{"id":2208,"date":"2024-03-25T08:14:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T08:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihop-staging.loudmouth.ae\/history\/"},"modified":"2024-03-25T08:15:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T08:15:29","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ihopmiddleeast.com\/ksa\/en\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInternational House of Pancakes\u00ae\u00a0began making people smile in 1958 when it opened its doors in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Fifteen years later, a new marketing campaign introduced the acronym \u201cIHOP\u201d, and since then it\u2019s been the name people know as the place they can enjoy their favorite breakfast experience\u2014any time of day.

\n\nThroughout our 58-year history, we\u2019ve celebrated more than 1,650 restaurant openings across the country, and around the world. And we\u2019ve introduced iconic favorites \u2013 like our Rooty Tooty Fresh \u2018N Fruity\u00ae\u00a0\u2013 that people have grown up with, and now enjoy with their own families, making new memories.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Founders Al and Jerry Lapin, along with early investors Al and Trudy Kallis, open the first International House of Pancakes in the Los Angeles suburb of Toluca Lake, California.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Company begins to expand through franchising.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1961<\/div><\/div>
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Company is publicly traded under the name International House of Pancakes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1963<\/div><\/div>
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Company adopts the name International Industries after it acquires numerous franchised brands, which it controls throughout the 60s. Brands include: International House of Pancakes, Orange Julius, Love\u2019s Wood Pit Barbecue, Golden Cup Coffee Shops, The Original House of Pies, Wil Wright\u2019s Ice Cream Shoppes, among others.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
1973<\/div><\/div>
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A marketing program introduces the acronym \u201cIHOP\u201d for the first time<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1979<\/div><\/div>
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The last of the iconic A-frame IHOP is built.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1985<\/div><\/div>
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The Rooty Tooty Fresh \u2018N Fruity\u00ae is introduced, and guests across the country have fun pronouncing the one-of-a-kind breakfast.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1985<\/div><\/div>
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Actor Cliff Bemis becomes an IHOP favorite, starring in commercials from the mid-80s through the mid-90s.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1991<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP moves its headquarters to Glendale, California and via an initial public offering becomes publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol \u201cIHP\u201d.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1992<\/div><\/div>
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500th IHOP restaurant opens.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1993<\/div><\/div>
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Average sales per IHOP restaurant exceeds $1 million.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1998<\/div><\/div>
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For the first time, system-wide sales of IHOP reach $1 billion.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1999<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol \u201cIHP\u201d.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2001<\/div><\/div>
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The 1,000th IHOP opens in Layton, Utah.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2002<\/div><\/div>
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Julia A. Stewart is appointed President.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2003<\/div><\/div>
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The award-winning \u201cCome hungry. Leave happy.\u201d advertising campaign launches and IHOP introduces our popular Stuffed French Toast.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2004<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP wins prestigious Advertising and Marketing Awareness award for \u201cCome hungry. Leave happy.\u201d campaign.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2005<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP introduces Funnel Cakes as a Limited-Time Offer, and quickly becomes the country\u2019s largest seller of this favorite amusement park treat.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2006<\/div><\/div>
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New ICON building prototype is introduced as the look for IHOP in the new millennium.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2007<\/div><\/div>
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On November 29, 2007, IHOP Corp. successfully completes the acquisition of Applebee\u2019s International, Inc. With more than 3,300 restaurants, the combination brings together two leading restaurant brands and creates the largest full-service restaurant company in the world.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2008<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP Celebrates 50! From our humble beginnings in Toluca Lake, California we have become one of America\u2019s favorite restaurants, with over 1,400 locations coast to coast.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2010<\/div><\/div>
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Introduces SIMPLE & FIT menu, with many items under 600 calories plus tips to meet nutrition goals located throughout the menu.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2011<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP celebrates its sixth National Pancake Day. In just six years, IHOP has raised $8 million in support of the communities where we do business! IHOP also becomes inaugural leader in Kids LiveWell initiative.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2012<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP launches the new \u201cEverything You Love About BreakfastSM\u201d campaign, including our first brand anthem TV spot and guest testimonials.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2012<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP launches the new \u201cEverything You Love About BreakfastSM\u201d campaign, including our first brand anthem TV spot and guest testimonials.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2014<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP continues its growth as a truly International House of Pancakes with more than 70 locations in Bahrain, Canada, Dubai (UAE), Guatemala, Kuwait, Mexico, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Virgin Islands<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2015<\/div><\/div>
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IHOP celebrates a decade of giving with the 10th Annual National Pancake Day. A record-breaking $3.5 million is raised, bringing the 10-year total to nearly $20 million for charity. IHOP launches a new logo, giving guests one more reason to smile.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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