IHOP

IHOP Names Glazier Foods Distributor of the Year

GLENDALE, CA (October 04, 2011)—IHOP brought together franchisees of more than 1,500 locations, as well as vendor partners, for a three day franchise...

Peppermint is peppering menus

Candy canes are not the only seasonal treats flavored with peppermint. Restaurants are embracing the holiday spirit by enhancing drinks, desserts and other menu items with peppermint’s refreshing, sweet taste.

The parent company of IHOP and Applebee’s is shopping for a third concept, likely in the limited-service sector, Restaurant Business reports.

The family restaurant chain’s updated logo features a prominent smile, a departure from its former logo, which one IHOP executive noted “appeared as a person’s frown.”

The debut of one LTO and the return of another drove up comp sales at the chain 6.2 percent during Q2.

A new CIO and development officer are charged with facilitating growth for IHOP and Applebee’s—in part by developing new formats and designs.

The casual-dining brand’s headquarters will relocate to Glendale, Calif.

Efforts are underway to restore consistency, positive comps at the casual-dining brand.

Losing weight is traditionally the top New Year’s resolution. Here’s what IHOP, McDonald's and other chains are saying in 140 characters to discourage skipped restaurant visits.

More than half of the restaurant industry’s $491 billion in sales come from the Top 500 chains. And these giants grew at a modestly stronger rate, both in terms of sales and store counts, than the industry overall. Restaurant Business focused on the leading 250 performers to identify trends for our first-ever special report delivering lessons from Technomic’s annual Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. This special package includes lessons for all operators from the largest chains by segment, menu category and more.

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