GLENDALE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2018 /CNW/ -- Canada will be celebrating its fifth Annual
IHOP National Pancake Day on Tuesday,
February 27, 2018 from 7 am to 7
pm, inviting guests to enjoy a complimentary short stack* of
IHOP's world famous buttermilk pancakes at participating IHOP
Restaurants® across the country. In return, guests are asked
to help make a difference in the health of the community's children
by leaving a donation of any size with all funds collected going to
the local Children's Miracle Network member hospital in their
area.
Lauren Howe, Miss Universe Canada 2017 and a top ten finalist in
the annual Miss Universe pageant, will serve as the Day's Honorary
Ambassador, spreading the message of the importance of supporting
Children's Miracle Network member hospitals through National
Pancake Day.
Since National Pancake Day was inaugurated in Canada, guests have generously donated more
than $225,000 for their local
Children's Miracle Network hospitals. National Pancake Day
began in the United States in
2006, and to date has raised $30
million for children's health. National Pancake Day is
now also celebrated on the same date in Mexico, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
"National Pancake Day in Canada
has become a signature event for IHOP not just for our guests but
for our franchisees and their team members, all of whom are
passionate about the opportunity to use what IHOP is most famous
for—our buttermilk pancakes—to raise money for the health and
well-being of children in their neighbourhoods," said Steve Joyce, president, International and CEO,
DineEquity. "Thanks to the generous donations of our guests, we
have seen our fundraising totals climb every year, and we look
forward to another record breaking year of donations."
Guests may also help support the efforts of Children's Miracle
Network by purchasing a wall icon in increments of $1, $5,
$20 or $100 between January 31
and February 27, 2018 to show support. Guests who purchase a
$5 wall icon will receive a
$5 coupon good for a future purchase
of $10 or more (valid at
participating restaurants only).**
"National Pancake day is a fun and unique way to help the kids
in communities all across Canada,"
said Mark Hierlihy, President and
CEO of Canada's Children's
Hospital Foundations (Children's Miracle Network in Canada). "We value Partners like IHOP, and
their employees who raise funds for our member hospitals to put
towards the most critical needs at their facilities."
"We love National Pancake Day, because it brings together two
elements that are core to the IHOP brand: building community
and giving back," said William
Urrego, IHOP's vice president and general manager, the
Americas. "Guests have a chance to experience our famous IHOP
hospitality and signature pancakes for free while bonding together
over a cause that's important to every Canadian—the health of our
children."
* Limit one offer per guest. One free short stack of
Buttermilk Pancakes on February 27,
2018 from 7 am – 7 pm: participating restaurants and hours may
vary. Check with your local IHOP restaurant for
details. Dine-in only.
** Issuance and redemption of coupons at participating
restaurants only. Redemption expires Saturday, March 31, 2018 unless otherwise
stated.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES, LLC
For 60
years, IHOP has been a leader, innovator and expert in all things
breakfast, any time of day. The chain offers 65 different
signature, fresh, made-to-order breakfast options, a wide selection
of popular lunch and dinner items as well as meals under 600
calories. IHOP restaurants offer guests an affordable, everyday
dining experience with warm and friendly service. Today, there are
more than 1,750 IHOP restaurants around the world, including
restaurants in all 50 states and the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam as well
as Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Lebanon,
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab
Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Thailand, India and The
Philippines. IHOP restaurants are franchised by affiliates
of Glendale, Calif.-based DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE:DIN)
About Children's Miracle Network:
Children's Miracle
Network® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals, 14 of
which are in Canada. Donations
stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services,
pediatric medical equipment and research. Its various fundraising
partners and programs support the nonprofit's mission to save and
improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why
children's hospitals need community support, identify your member
hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles
Are, at http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.ca and
http://www.facebook.com/childrensmiraclenetworkcanada
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include, but are not limited to: the effect of general economic
conditions; the Company's indebtedness; risk of future impairment
charges; trading volatility and the price of the Company's common
stock; the Company's results in any given period differing from
guidance provided to the public; the highly competitive nature of
the restaurant business; the Company's business strategy failing to
achieve anticipated results; risks associated with the restaurant
industry; risks associated with locations of current and future
restaurants; rising costs for food commodities and utilities;
shortages or interruptions in the supply or delivery of food;
ineffective marketing and guest relationship initiatives and use of
social media; changing health or dietary preferences; our
engagement in business in foreign markets; harm to our brands'
reputation; litigation; fourth-party claims with respect to
intellectual property assets; environmental liability; liability
relating to employees; failure to comply with applicable laws and
regulations; failure to effectively implement restaurant
development plans; our dependence upon our franchisees;
concentration of Applebee's franchised restaurants in a limited
number of franchisees; credit risk from IHOP franchisees operating
under our previous business model; termination or non-renewal of
franchise agreements; franchisees breaching their franchise
agreements; insolvency proceedings involving franchisees; changes
in the number and quality of franchisees; inability of franchisees
to fund capital expenditures; heavy dependence on information
technology; the occurrence of cyber incidents or a deficiency in
our cybersecurity; failure to execute on a business continuity
plan; inability to attract and retain talented employees; risks
associated with retail brand initiatives; failure of our internal
controls; and other factors discussed from time to time in the
Company's Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and
in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this
release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no
obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking
statements.
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