IHOP partners with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for National Pancake Day each year. Feb. 5, 2013 is National Pancake Day and is projected to raise $3 million, adding to $10 million raised so far.

During this event, more than 1,500 IHOP locations invite guests to enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes, and in return, give a suggested donation of $5 per stack. Leading into National Pancake Day, IHOP restaurants sell Children's Miracle Network Hospitals balloons to guests to generate publicity for National Pancake Day, and gather additional donations for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

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.

Under the licensed name IHOP at HOME™ consumers can also enjoy a line of premium breakfast products available at leading retailers. 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