A second IHOP has entered Winnipeg — and it’s moved into an Applebee’s.

Transcona marks the first Canadian neighbourhood to house the dual-branded restaurant. The hub joins a growing number of Applebee’s-IHOPs, internationally, in a bid to draw more customers to booths.

“Guests will have all the choice,” said Abhey Chahal. “You can have pancakes with steaks in the evening, and you can have steaks and other appetizers in the morning.”

On Wednesday, Chahal stood in the entrance of 1598 Regent Ave. W. To his right, customers gobbled syrupy stacks at booths reminiscent of typical International House of Pancakes locations.

Behind him was a bar — an Applebee’s staple — and a green plant wall bearing both brands’ logos.

Chahal’s employer, Hopapple Corp., blended the two restaurants’ names wi

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