Sunshine Restaurant Partners - IHOP

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Larry Brakefield to President of Sunshine Restaurant Partners. Larry has been a remarkable Regional Director for over seven years, leading our West Florida operations with excellence. His extensive tenure in the restaurant industry includes key roles at Apple Investors Group, TGI Fridays, and Hard Rock International, showcasing his strong leadership and commitment to operational success. As a dynamic motivator and team-oriented leader, Larry is poised to take SRP to new heights in his new role, overseeing our Operations and Marketing teams. Please join us in congratulating Larry on this well-deserved promotion!

Today, we announce the retirement of our President, Raul Orellana, after an incredible 27 years with SRP. Since joining in March 1997, Raul has held every multi-unit operations position, culminating in his role as President in 2015. His leadership, mentorship, and dedication have profoundly shaped our company and its culture. Raul’s contributions have been invaluable, and he leaves behind a legacy of excellence and a talented team. As he transitions into this new chapter—spending more time with family, traveling, and enjoying life—we thank Raul for his remarkable service to our organization and wish him the best on his next voyage.

Behind The Scenes: Our friends over at WFLA's Daytime are our unofficial Pancake of the Month tasters! Farron and Maggie tried June's Orange Cream Pancakes this week to share with Tampa Bay viewers, you'll have to tune in to see how they feel about the citrusy stack!

If Florida was a short stack, we are pretty sure it would be June's Pancake of the Month! ??

A good day starts with IHOP! Team 84 dropped off breakfast for Margate Police Officers over the weekend. We are proud to offer our pancakes and more to the men and women protecting our communities, across the Sunshine State.

Throwback Thursday: A pancake pickup or batter buggy? Take a look at the original International House of Pancakes logo on the side of the truck. Introduced in 1958, the design included a brown wooden structure with a street-light on top. Classic photos and memorabilia line the hallways of the Sunshine Restaurant Partners main office. Interested in seeing more?

We are excited to celebrate those who are going the extra smile in their community with WFLA-TV News Channel 8 / WTTA-TV The CW Tampa Bay! Pam Freas goes above and beyond to bring smiles to hospice patients and thier families in the Tampa Bay area. Thank you for serving up joy, Pam!

?On this Memorial Day, may we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service for our country.

It's graduation season and in Panama City Beach, that means IHOP! ?? ?? Team 228 hosted Arnold High School Seniors this week for an annual graduation breakfast. This is the third year management has partnered with the high school and local sponsors to fuel the excited seniors as they prepare to walk across the stage. Congrats, Grads!

Anthony Paredes joined the U.S. Army at 18-years-old, stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado under the 4th?Infantry Brigade. He was deployed to Iraq in 2018 as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, earning an Army Achievement Medal for his service.?Anthony also served as an Airborne Ranger prior to retiring as an E-5 Sergeant, due to medical reasons. His passion for people and interest in the restaurant industry led him to us and IHOP, where he has moved quickly through management roles to leading one of our busiest restaurants in South Florida.? This Military Appreciation Month, we recognize the contributions and sacrifices of those who serve - or have served - in the U.S. Armed Forces.?We are proud to work with service members who explored a future in restaurants following their time in the military, the men and women across the state who continue to support their communities and Sunshine Restaurant Partners.??