By: John Derric
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IHOP was originally named "The International House of Pancakes" when it was founded in 1958 in Toluca Lake, California.
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IHOP holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest stack of pancakes, measuring 76.2 cm (29.98 inches) high.
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IHOP celebrates "National Pancake Day" annually, offering free stacks of pancakes to guests and raising funds for charity.
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In 2018, IHOP announced a temporary rebranding as "IHOb" with the "b" standing for burgers, which turned out to be a marketing campaign to promote their burger offerings.
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IHOP introduces seasonal and limited-time pancake flavors, including unique options like Cinnamon Roll, Cupcake, and Oreo Oh My!
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IHOP offers a wide range of syrup flavors beyond the traditional maple, including blueberry, strawberry, butter pecan, and old-fashioned.
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IHOP has featured skilled pancake artists who create intricate and detailed pancake designs, sometimes resembling famous faces or popular characters.
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IHOP provides a variety of toppings to accompany their pancakes, including whipped cream, fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, and even ice cream.
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IHOP has expanded globally and operates restaurants in several countries, including Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Philippines.
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IHOP participates in the Shrove Tuesday tradition, also known as Pancake Day, which marks the day before the Christian season of Lent begins.