For a limited time, IHOP is partnering with The Elf on the Shelf to serve a holiday menu for guests of all ages. The imaginative menu can be enjoyed now until January 1st and even gives kids under the age of 12 to eat for free with the purchase of an adult entrée during participating hours.
On the fun-filled holiday menu, families will find the green-colored Jolly Cakes with sweet cream cheese icing and sprinkles that resemble tiny ornaments, Oh What Funnel Cakes, the Holiday Ham & Sausage Omelette and the Merry Marshmallow Hot Chocolate. With the Little Elves Combo, diners will receive a sampling of eats from the The Elf on the Shelf menu.
The Elf on the Shelf tie-in is especially relevant as the tradition involves a Welcome Back Breakfast when a household's Scout Elf returns for the season.
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IHOP and The Elf on the Shelf are Offering a Fun Holiday Menu
Trend Themes
1. Holiday-themed Menus - Opportunity for restaurants to collaborate with popular brands for limited-time holiday menus.
2. Kids Eat Free - Offering free meals for children with the purchase of an adult entrée to attract families.
3. Character-themed Food - Creating food items that are inspired by popular characters or toys to appeal to a wider audience.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - Restaurants can partner with popular brands or characters to offer limited-time holiday menus and attract more customers.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and resorts can offer character-themed menus as part of their holiday promotions to enhance the guest experience.
3. Toy Manufacturing - Collaborating with restaurants to create food items inspired by popular toys can be a unique marketing opportunity for toy companies.