Yes, Virginia—well, Texas, actually—there IS a combination Applebee's-IHOP restaurant. In its earliest days, people ate it up. Dine Brands (DIN), which owns both of the aforementioned restaurant chains along with the Fuzzy's taco shops,

FREE PANCAKES: On March 4, IHOP is giving away free pancakes to celebrate National Pancake Day. Check participating locations here.

IHOP is serving up a flippin’ fantastic deal for customers in honor of National Pancake Day. All day long on Tuesday, March 4, the breakfast chain is giving away a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes to customers who dine in. Each short stack comes with three buttermilk pancakes and the offer is limited to one freebie per customer.

It's worked in non-U.S. markets so now Applebee's and IHOP parent company Dine Brands is planning to open dual IHOP-Applebee's restaurants in the U.S., beginning with a location in Seguin, Texas, in early 2025. (Provided by Dine Brands) Dine Brands The first fusion location of two of America’s largest restaurant chains will open soon.

The first Applebee's and IHOP dual-branded restaurant just opened in Seguin, Texas. The CEO said it will hopefully attract younger customers.

IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day with free short stacks for all. Customers can get three free buttermilk pancakes when they dine in at the restaurant Tuesday, March 4, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the pancake chain.

IHOP is giving away free pancakes on Tuesday, March 4 in honor of National Pancake Day. Here's how you can get them.