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monnee

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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #15 on: July 10, 2018, 01:44:58 pm »
Some companies will do anything to get people into their business.
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« Reply #16 on: July 10, 2018, 02:37:57 pm »
There were some funny reactions to the name change early in June during the rollout.

One came from Chiquita:
🍌pancakes,  🍌syrup,  🍌French toast,  🍌crepes...We LOVE where you’re going with this @IHOP 🎉 ;) #InternationalHouseofBananas #IHOB
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #17 on: July 10, 2018, 03:08:48 pm »
Why bother changing the name?
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« Reply #18 on: July 10, 2018, 03:16:31 pm »
Quote from: seesawing on July 09, 2018, 03:00:03 pm
IHOP's bold move to advertise its burgers has come full circle.  It created media attention last June when making the public aware of the pancake chain's other menu items, specifically, burgers by changing the signage to read "IHOb."  Did anyone go for their burgers?  Or, did you see through the marketing gimmick?  Anybody hungry for pancakes about now??   

Last June? As in a year ago? Or a couple weeks ago in June? Because that is the first I had heard of it.

I think they are foolish and the person in charge of their advertising has some mental issues.  Changing the name of a company is a huge thing.  Just leave it alone.  Improve the quality of your product is you want returning customers.  The closest one to me is about 45 minutes away. The last time we went in there we left before the food came.  We had set there for over 30 minutes and then she goes to check on the food and she had not even turned the order in.  We could hear them talking.  So we just got up and left.
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #19 on: July 10, 2018, 04:04:40 pm »
Quote from: countrygirl12 on July 10, 2018, 03:16:31 pm
Quote from: seesawing on July 09, 2018, 03:00:03 pm
IHOP's bold move to advertise its burgers has come full circle.  It created media attention last June when making the public aware of the pancake chain's other menu items, specifically, burgers by changing the signage to read "IHOb."  Did anyone go for their burgers?  Or, did you see through the marketing gimmick?  Anybody hungry for pancakes about now??   

Last June? As in a year ago? Or a couple weeks ago in June? Because that is the first I had heard of it.

I think they are foolish and the person in charge of their advertising has some mental issues.  Changing the name of a company is a huge thing.  Just leave it alone.  Improve the quality of your product is you want returning customers.  The closest one to me is about 45 minutes away. The last time we went in there we left before the food came.  We had set there for over 30 minutes and then she goes to check on the food and she had not even turned the order in.  We could hear them talking.  So we just got up and left.

It was announced by IHOP on June 4, 2018; it was meant to be a 'temporary' change.  Naturally, it created a media storm with lots of publicity.  Lots of funny comments on social media came out of that.  No, they were not going to go through with a complete name change or rebrand.

I would add that I'm not surprised that any of a number of IHOPs might be exposed for having some lousy service or food simply because there are bound to be some underperforming locations in a chain of its size.  I know I haven't been to IHOP in about 8 years or so, but the one I visit is in a high-traffic location about 15 minutes away and the food and service were always good (probably due to heavy volume of 18-wheelers on the nearby interstate).   
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #20 on: July 10, 2018, 05:39:40 pm »
I was sure hoping that was just a joke or something I love their pancakes and I'm not big on burgers so I'm so glad they switch back to IHOP!
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #21 on: July 10, 2018, 07:56:45 pm »
This had to be one of the worst marketing ideas ever. Who is going to IHOP for burgers. Stick with what you know. 
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #22 on: July 10, 2018, 09:23:20 pm »
I have never even been. I don't believe there is one in my area. I would like to try it out someday though.
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #23 on: July 11, 2018, 11:30:08 pm »
That was just stupid.  I don't think anyone paid any attention to that nonsense anyway.
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #24 on: July 12, 2018, 05:55:55 am »
I heard it was just a promotional gimic.  I like IHOP but don't care for their pancakes.
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #25 on: July 12, 2018, 06:34:35 am »
Personally I thought it wasn't gonna work as IHOP has always been known for their pancakes however it is my understanding they do have very good burgers but I have never tried one as I always get pancakes if I go there so I guess that was the point eh?  LOL
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #26 on: July 12, 2018, 06:40:05 am »
It was a tone of free publicity by everyone talking about it.
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #27 on: July 12, 2018, 08:17:58 am »
Yes, they just do it advertise there burger now back to pancake :)
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #28 on: July 12, 2018, 01:00:05 pm »
yup I seen that commercial funny made me smile lol
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Re: IHOb changes name back to IHOP
« Reply #29 on: July 12, 2018, 06:52:25 pm »
lol that came and went, didn't really pay attention all that much honestly
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