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Thursday, December 03, 2015

Applebees, IHOP Drop Soda from Kid's Menu

Restaurant chains Applebee's and IHOP are dumping soda from their children's menus nationwide.

"We believe this is a small step in assisting parents while dining out, as parents are in the best position to determine the appropriate food and beverage choices for their children," Craig Hoffman, a spokesman for DineEquity, the group that owns Applebee's and IHOP, told ABC News in a statement.

But the move doesn't mean kids won't have the chance to drink soda at all at the two chains; soft drinks will still be available for adults who request them for their children, according to the statement. Other kids' menu beverages such as milk, chocolate milk, hot chocolate and, beginning next spring, juice, will be featured in the IHOP's children's menu, Hoffman said. Similar options are available at Applebee's, he added.

"We believe in having a broad variety of selections so our guests have a choice that best meets their needs," the statement said.

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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a crock of S**T! I parent and decide when my kids get soda. This BS is just to force the kids(parents) to order the $2.50 soda off the big boys menu.

Anonymous said...

I will decide what my kids can and cannot have. Not some corporate controlled chain restaurant!!!

Anonymous said...

Maybe the kids should have a healthy drink off the children's menu.....

Anonymous said...

Water is also available, for free.

Anonymous said...

The only time my kid gets a soda is when we dine out (maybe once a month). It's a treat. She never has them otherwise. Deprivation doesn't work for anyone IMO.

Anonymous said...

7:35 You are 100% correct. Ask any priest.

Anonymous said...

8:08 LOL I was more talking about food - but good point! :)

Anonymous said...

No, it clearly said soda would be available if the parents requested it as the child's drink.

Anonymous said...

Email the corps and tell them you will take your business elsewhere.