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Food

IHOP hits the accelerator on menu innovation with chef Arthur Carl at the helm

 By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 22, 2024

As VP of culinary at the chain, Carl is filling menu gaps by balancing creativity with value.

Food

IHOP ties into 'Wonka' movie with themed LTOs

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 27, 2023

The family-dining chain launches eight menu items Monday inspired by the film’s story—and they’re not all chocolate.

Operations

IHOP adds AI capabilities to online ordering

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 24, 2023

The family chain said the system will spotlight options that align with a user's demonstrated preferences on variables like spiciness and price.

Food

IHOP turns pancakes portable with new menu mashup

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 05, 2023

Pancake Tacos take the breakfast favorite into new meal territory as IHOP continues its drive to expand lunch and dinner.

Operations

IHOP shuts down its fast-casual spinoff, Flip'd

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 01, 2023

After about two years and four locations, the pancake chain said it would apply lessons from the grab-and-go concept to other parts of its business.

Marketing

How restaurants used to yell their identities from the rooftop

By Restaurant Business Staff on Dec. 20, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Once upon a time, marketing started literally at the top, with a distinctive color and configuration to a concept's roof. Here's how that practice poses a challenge today.

Leadership

IHOP names Arthur Carl II VP of culinary

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 12, 2022

The new head chef, tasked with driving the evolution of the menu, brings 30 years of experience to the job.

Financing

IHOP unit growth stunted by permitting, construction delays

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The pancake chain will push as many as 30 unit openings into next year but said its pipeline is still in good shape.

Food

How Scott Randolph is elevating IHOP’s status as the breakfast leader while innovating across the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 03, 2022

The VP of Culinary has introduced bowls, burritos, melts and more to position the chain as an all-day destination.

Operations

Restaurants' business week is shrinking as pandemic effects linger, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 27, 2022

The average U.S. restaurant is open 6.4 fewer hours a week because of the inability to find workers, according to a study from Datassential.

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