News Release

IHOP Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Results

February 27, 2008
GLENDALE, CA, Feb 27, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, which reflected the Company's $2.0 billion acquisition of Applebee's International, Inc. ("Applebee's") on November 29, 2007.

Julia A. Stewart, IHOP's chairman and chief executive officer, said, "2007 was a year of significant accomplishments for our Company. During the fourth quarter 2007, we completed the acquisition of Applebee's, which we believe represents an opportunity to create significant long-term value for IHOP Corp. shareholders. In addition, our proven financial formula for success within the IHOP business unit -- driving top line sales through new franchise restaurant openings and same-store sales growth while moderating G&A expenses -- was evident once again. We will look to achieve this same level of consistent performance with the Applebee's business as we work to re-energize the brand and transition it, over time, to a more highly franchised model."

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Performance

IHOP's financial performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 was materially impacted by the acquisition of Applebee's International, Inc. Financial results reflect the inclusion of Applebee's financial performance for one month of 2007.

The Company reported a net loss of $16.0 million available to common stockholders, or $0.94 per diluted share for the fourth quarter 2007. The decreases primarily resulted from the recognition of a $16.1 million expense (net of tax) due to an interest rate swap transaction, which was settled during the quarter, related to the financing of the Applebee's acquisition.

Total swap transaction expenditures amounted to $124.0 million for fiscal 2007. The swap was required to hedge IHOP's interest payments on the notes issued in the acquisition securitization transactions. The swap had a notional amount of $2.039 billion and a fixed interest rate of 5.694%. As a result of the swap settlement, the Company incurred a loss on the undesignated hedge of $26.5 million and $62.1 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2007, respectively, and will amortize the designated portion of the interest rate swap of $61.9 million into interest expense over the expected lives of the notes.

Excluding the loss on the undesignated hedge, the Company reported a decrease in net income available to common stockholders to $85,000, and a decrease in diluted net income available to common stockholders per share to $0.01 in the fourth quarter 2007 as compared with the same quarter in fiscal 2006. The decreases resulted primarily from an increase in interest expense of $18.0 million associated with higher debt levels. The Company's quarterly performance was also impacted by higher General and Administrative (G&A) expenses reflecting the inclusion of one month's worth of Applebee's results and $4.3 million in asset impairment and closure charges related to Company Operations.

These factors were partially offset in the fourth quarter 2007 by a 68.2% increase in Franchise Operations profitability, mostly related to the inclusion of one month's worth of Applebee's results. The Company's quarterly results also benefited from a 9.3% increase in IHOP Franchise Operations profitability, which was due to a 3.7% increase in same-store sales and a 3.5% increase in effective restaurants within the IHOP system. In addition, the Company's consolidated tax rate was 35.1% in the fourth quarter 2007 versus a consolidated tax rate of 38.0% in the third quarter 2007, which was lower due to compensation related tax credits. Further, a 5.8% reduction in diluted weighted average shares outstanding due to share repurchases by the Company made over the past 12 months positively impacted diluted net income available to common stockholders per share performance for the fourth quarter 2007.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, the Company reported a net loss available to common stockholders of $2.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share. The decreases primarily resulted from the recognition of a $37.8 million expense (net of tax) related to the swap settlement in the second half of fiscal 2007 and a $1.4 million expense (net of tax) related to the early extinguishment of debt in March 2007. Excluding the swap expense and early debt extinguishment costs, the Company reported a decrease of 17.1% in net income available to common stockholders to $36.9 million, and an 11.9% decrease in diluted net income available to common stockholders per share to $2.14 for fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006. The decreases resulted primarily from an increase in interest expense of $20.8 million. The Company's fiscal 2007 performance was also impacted by higher G&A expenses reflecting the inclusion of one month's worth of Applebee's results.

These factors were partially offset in fiscal 2007 by a 22.3% increase in Franchise Operations profitability, mostly related to the inclusion of one month's worth of Applebee's results. The Company's fiscal 2007 results also benefited from a 7.7% increase in IHOP Franchise Operations profitability, which was due to a 2.2% increase in same-store sales and a 4.5% increase in effective restaurants within the IHOP system. In addition, the Company recognized an income tax benefit from continuing operations of $2.2 million for fiscal 2007 versus an income tax expense of $28.3 million for fiscal 2006. The overall reduction in income taxes was primarily due to a taxable loss of $2.8 million in fiscal 2007 versus taxable income of $72.9 million in fiscal 2006. Further, a 5.8% reduction in diluted weighted average shares outstanding due to share repurchases by IHOP Corp. made over the past 12 months positively impacted fiscal 2007 diluted net income available to common stockholders per share performance.

Cash flows from operating activities increased 63.9% for fiscal 2007 to $106.3 million compared with $64.9 million for fiscal 2006. This increase was primarily due to $41.8 million from one month of Applebee's operating activities. Principal receipts from notes and equipment contracts receivable, which are an additional source of cash generation for the Company, amounted to $16.6 million for fiscal 2007. Capital expenditures increased to $11.9 million for fiscal 2007 compared with $9.4 million for fiscal 2006. The increase in capital expenditures primarily reflects the inclusion of Applebee's capital expenditures during December 2007, which was offset by lower IHOP capital spending consistent with the Company's plan not to open any locations in its dedicated Company market in Cincinnati, Ohio, in fiscal 2007.

Investor Conference Call Today

IHOP Corp. will host an investor conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 financial results as well as 2008 financial performance guidance today, Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time). To participate on the call, please dial (888) 680-0860 and reference pass code 40886137. A live webcast of the call will be available on IHOP's Web site at www.ihop.com, and may be accessed by visiting Calls & Presentations under the site's Investor Information section. Participants should allow approximately ten minutes prior to the call's start time to visit the site and download any streaming media software needed to listen to the webcast. A telephonic replay of the call may be accessed through March 5, 2008 by dialing 888-286-8010 and referencing pass code 10840728. An online archive of the webcast also will be available on the Investor Information section of IHOP's Web site.

About IHOP Corp.

Based in Glendale, California, IHOP Corp. franchises and operates restaurants under the International House of Pancakes, or IHOP, and the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar brands. With more than 3,300 restaurants combined, IHOP Corp. is the largest full-service restaurant company in the world. IHOP Corp.'s common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "IHP." For more information on IHOP Corp., visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's Web site located at www.ihop.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

There are forward-looking statements contained in this news release. They use such words as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "plan," or other similar terminology, and include statements regarding the strategic and financial benefits of the acquisition of Applebee's International, Inc., expectations regarding integration and cost savings, and other financial guidance. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the implementation of the Company's strategic growth plan; the availability of suitable locations and terms for the sites designated for development; the ability of franchise developers to fulfill their commitments to build new restaurants in the numbers and time frames covered by their development agreements; legislation and government regulation including the ability to obtain satisfactory regulatory approvals; risks associated with executing the Company's strategic plan for Applebee's; risks associated with the Company's incurrence of significant indebtedness to finance the acquisition; the failure to realize the synergies and other perceived advantages resulting from the acquisition; costs and potential litigation associated with the acquisition; the ability to retain key personnel after the acquisition; conditions beyond the Company's control such as weather, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics impacting the Company's customers or food supplies or acts of war or terrorism; availability and cost of materials and labor; cost and availability of capital; competition; continuing acceptance of the IHOP, International House of Pancakes and Applebee's brands and concepts by guests and franchisees; the Company's overall marketing, operational and financial performance; economic and political conditions; adoption of new, or changes in, accounting policies and practices; and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's news releases, public statements and/or filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, especially the "Risk Factors" sections of Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, as well as releases, statements and SEC filings by Applebee's International, Inc. prior to its acquisition by the Company. Forward-looking information is provided by IHOP Corp. pursuant to the safe harbor established under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and should be evaluated in the context of these factors. In addition, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

References to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release includes references to the Company's "net (loss) income available to common stockholders, excluding a loss on the undesignated hedge and early debt extinguishment costs." This is computed for a given period by deducting from net (loss) income available to common stockholders for such period, the effect of any loss on the undesignated hedge and early debt extinguishment costs incurred in such period. This is presented on an aggregate basis and a per share (diluted) basis. Each of these is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A reconciliation of these amounts to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is included in a table at the end of this release.

                        IHOP CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                (Unaudited)
                                 Three Months Ended    Fiscal Year Ended
                                    December 31,          December 31,
                                  2007        2006      2007        2006
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Revenues
Franchise revenues              $  62,991  $   45,625 $ 205,757  $  179,331
Company restaurant sales          112,750       3,936   125,905      13,585
Rental income                      33,112      33,069   132,422     132,101
Financing revenues                  4,740       5,302    20,475      24,543
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
   Total revenues                 213,593      87,932   484,559     349,560
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Costs and Expenses
Franchise expenses                 22,986      21,835    88,054      83,079
Company restaurant expenses       102,451       4,660   117,435      15,601
Rental expenses                    24,549      24,378    98,402      97,904
Financing expenses                    227         181     1,215       4,240
General and administrative
 expenses                          33,531      17,035    81,597      63,543
Interest expense                   19,770       1,804    28,654       7,902
Amortization of intangible
 assets                             1,132          --     1,132          --
Other expense, net                    265         919     2,147       4,398
Impairment and closure charges      4,271          --     4,326          43
Loss on derivative instrument      26,513          --    62,131          --
Early debt extinguishment costs        --          --     2,223          --
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
   Total costs and expenses       235,695      70,812   487,316     276,710
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
(Loss) income from continuing
 operations before income taxes   (22,102)     17,120    (2,757)     72,850
(Benefit) provision for income
 taxes                             (7,765)      6,790    (2,247)     28,297
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
(Loss) income from continuing
 operations                       (14,337)     10,330      (510)     44,553
Income from discontinued
 operations, net of tax                30          --        30          --
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Net (loss) income               $ (14,307) $   10,330 $    (480) $   44,553
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
Net (loss) income               $ (14,307) $   10,330 $    (480) $   44,553
Less:  Preferred stock
 dividends                         (1,742)         --    (1,742)         --
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Net (loss) income available to
 common stockholders            $ (16,049) $   10,330 $  (2,222) $   44,553
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
Net (Loss) Income Available to
 Common Stockholders Per Share
   Basic                        $   (0.94) $     0.58 $   (0.13) $     2.46
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
   Diluted                      $   (0.94) $     0.57 $   (0.13) $     2.43
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
Weighted Average Shares
 Outstanding
   Basic                           16,996      17,839    17,232      18,085
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
   Diluted                         16,996      18,051    17,232      18,298
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
Dividends Declared Per Share    $    0.25  $     0.25 $    1.00  $     1.00
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
Dividends Paid Per Share        $    0.25  $     0.25 $    1.00  $     1.00
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
                        IHOP CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           IHOP RESTAURANT DATA
                                (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth the number of effective restaurants in the IHOP system and information regarding the percentage change in sales at those restaurants compared to the same period in the prior year. "Effective restaurants" are the number of restaurants in a given period, adjusted to account for restaurants open for only a portion of the period. Information is presented for all effective restaurants in the IHOP system, which includes restaurants owned by the Company, as well as those owned by franchisees and area licensees. Sales of restaurants that are owned by franchisees and area licensees are not attributable to the Company. However, we believe that presentation of this information is useful in analyzing our revenues because franchisees and area licensees pay us royalties and advertising fees that are generally based on a percentage of their sales, as well as rental payments under leases that are usually based on a percentage of their sales. Management also uses this information to make decisions about future plans for the development of additional restaurants as well as evaluation of current operations. Pro forma information on Applebee's restaurant data restaurant development and franchising activity is presented in the section entitled "Pro forma comparison--Applebee's" herein.

                                    Three Months Ended  Fiscal Year Ended
                                       December 31,        December 31,
                                      2007      2006      2007      2006
                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
IHOP Restaurant Data
   Effective restaurants (a)
      Franchise                        1,162     1,116     1,144     1,095
      Company                             11        10        12         8
      Area license                       157       159       158       156
                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
         Total                         1,330     1,285     1,314     1,259
                                    ========  ========  ========  ========
System-wide (b)
   IHOP sales percentage change (c)      7.8%      6.2%      6.9%      7.4%
   IHOP same-store sales percentage
    change (d)                           3.7%      0.4%      2.2%      2.5%
Franchise (b)
   IHOP sales percentage change (c)      8.3%      5.9%      7.1%      7.5%
   IHOP same-store sales percentage
    change (d)                           3.7%      0.5%      2.2%      2.5%
Company
   IHOP sales percentage change (c)      0.8%     51.5%     26.0%    (2.7)%
(a) "Effective restaurants" are the number of restaurants in a given fiscal
    period adjusted to account for restaurants open for only a portion of
    the period. Information is presented for all effective restaurants in
    the IHOP system, which includes restaurants owned by the Company as
    well as those owned by franchisees and area licensees.
(b) "System-wide sales" are retail sales at IHOP restaurants operated by
    franchisees, area licensees and the Company, as reported to the
    Company.  IHOP franchise restaurant sales were $522.0 million and $2.1
    billion for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007,
    respectively, and sales at IHOP area license restaurants were $51.9
    million and $211.9 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended
    December 31, 2007, respectively.  Franchise restaurant retail sales are
    sales recorded at restaurants that are owned by franchisees and area
    licensees and are not attributable to the Company.  Franchise
    restaurant retail sales are useful in analyzing our franchise revenues
    because franchisees and area licenses pay us royalties and other fees
    that are generally based on a percentage of their sales.  Sales of
    restaurants that are owned by franchisees and area licenses are not
    attributable to the Company.
(c) "Sales percentage change" reflects, for each category of restaurants,
    the percentage change in sales in any given fiscal period compared to
    the prior fiscal period for all restaurants in that category.
(d) "Same-store sales percentage change" reflects the percentage change in
    sales, in any given fiscal period compared to the prior fiscal period,
    for restaurants that have been operated throughout both fiscal periods
    that are being compared and have been open for at least 18 months.
    Because of new unit openings and store closures, the restaurants open
    throughout both fiscal periods being compared will be different from
    period to period.  Same-store sales percentage change does not include
    data on IHOP restaurants located in Florida.
                        IHOP CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
           IHOP RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AND FRANCHISING ACTIVITY
                                (Unaudited)

The following table summarizes IHOP restaurant development and franchising activity:

                                    Three Months Ended  Fiscal Year Ended
                                       December 31,        December 31,
                                    ------------------  ------------------
                                      2007      2006      2007      2006
                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
IHOP Restaurant Development
 Activity
Beginning of period                    1,328     1,278     1,302     1,242
  New openings
    Company-developed                     --         1        --         4
    Franchisee-developed                  22        22        57        57
    International
     franchisee-developed                 --        --         2        --
    Area license                           1         2         1         8
                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
      Total new openings                  23        25        60        69
  Closings
    Company                               (1)       --        (2)       --
    Franchise                             (6)       (1)      (12)       (8)
    Area license                          --        --        (4)       (1)
                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
End of period                          1,344     1,302     1,344     1,302
                                    ========  ========  ========  ========
 Summary-end of period
    Franchise                          1,176     1,132     1,176     1,132
    Company                               11        10        11        10
    Area license                         157       160       157       160
                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
      Total                            1,344     1,302     1,344     1,302
                                    ========  ========  ========  ========
IHOP Restaurant Franchising
 Activity
Franchisee-developed                      22        22        57        57
International franchisee-developed        --        --         2        --
Rehabilitated and refranchised            --         1         4         9
                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
      Total restaurants franchised        22        23        63        66
Reacquired by the Company                 (1)       (1)       (7)       (8)
Closed                                    (6)       (1)      (12)       (8)
                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
      Net addition                        15        21        44        50
                                    ========  ========  ========  ========
                        IHOP CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT DATA
                                (Unaudited)

Pro Forma Comparison--Applebee's

The 2007 Pro Forma information includes the 11-month data from Applebee's prior to the acquisition date of November 29, 2007 and the one-month data of Applebee's subsequent to the acquisition date. The 2006 Predecessor information represents data derived from Applebee's prior to the acquisition date.

Restaurant Data

The following table sets forth the number of effective restaurants in the Applebee's system and information regarding the percentage change in sales at those restaurants compared to the same period in the prior year.

                                 Three Months Ended    Fiscal Year Ended
                                    December 31,          December 31,
                                -------------------   -------------------
                                  2007       2006       2007       2006
                                --------   --------   --------   --------
                               Pro Forma Predecessor Pro Forma Predecessor
                                --------   --------   --------   --------
Applebee's Restaurant Data
  Effective restaurants (a)
    Franchise                      1,449      1,388      1,429      1,353
    Company                          509        517        513        506
                                --------   --------   --------   --------
      Total                        1,958      1,905      1,942      1,859
                                ========   ========   ========   ========
System-wide (b)
  Applebee's domestic sales
   percentage change (c)(e)         (7.0)%     14.9 %     (0.2)%      8.4 %
  Applebee's domestic
   same-store sales percentage
   change (d)(e)                    (2.9)%     (1.1)%     (2.1)%     (0.6)%
Franchise (b)
  Applebee's domestic sales
   percentage change (c)(e)         (6.7)%     15.0 %      0.1 %      7.6 %
  Applebee's domestic
   same-store sales percentage
   change (d)(e)                    (2.9)%     (1.0)%     (2.0)%     (0.5)%
Company
  Applebee's sales percentage
   change (c)(e)                    (7.7)%     14.6 %     (0.9)%     10.6 %
  Applebee's same-store sales
   percentage change (d)(e)         (2.8)%     (1.4)%     (2.2)%     (1.0)%
(a) "Effective restaurants" are the number of restaurants in a given fiscal
    period adjusted to account for restaurants open for only a portion of
    the period. Information is presented for all effective restaurants in
    the Applebee's system, which includes restaurants owned by Applebee's
    as well as those owned by franchisees.
(b) "System-wide sales" are retail sales at Applebee's restaurants operated
    by franchisees, area licensees and Applebee's, as reported to the
    Company.  The Company acquired Applebee's International, Inc. on
    November 29, 2007.  Applebee's system-wide sales information includes
    the full year.  Domestic franchise restaurant sales for Applebee's
    restaurants were $803.3 million and $3.3 billion for the fourth quarter
    and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, respectively.  Domestic
    franchise restaurant sales for Applebee's restaurants in the 2007
    period subsequent to the acquisition date were $319.5 million.
    Franchise restaurant retail sales are sales recorded at restaurants
    that are owned by franchisees and area licensees and are not
    attributable to the Company.  Franchise restaurant retail sales are
    useful in analyzing our franchise revenues because franchisees and area
    licenses pay us royalties and other fees that are generally based on a
    percentage of their sales.  Sales of restaurants that are owned by
    franchisees and area licenses are not attributable to the Company.
(c) "Sales percentage change" reflects, for each category of restaurants,
    the percentage change in sales in any given fiscal period compared to
    the prior fiscal period for all restaurants in that category.  The
    sales percentage changes for Applebee's restaurants for the three
    months ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were impacted by a 14th week
    in 2006.  The sales percentage changes for Applebee's restaurants for
    the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 were impacted by a
    53rd week in 2006.  In addition, all periods for company-operated
    Applebee's restaurants exclude the impact of discontinued operations.
(d) "Same-store sales percentage change" reflects the percentage change in
    sales, in any given fiscal period compared to the prior fiscal period,
    for restaurants that have been operated throughout both fiscal periods
    that are being compared and have been open for at least 18 months.
    Because of new unit openings and store closures, the restaurants open
    throughout both fiscal periods being compared will be different from
    period to period.
(e) These amounts represent changes for Applebee's restaurants for the full
    fiscal year.  We acquired Applebee's on November 29, 2007.  The change
    in Applebee's store sales and same-store sales was (5.1)% and (4.5)%,
    respectively, for the five-week period in 2007 subsequent to the
    acquisition date.  The change in domestic franchise restaurant store
    sales and same-store sales, as reported to the Company, was (2.4)% and
    (5.0)%, respectively, for the five-week period in 2007 subsequent to
    the acquisition date.  The change in domestic system store sales was
    (3.1)% and (4.8)%, respectively, for the five-week period in 2007
    subsequent to the acquisition date.
                    IHOP CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
      APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AND FRANCHISING ACTIVITY
                          (Unaudited)

The following table summarizes Applebee's restaurant development and franchising activity:

                                Three Months Ended    Fiscal Year Ended
                                   December 31,         December 31,
                               --------------------  --------------------
                                  2007       2006       2007      2006
                               ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
                               Pro Forma Predecessor Pro Forma Predecessor
                               ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
Applebee's Restaurant
 Development Activity
Beginning of period                 1,953      1,884      1,930      1,804
  New openings
    Company-developed                   2         10         14         35
    Franchisee-developed               24         41         66        108
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
      Total new openings               26         51         80        143
  Closings
    Company                            (1)        (1)       (24)        (4)
    Franchise                          (2)        (4)       (10)       (13)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
End of period                       1,976      1,930      1,976      1,930
                                =========  =========  =========  =========
Summary-end of period
    Franchise                       1,465      1,409      1,465      1,409
    Company                           511        521        511        521
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
      Total                         1,976      1,930      1,976      1,930
                                =========  =========  =========  =========
Applebee's Restaurant
 Franchising Activity
Franchisee-developed                   14         32         44         90
International
 franchisee-developed                  10          9         22         18
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
      Total restaurants
       franchised                      24         41         66        108
Reacquired by the Company              --         --         --         (4)
Closed                                 (2)        (4)       (10)       (13)
                                ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
      Net addition                     22         37         56         91
                                =========  =========  =========  =========
                         IHOP CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                    (In thousands, except share amounts)
                                                 December 31, December 31,
                                                     2007         2006
                                                 ------------ ------------
                                                 (Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                      $     26,838 $     19,516
  Restricted cash                                     128,138           --
  Short-term investments, at market value                 300           --
  Receivables, net                                    115,335       45,571
  Inventories                                          13,280          396
  Prepaid income taxes                                 30,695        3,320
  Prepaid expenses                                     30,831        1,553
  Deferred income taxes                                21,862        5,417
  Assets held for sale                                 60,347           --
  Current assets related to discontinued
   operations                                           6,052           --
                                                 ------------ ------------
   Total current assets                               433,678       75,773
                                                 ------------ ------------
Non-current restricted cash                            57,962           --
Restricted assets related to captive insurance
 subsidiary                                            10,518           --
Long-term receivables                                 288,452      302,088
Property and equipment, net                         1,139,616      309,737
Goodwill                                              730,728       10,767
Other intangible assets, net                        1,011,457           --
Other assets                                          156,193       67,885
Non-current assets related to discontinued
 operations                                             2,558           --
                                                 ------------ ------------
   Total assets                                  $  3,831,162 $    766,250
                                                 ============ ============
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities
  Current maturities of long-term debt           $         -- $     19,738
  Accounts payable                                     99,019       14,689
  Accrued employee compensation and benefits           56,795       13,359
  Deferred revenue                                     76,802           --
  Accrued financing costs                              63,045        1,601
  Deferred compensation                                21,236           --
  Accrued interest payable                             15,240        2,498
  Other accrued expenses                               49,203        9,600
                                                 ------------ ------------
   Total current liabilities                          381,340       61,485
                                                 ------------ ------------
Long-term debt, less current maturities             2,263,887       94,468
Capital lease obligations, less current
 maturities                                           168,242      170,412
Deferred income taxes                                 504,865       76,017
Other liabilities                                     113,103       74,655
Non-current liabilities related to discontinued
 operations                                             3,302           --
Commitments and contingencies
Preferred stock, Series A, $1 par value, 220,000
 shares authorized; 190,000 shares issued and
 outstanding                                          187,050           --
Stockholders' equity
  Preferred stock, Series B, $1 par value,
   10,000,000 shares authorized; 35,000 shares
   issued and outstanding                                  35           --
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares
   authorized; 2007: 23,359,664 shares issued and
   17,105,469 shares outstanding; 2006:
   22,818,007 shares issued and 17,873,548 shares
   outstanding                                            230          227
Additional paid-in capital                            184,710      131,748
Retained earnings                                     338,790      358,975
Accumulated other comprehensive loss                  (36,738)        (133)
Treasury stock, at cost (2007: 6,254,195 shares;
 2006: 4,944,459 shares)                             (277,654)    (201,604)
                                                 ------------ ------------
  Total stockholders' equity                          209,373      289,213
                                                 ------------ ------------
  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     $  3,831,162 $    766,250
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                          IHOP CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                              (In thousands)
                               (Unaudited)
                                                     Fiscal Year Ended
                                                        December 31,
                                                      2007         2006
                                                  -----------  -----------
Cash flows from operating activities
  Net (loss) income                               $      (480) $    44,553
  Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to
   cash flows provided by operating activities
    Depreciation and amortization                      31,829       20,050
    Debt extinguishment and other costs                 2,223           --
    Loss on derivative financial instrument            62,131           --
    Impairment and closure charges                      4,381           43
    Deferred income taxes                             (31,324)       6,304
    Stock-based compensation expense                    6,958        3,911
    Tax benefit from stock-based compensation           3,476        1,720
    Excess tax benefit from stock-based
     compensation                                      (2,693)      (1,720)
    Gain on sale of land                                  (98)          --
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities
      Receivables                                     (22,479)      (2,524)
      Inventories                                         512          141
      Prepaid expenses                                (17,147)      (4,975)
      Accounts payable                                 37,266         (394)
      Accrued employee compensation and benefits      (21,868)       2,614
      Deferred revenue                                 43,685           --
      Other accrued expenses                           13,553       (3,422)
      Loss reserve and unearned premiums related to
       captive insurance subsidiary                      (613)          --
      Other                                            (2,989)      (1,442)
                                                  -----------  -----------
        Cash flows provided by operating
         activities                                   106,323       64,859
                                                  -----------  -----------
Cash flows from investing activities
  Additions to property and equipment                 (11,871)      (9,426)
  Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired    (1,943,567)          --
  Additions and reductions to long-term
   receivables                                          1,538         (159)
  Principal receipts from notes and equipment
   contracts receivable                                16,617       17,781
  Investment in captive insurance subsidiary              345           --
  Additions to assets held for sale                      (688)        (594)
  Property insurance proceeds, net                       (636)       1,694
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment            870           --
                                                  -----------  -----------
     Cash flows (used in) provided by investing
      activities                                   (1,937,392)       9,296
                                                  -----------  -----------
Cash flows from financing activities
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt          2,296,216           --
  Repayment of long-term debt                        (268,199)     (19,568)
  Payment of debt issuance costs                     (138,021)        (925)
  Prepayment penalties on early debt
   extinguishment                                      (1,219)          --
  Principal payments on capital lease obligations      (5,364)      (4,088)
  Dividends paid                                      (17,293)     (18,138)
  Issuance of preferred stock                         222,800           --
  Purchase of treasury stock, net                     (76,050)     (42,695)
  Proceeds from stock options exercised                 8,928        5,944
  Excess tax benefit from stock-based
   compensation                                         2,693        1,720
  Restricted cash related to securitization          (186,100)          --
                                                  -----------  -----------
     Cash flows provided by (used in) financing
      activities                                    1,838,391      (77,750)
                                                  -----------  -----------
  Net change in cash and cash equivalents               7,322       (3,595)
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year       19,516       23,111
                                                  -----------  -----------
  Cash and cash equivalents at end of year        $    26,838  $    19,516
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                         IHOP CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                         NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                (Unaudited)
Reconciliation of (i) net (loss) income available to common stockholders
 to (ii) net income available to common stockholders excluding the impact
 of a loss on the undesignated hedge and early debt extinguishment costs,
 and related per share data:
                                 Three Months Ended     Fiscal Year Ended
                                    December 31,          December 31,
                                --------------------  --------------------
                                  2007       2006       2007       2006
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Net (loss) income available to
 common stockholders, as
 reported                       $ (16,049) $   10,330 $  (2,222) $   44,553
Loss on the undesignated hedge     26,513          --    62,131          --
Early debt extinguishment costs        --          --     2,223          --
Income tax benefit                (10,379)         --   (25,193)         --
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Net income available to
 common stockholders, as
 adjusted                       $      85  $   10,330 $  36,939  $   44,553
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Diluted net income available
 to common stockholders per
 share:
Net (loss) income available to
 common stockholders per share,
 as reported                    $   (0.94) $     0.57 $   (0.13) $     2.43
Loss on the undesignated hedge
 per share                           1.56          --      3.60          --
Early debt extinguishment costs
 per share                             --          --      0.13          --
Income tax benefit per share        (0.61)         --     (1.46)         --
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Diluted net income available to
 common stockholders per share,
 as adjusted                    $    0.01  $     0.57 $    2.14  $     2.43
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Contact:
Stacy Roughan
Director, Investor Relations
IHOP Corp.
818-637-3632


SOURCE: IHOP Corp.