Feb 28th - free pancakes at IHOP
(this isn't toy-related, so I didn't want to post it in the news, but I know everyone loves free stuff, so I did want to post it somewhere...)
15 HOURS OF FREE FLAPJACKS AT IHOP FEBRUARY 28
National Pancake Day Returns To Benefit Shriners Hospitals For Children
WHAT: For the seventh consecutive year, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children and other local charities.
WHY: For every short stack of buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a voluntary donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children. IHOP hopes to raise $2.7 million this year, with a goal to bring the total amount of funds raised to more than $10 million. To find a local IHOP or to donate online, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.
WHEN: TUESDAY, February 28, 2012, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. (15 full hours)
WHERE: Participating IHOP restaurants in the Firestone area.
National Pancake Day Fun Facts:
· IHOP served four million free pancakes on National Pancake Day 2011 and pancake lovers donated more than $2.5 million to children’s charities, exceeding the fundraising goal of $2.3 million.
· All of the free pancakes served on National Pancake Day 2011 would create a stack nearly 16 miles high.
· Since the inception of National Pancake Day in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly $8 million and given away more than 14 million pancakes to support charities in the communities in which it operates.
· National Pancake Day 2011 was IHOP’s largest one-day event in the company’s 53-year history.
ABOUT IHOP
For 53 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served its world famous pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages. IHOP offers its guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. As of September 30, 2011, there were 1,532 IHOPs in 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Under the licensed name IHOP at HOME® consumers can also enjoy a line of premium breakfast products available at leading retailers. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates. International House of Pancakes, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN).
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Editors Note: Pancake Day is a tradition that dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products…hence the name Pancake Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday. In 2012, IHOP’s National Pancake Day will be celebrated a week later, as the popular annual campaign has evolved into a month-long celebration that takes place during the month of February. It will culminate with the free flapjack giveaway on February 28.
WHERE: Participating IHOP restaurants in the Firestone area.
Wow, that is a nice touch - the pr person took the time to add in my city name. Even if it was a mailmerge thing, I'm still impressed.
And this, my friends, is what sets The Buzz apart from every other toysite.
Free eats!
Last year my girlfriend ended up on the local news because she wouldn't take a bite while the camera was on her.
We go every year for this as it ALWAYS goes to a good cause. Here in Central Illinois it benefits Children's Hospital of Illinois.