Who said breakfast is just a morning meal?
Certainly not Denny’s or IHOP.
The two also have their own merchor as Denny’s calls it,“Diner Drip.”
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There’s no denying the notable overlap between both restaurant concepts.
However, they each have their own unique qualities and menu items that help differentiate them from each other.
From menu items to rewards programs, here are five differences between Denny’s and IHOP.
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As of June 2023, there are some1,790 IHOP locationsall over the globe.
This includes restaurants across all 50 states, two U.S. territories, and 13 additional countries.
Meanwhile, Denny’s is slightly smaller and has1,573 locationsas of December 2023.
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Last summer, Denny’sgamified its rewards program, so customers can unlock perks after completing various challenges.
Through this program, customers earn one PanCoin for every $5 spent at the breakfast chain.
Take IHOP, for example.
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The breakfast hotspot serves a variety of sweet and savory crepes, ranging from cinnamon bun to chicken pesto.
Denny’s, on the other hand, only offers a sweet option.
IHOP also has a bigger selection of biscuit options.
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Denny’s doesn’t currently offer these pancake choices.
Additionally, IHOP recently launched its new"Pancake of the Month" program.
With that being said, pricing could be even lower depending on the restaurant chain’s available deals.
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For instance, IHOP is currently holdingIHOPPY Hour,which kicks off at3 p.m. at participating restaurants.
