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IHOP announces it's changing its iconic name

ELGIN, IL - JULY 16: Signs mark the locations of neighboring IHOP and Applebee's restaurants July 16, 2007 in Elgin, Illinois. IHOP has agreed to purchase the Applebee's restaurant chain for about $2 billion. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Next week, The International House of Pancakes or “IHOP” is officially changing its name.

The restaurant tweeted Monday that it is flipping its name to "IHOB.

People are wondering if the "B" stands for bacon, biscuits or breakfast.

IHOP’s communications director had a clue, saying “we are serious about the quality of food and our menu, and the name change reflects that.”

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