# Curmudgeonly Christmas Breakfast Menus The IHOP Grinch Holiday Menu Has Green Pancakes and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-30 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-grinch-holiday-menu References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2018/10/29/ihop-reveals-new-grinch-inspired-2018-holiday-menu/) & [ihop](https://www.ihop.com/en) The [IHOP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-minions-menu) Grinch Holiday Menu has been announced by the restaurant brand as a seasonal celebratory series of offerings for consumers of all ages to enjoy. The menu has been created in celebration of the new Dr. Seuss The Grinch film from Illumination and [Universal Pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-train-your-dragon-menu) that is set to hit theaters nationwide starting on November 9. The menu consists of the Grinch's Green Pancakes, Minty Who Hot Chocolate, Who-Roast Beast Omelette and the [Whoville](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinch-cave) Holiday Cheesecake French Toast, which are all vibrantly delicious. The menu also includes items just for kids including the Mt. Crumpit Kids Combo and Young Grinch Minty Who Hot Chocolate that can be obtained for free between 4pm and 10pm with the purchase of an adult entree. The IHOP Grinch Holiday Menu will be available at participating locations until December 31. Image Credit: IHOP ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Seasonal Film-themed Menus:** Restaurants can create limited-time menus inspired by popular movies to generate buzz and attract customers during the film's release. - **Nostalgic Food Offerings:** Brands can tap into nostalgia by offering menu items that evoke memories of beloved childhood characters or films. - **Promotions for Families:** Restaurants can offer special promotions and free items for kids to drive family visits and increase customer loyalty. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can leverage film partnerships to create themed menus and entice customers with unique dining experiences. - **Entertainment:** Movie studios can collaborate with restaurants to create promotional tie-ins and enhance the overall movie-going experience. - **Marketing:** Marketing agencies can help brands develop creative promotions and partnerships to drive customer engagement and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Character-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allday-minions-menu.md) - [Film-Celebrating Diner Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-wonka-menu.md) - [Magical Chocolatier Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonka-inspired-menu.md) - [Whimsical Movie Diner Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ihop-menu.md) - [Minty Holiday Diner Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peppermint-bark-pancakes.md) - [Remixed Holiday Diner Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-holiday-meals.md) - [Festive Gingersnap French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingersnap-apple-french-toast.md) - [Reprised Iconic Character Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-grinch-meal.md) - [Pancake House Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-1.md)