IHOPsells millions of flapjacks per year across its more than1,700 restaurants.

For example, have you ever wondered how IHOP gets itspancakesto come out in perfect circles?

Or what the chain does with all of its leftover syrup?

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IHOP serves steak tartare

Like many other fast-casual chain restaurants, IHOP has anextensive secret menu.

To try this secret menu item, just ask for the Philly Cheese Steak with “tartare preparation.”

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Most of the caloriesabout 61%come from fat.

And with 2,650 milligrams of sodium, this premium sandwich packs110% of your daily value of sodium.

All things considered, though, you may want to think twice before ordering this fan-favorite menu item.

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An IHOP employee onRedditonce reported witnessing a customer consume 26 pancakes in one sitting.

It’s what they do.

But you’ll never guess just how many.

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According to oneIHOP employee, however, the “caddy” system was far from hygienic.

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