Claim: IHOP restaurants are offering free pancakes on National Pancake Day.
Origins: Whenever
someone inquires what my favorite kind of food is, the answer is always the same: "Free!" So, on 24 February 2009, IHOP restaurants (formerly known as the International House of Pancakes) will be dispensing my favorite kind of food.
The significance of that day is that it's Shrove Tuesday (or Fat Tuesday), also known as International (or National) Pancake Day. In celebration of the occasion, between 7 AM and 10 PM participating IHOP restaurants will be offering their guests one free short stack of pancakes.
Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., we’ll give you one free short stack (three) of our famous buttermilk pancakes.* All we ask is that you consider making a donation to support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities.
* There is a limit of one free short stack per guest. The offer is valid at participating restaurants for dine-in only while supplies last and is not valid with any other offer, special coupon or discount.
In 2006, IHOP customers helped raise more than $340,000 for charity, in 2007 that number jumped to $625,000, and in 2008 to $875,000. In 2009, IHOP hopes to top the $1 million mark.
See you there — and don't forget the syrup!
Last updated: 23 February 2009
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