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15 hours of free flapjacks at IHOP Feb. 28

by jmaloni
Wed, Feb 15th 2012 08:40 am

National Pancake Day returns to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

WHAT: For the seventh consecutive year, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.  

WHY: For every short stack of buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a voluntary donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Donations made at IHOPs in the Buffalo area will benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' program at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. IHOP hopes to raise $2.7 million this year, with a goal to bring the total amount of funds raised to more than $10 million. To find a local IHOP or to donate online, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (15 full hours)

WHERE: Participating IHOP restaurants in the Buffalo area.

National Pancake Day Fun Facts:

•IHOP served four million free pancakes on National Pancake Day 2011 and pancake lovers donated more than $2.5 million to children's charities, exceeding the fundraising goal of $2.3 million.

•All of the free pancakes served on National Pancake Day 2011 would create a stack nearly 16 miles high.

•Since the inception of National Pancake Day in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly $8 million and given away more than 14 million pancakes to support charities in the communities in which it operates.

•National Pancake Day 2011 was IHOP's largest one-day event in the company's 53-year history.

About IHOP

For 53 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served its world famous pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages. IHOP offers its guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. As of Sept. 30, 2011, there were 1,532 IHOPs in 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico 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.

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