IHOP, American breakfast restaurant in Jeffersontown, US
IHOP is an American breakfast restaurant in Jeffersontown, a suburb of Louisville in the state of Kentucky. The menu centers on pancakes, waffles, and omelets, though it also covers savory dishes and lunch options throughout the day.
The chain was founded in 1958 in Toluca Lake, California, and grew over the following decades into one of the most recognized breakfast restaurant names in the country. It now operates over 1600 locations across the United States.
IHOP stands for International House of Pancakes, even though the chain is almost entirely based in the United States. The name reflects an intention to welcome all kinds of guests, which shows in a menu designed to suit a wide range of tastes.
IHOP tends to be open for most of the day, making it a convenient option for an early breakfast or a late lunch. The setting is family-friendly and generally easy to access for most visitors.
In certain years, the chain temporarily changed its name to IHOb to draw attention to a new burger offering on the menu. The move sparked widespread public debate about whether the name change was real, which drew far more attention than a standard promotion would have.
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