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A coworker shot and killed an IHOP employee in Richmond, then shot himself outside a police station after police attempted to arrest him; the motives and identities are still unknown.
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A coworker shot and killed an IHOP employee in Richmond, then shot himself outside a police station after police attempted to arrest him; the motives and identities are still unknown.

Applebee’s and IHOP plan to implement AI-powered personalization engines to enhance customer recommendations and deals, aiming to boost loyalty and sales, following trends in the restaurant industry where brands like Wendy’s and McDonald's are also adopting AI technologies.

Dine Brands Global, the parent company of Applebee's and IHOP, is considering introducing joint IHOP-Applebee's restaurants in the U.S. market, following the success of such locations in international markets. The concept features shared back-of-house operations and a combined front-of-house for both brands. The company will monitor the success of this test concept and consider further expansion in select U.S. locations. This move comes as the company aims to capitalize on the potential for growth and increased revenues by addressing all four day parts with the two brands.

Dine Brands Global, the parent company of IHOP and Applebee’s, has begun opening dual-branded locations, combining back-of-the-house cooking areas and blending front-of-the-house dining areas, with discrete entrances. The concept aims to reduce costs and maximize revenues by attracting customers dining at different times of the day to the same location. The company plans to eventually bring this concept to the U.S. as it faces challenges amid changing tastes and rising cost pressures. Despite closures, Dine Brands plans to open 25 new restaurants with a more modern, streamlined design, and sees IHOP as a market leader with a track record of growth.

Dine Brands Inc., the parent company of Applebee's and IHOP, is considering combining the two chain restaurants into dual-branded locations that share a back-of-house and a blended front-of-house, following successful tests in international markets. The concept aims to capitalize on the complementary nature of the two brands and has shown promising financial results. This move reflects a broader trend in the restaurant industry, with other companies also exploring the combination of multiple brands in shared spaces.

In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP will offer a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes to dine-in customers on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as part of its Stacking Up Joy program, aimed at reducing food insecurity. The initiative includes a partnership with Feeding America for a "Month of Giving," where guests can donate to provide meals to those in need. Actress Xochitl Gomez is also collaborating with IHOP to raise awareness for the campaign, and the chain's 18th annual Pancake Day is scheduled for February 13, 2024.

IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day by offering free pancakes at participating locations nationwide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. In addition to the free pancakes, the restaurant chain has launched a month-long fundraising campaign to assist those suffering from food insecurity, allowing customers to donate to provide meals for those in need. There are some limitations to the promotion, including one free short stack per guest, specific promotional hours, and a $1 donation requirement in New York and New Jersey.

IHOP is offering a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for dine-in customers, as part of its Stacking Up Joy initiative to combat food insecurity in partnership with Feeding America. Guests can also donate to provide meals for those in need, and the chain has enlisted actress Xochitl Gomez to promote the Month of Giving campaign.

IHOP is introducing its biscuits menu nationwide for the first time in an effort to boost sales. The chain has been diversifying its menu to attract customers during lunch and dinner hours and increase takeout orders. Despite these efforts, IHOP's same-store sales only grew by 2.1% in the latest quarter. The new biscuits menu includes various options such as a breakfast biscuit sandwich and a strawberries and cream biscuit. IHOP hopes that the biscuits will have national appeal and help drive sales, as biscuits have been growing in popularity among consumers.

IHOP is introducing its biscuits menu nationwide for the first time in an effort to boost sales. The popular pancake chain has been diversifying its menu to attract customers during lunch and dinner hours and increase takeout orders. Despite these efforts, IHOP's same-store sales only grew by 2.1% in the latest quarter. The new biscuit lineup includes various options, such as breakfast biscuit sandwiches and a strawberries and cream biscuit. Biscuit sandwiches have been gaining popularity among consumers, and IHOP aims to tap into this trend. The chain has upgraded its biscuit recipe to ensure a flaky and crunchy texture, and the biscuits are designed to be versatile for both sweet and savory options.

Kourtney Kardashian, known for her healthy lifestyle, indulged in an IHOP feast and shared it on her Instagram Story. The pregnant star, who is expecting her first child with Travis Barker, captioned the posts as a "once in a 7 year type thing." Kourtney, who has been open about her body image struggles, expressed her happiness with her current "thicker body." She also mentioned her desire for a blended family, as Travis is a father to three children from previous relationships.

IHOP has introduced a new limited-time menu item called the taco pancake, which combines sweet and savory flavors. Available nationwide from July 5-30, the handheld pancake creations come in four options: Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake, Caramel Banana, Breakfast, and Country Chicken and Gravy. Priced at $6 for three taco pancakes, IHOP aims to offer a unique dining experience that leverages their popular pancakes in an innovative way.

IHOP has unveiled a revamped menu that includes more than a dozen new items and the return of its popular Cinn-A-Stack pancakes. The new menu, which will be available nationwide on April 3, spans breakfast, lunch and dinner and revives several items that disappeared during the pandemic, like the Cinn-A-Stack pancakes and Eggs Benedict. The restaurant will also expand into savory crepes, an idea that came straight from its franchisees, who operate all of IHOP's locations.

Two inmates escaped from Newport News City Jail Annex by cutting a hole through the outer brick wall using primitive tools and scaling a wall. They were later found at a Mercury Boulevard IHOP in Hampton, 5.2 miles away, where an employee and a guest recognized one of the escapees. Police arrived and arrested both men without incident. The sheriff is conducting an investigation to figure out how the escape happened.

Two inmates escaped from a Virginia jail by digging a hole through a wall using tools made from a toothbrush and a metal object. They were found at an IHOP in Hampton and taken into custody. One inmate was in jail for contempt of court, probation violations, and failure to appear, while the other faced charges including credit card fraud, forgery, and grand larceny. Charges related to the escape were pending.