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IHOP Acknowledges Third-Time Franchisee of the Year Recipient Susan Mendenhall at the 2025 Annual Global Franchisee Conference
PASADENA, Calif., October 13, 2025--Today, IHOP has named Susan Mendenhall as the 2024 Franchisee of the Year, awarded to her at the brand’s 2025 Global Franchisee Conference. Mendenhall has been a valuable member of the IHOP family for over 24 years, and this marks her third time receiving the award, having previously won in 2018 and 2022. Mendenhall is the proud franchisee of two IHOP restaurants in Tri-Cities, WA, and is the first franchisee to receive this honor three times.
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