IHOP rival

DENNYS

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue **\"IHOP rival\"**:\n\n*\"This 24-hour diner chain is famous for its Grand Slam breakfast and late-night meals.\"*\n\nThis hint points to Denny’s signature offerings without directly naming it, making it easier than the original clue while still requiring the solver to connect the dots."]

The clue **"IHOP rival"** leads to the answer **"DENNYS"** through a straightforward reference to competing restaurant chains. - **IHOP** (International House of Pancakes) is a well-known breakfast-focused restaurant. - **Denny's** (stylized as "DENNYS" in the answer) is another popular diner chain that serves similar breakfast and all-day dining options, making it a direct competitor or "rival" to IHOP. The clue relies on general knowledge of American fast-food chains rather than wordplay or puns. The answer is simply the name of another major restaurant brand in the same market.