Distribution of IHOP Locations Across United States of America by State

IHOP operates 1,658 United States of America locations across 49 states. Largest clusters are in California, Texas, and Florida; the top 10 states contain 59.7% of sites. Coverage is thinner in North Dakota, District of Columbia, and South Dakota.

Top 10 States with the most number of IHOP locations in United States of America

IHOP shows strong visitor engagement: 682 locations are above the mean traffic score (mean: 29.56) and 213 qualify as highly visited.

IHOP has a total of 1,658 locations across the United States, with California (221 locations, 13.3%) and Texas (217 locations, 13.1%) leading in counts. The top three states account for 35.0% of all locations, while the top ten states represent 59.7%. Kansas, Maryland, and Oklahoma have the best access with the lowest populations per location, around 105,000 to 117,000, whereas Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota are the most stretched, with populations per location exceeding 445,000.

IHOP per capita insights

• States (Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma) enjoy the best per capita access to IHOP.
• States like California, New York, North Carolina, New Jersey, Arizona, despite their large number of locations, are under-served on a per-person basis, signaling potential demand for suburban expansion.
• Several states strike a balance between population growth and IHOP density, making them hotspots for sustained competition.

Cities With the Most IHOP Locations in the United States of America

Locations concentrate around major metros such as Los Angeles, Harris, Maricopa, Tarrant, and San Diego. The top 10 cities account for 15.3% of U.S. sites.

Top 10 Cities Ranked by Location Count

IHOP has a total of 1,658 locations across the United States. The highest concentration is in Los Angeles, California, with 61 locations. The top 10 cities, including multiple Texas cities like Harris and Tarrant, collectively account for 15.3% of all IHOP locations. Other notable cities include Maricopa, Arizona, and San Diego, California.

Street-level hotspots (busiest streets with multiple IHOP)

Street-level clusters show corridors where multiple IHOP locations sit within the same neighborhood indicating strong local presence and coherence. IHOP operates a total of 1658 nationwide.

Download IHOP Outlets Points of Interest Data

The complete dataset of IHOP locations across the United States of America is available for download, including coordinates, traffic patterns, and operational status.

Key Variables for IHOP Points of Interests

IHOP has 1658 locations across the United States of America. The key variables shows the most infleuntial aspects for IHOP locations nationwide. This provides a closer look of how IHOP is operating from different prespectives.

Average Area Covered Per IHOP Locations (By State)

IHOP locations in the United States are distributed across states with varying land areas. Texas, the largest state by area at approximately 695,668 km², hosts 217 IHOP locations, while New Jersey, the smallest state listed at about 22,583 km², has 48 locations. California, with an area of roughly 423,965 km², has the highest number of IHOP locations at 221. Other notable states include Florida with 142 locations and Georgia with 85, despite their smaller land areas compared to Texas and California.

Business Status of IHOP Locations (Open vs Closed)

IHOP has the highest number of open locations in California with 164 out of 221, representing 74.2% open. New Jersey shows the highest open percentage at 77.1%, with 37 open locations out of 48. Arizona has the fewest open IHOPs at just 3, making up 7.1% of its 42 total locations. All listed states report zero closed locations for IHOP.

Traffic Data for IHOP Locations (By State)

This view compares activity near IHOP locations across states. Using traffic scores observed around 1,658 sites, it highlights the busiest markets, states with a high share of above-average locations, and areas where activity is comparatively light. Use it to benchmark performance, prioritize field operations, and spot expansion or optimization opportunities.

What IHOP locations are busy in top 10 states?

IHOP's busiest locations are distributed across several states in the United States, with California having the highest number at 56 busy locations out of 221 total (25.3%). Texas follows closely with 55 busy locations from 217 total, also at 25.3%. Florida and Georgia show slightly higher percentages of busy locations, 25.4% and 25.9% respectively, despite having fewer total locations. Maryland has the highest busy location percentage at 26.4% among the listed states.

Customer Reviews and Ratings of IHOP Locations

This section summarizes customer sentiment toward IHOP. Using ratings and review totals from 1,658 locations, we highlight where scores are consistently high and where feedback volume is greatest. Average star ratings reflect perceived quality, while total reviews indicate engagement and reach across the network.

Average Ratings

IHOP's highest average ratings in the United States are 4.1 in both Florida and New Jersey, followed by 4.0 in California and New York, and 3.9 in Arizona. Texas leads in review volume with 472,386 reviews, closely followed by Florida with 452,292. California, Georgia, and Virginia also contribute significant numbers of reviews, ranging from about 118,000 to 305,000.

Number of Reviews

IHOP's highest average ratings are in Florida and New Jersey, both at 4.1, followed by California and New York at 4.0. Texas leads in total reviews with 472,386, closely followed by Florida with 452,292. California ranks third with 304,960 reviews, while Georgia and Virginia have 158,602 and 118,282 reviews respectively.

IHOP Locations With Verified Contact Information

Contact Information

IHOP has complete phone coverage across all locations in the United States, with 100% of its restaurants having phone access in each state listed. California leads with 221 locations, followed closely by Texas with 217 and Florida with 142. Other states like Georgia, Virginia, and New York also maintain full phone coverage for all their IHOP outlets.

Use cases for IHOP Points of Interests Data

Market Analysis

IHOP POI data enables clear measurement of footprint and demand. Analysts can rank states and cities by location count, compare coverage on a per-capita basis, and use traffic scores and review volumes to spot high-performing markets and under-served pockets. The result is an objective view of saturation, growth opportunities, and performance outliers.

Site Selection

For network planning, the data supports scoring candidate trade areas using location density, population per location, and nearby traffic intensity. Teams can evaluate cannibalization risk via nearest-store distance, surface whitespace along key corridors, and prioritize sites near retail anchors, campuses, or transit where observed activity is strongest.

Urban Planning

Planners can map clusters and service gaps to understand commercial access at the neighborhood level. Per-capita coverage highlights communities with limited access, while changes in openings or closures signal shifts in activity. These insights inform corridor revitalization, streetscape and transit planning, and data-driven zoning decisions.

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