The US States With The Highest Number Of IHOP Locations - Yep, It's A Tie - Tasting Table

"According to data analytics firm ScrapeHero, as of March 2026, the U.S. states with the highest number of IHOP locations are Texas and California, with a whopping 221 IHOPs each."

"The culinary scenes of The Lone Star State and The Golden State are both influenced by Southwest ingredients and 'Tex-Mex' flavors."

"Even though these hundreds of IHOP locations might seem like a lot, that shakes out to roughly one restaurant for every 131,000 to 178,000 people."

"Alas, the large presence of the pancake chain can't be said of every U.S. state. Vermont currently doesn't have a single IHOP location, nor does Wyoming."

Texas and California lead the U.S. with 221 IHOP locations each, according to ScrapeHero data from March 2026. Both states are influenced by Southwest ingredients and Tex-Mex flavors, appealing to breakfast enthusiasts. Despite the large number of IHOPs, the ratio of restaurants to population is consistent with other states, such as Florida and Arizona. Notably, Vermont and Wyoming lack any IHOP locations, highlighting disparities in the chain's presence across the country.

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