“Restaurant chain with locations in more than a dozen countries, thus justifying the first letter in its name” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IHOP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Restaurant chain with locations in more than a dozen countries, thus justifying the first letter in its name”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 1, 2026, where it runs at 46 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.