Claim:   IHOP restaurants are offering free pancakes on National Pancake Day.

Status:   True.

Origins:   Whenever someone inquires what my favorite kind of food is, the answer is always the same: "Free!" So, on 12 February 2008, IHOP restaurants (formerly known as the International House of Pancakes) will be dispensing my favorite kind of food.

Between 7 AM and 10 PM participating IHOP restaurants will be offering their guests one free short stack of pancakes.

As the offer is described on the IHOP web site:

Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. 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.

All IHOP asks of free pancake recipients is that they consider making a donation to support local children's hospitals through the Children's Miracle Network (or other local charities). In 2006, IHOP customers helped raise more than $340,000 for charity, and in 2007 that number jumped to $625,000. In 2008, IHOP hopes to top the $750,000 mark.

See you there — and don't forget the syrup!

Last updated:   10 January 2008

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