Free Pancakes at IHOP on February 5
January 14, 2013
Fundraiser Aims to Raise $3 Million to Kick Off Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th Anniversary
GLENDALE,CA – January 14, 2013 – Batter up, breakfast lovers! IHOP®, one ofAmerica’s most popular family-friendly restaurants, known for“everything you love about breakfast,” will once again invite guests toenjoy free pancakes during National Pancake Day on February 5, 2013,while celebrating Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30thAnniversary. On this day, the restaurant chain hopes to raise $3 millionas the first national fundraising campaign to kick off the 2013fundraising year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
DuringNational Pancake Day, the company’s largest philanthropic event of theyear, more than 1,500 IHOP restaurants across the country will inviteguests to enjoy a complimentary stack of IHOP’s signature deliciousbuttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests will be encouraged tomake a voluntary contribution to the local Children’s Miracle NetworkHospital or other local charities. One hundred percent of the donationswill help local charities provide vital equipment, life-savingprocedures and critical care for sick and injured children.
Thiswill mark the eighth year that IHOP has held National Pancake Day,which to date has raised more than $10 million dollars for Children’sMiracle Network Hospitals and other local charities. In 2012 alone, IHOPraised more than $3 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitalsand other charities.
“Millions of free pancakes served onNational Pancake Day mean millions of miracles for those in need,” saidJulia Stewart, Interim President, IHOP and CEO of the parent company,DineEquity, Inc. “The concept is simple, but our mission is ambitious;to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible throughChildren’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For the past eight years, it hasbeen a pleasure and a privilege for all of us at IHOP to participate inthis worthy event, and each year our guests have proved to be incrediblygenerous, helping us not only reach but surpass our goal. We lookforward to continuing that trend this year as we plan to once again flipand serve about 4 million free pancakes for charity.”
Guestsvisiting participating IHOP restaurants in support of Children’s MiracleNetwork Hospitals will also have the option to purchase “MiracleBalloons” for $1 and $5 each, throughout the month of January leadinginto National Pancake Day, with all proceeds going to the Children’sMiracle Network Hospital. Participating restaurants will display theballoons in celebration of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30-yearanniversary. Those who buy a $5 Miracle Balloon will receive a $5 offdiscount that can be credited toward their next visit.
For moreinformation on National Pancake Day, or to learn about Children’sMiracle Network Hospitals and make an online donation, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.
Children’sMiracle Network Hospitals raises funds for 170 nonprofit children’shospitals across the United States and Canada, which, in turn, use themoney where it’s needed the most. When a donation is given it stays inthe community, helping local kids. Since 1983, Children’s MiracleNetwork Hospitals has raised more than $4.3 billion, most of it $1 at atime. These donations have gone to support research and training,purchase equipment and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of themission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.Learn more at CMNHospitals.org.
For54 years, IHOP has been a leader and expert in all things breakfast anda leader in family dining. The chain is highly competitive in its menuoffering, serving 65 different signature, made-from-scratch breakfastoptions as well as a range of meals under 600 calories. Beyond offering“everything you love about breakfast,” IHOP has a wide selection ofpopular lunch and dinner items, as well. IHOP offers its guests anaffordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service.As of September 30, 2012, there were 1,565 IHOPs in 50 states and theDistrict of Columbia, as well as in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, PuertoRico, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under thelicensed name IHOP at HOME® consumers can also enjoy a line of premiumbreakfast products available at leading retailers. IHOP restaurants arefranchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House ofPancakes, LLC and its affiliates. International House of Pancakes, LLCis a wholly-owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN)
