IHOP partners with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for National Pancake Day. During this event, more than 1500 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. As of September 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.

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