The ceremony took place as part of the company’s annual International Franchise Conference, where franchisees and IHOP executives gathered to celebrate the brand’s success as the leader in the family dining category and collaborate on plans designed to build upon that lead in 2016.

The culinary experts who brought such innovative breakfast favorites as stuffed “Waffullicious” Waffles and Brioche French Toast have once again found a present a unique breakfast item: Criss-Croissants™.

When the first IHOP® restaurant opened 56 years ago, right alongside those buttermilk pancakes on the menu was the waffle—crisp, hot and golden brown. And guests loved it.