicable laws and
regulations; failure to effectively implement restaurant
development plans; our dependence upon our franchisees;
concentration of Applebee's franchised restaurants in a limited
number of franchisees; credit risk from IHOP franchisees operating
under our previous business model; termination or non-renewal of
franchise agreements; franchisees breaching their franchise
agreements; insolvency proceedings involving franchisees; changes
in the number and quality of franchisees; inability of franchisees
to fund capital expenditures; heavy dependence on information
technology; the occurrence of cyber incidents or a deficiency in
our cybersecurity; failure to execute on a business continuity
plan; inability to attract and retain talented employees; risks
associated with retail brand initiatives; failure of our internal
controls; and other factors discussed from time to time in the
Company's Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and
in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this
release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no
obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking
statements.
SOURCE IHOP