IHOP-Applebee's combo restaurants could be coming, but history shows making them work could be tough

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Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
Multi-branded restaurants, like this combination Taco Bell-Pizza Hut, have been around for decades.

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I tried IHOP's new biscuits. It's clear Chick-fil-A and Cracker Barrel have nothing to worry about.

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Nancy Luna, Insider's restaurants reporter, tried the new IHOP biscuit menu.

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No, 'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp didn't open his own restaurant. It's the latest 'virtual brand' offering from IHOP.

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Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp is getting into the food business. His chicken wing concept, a collaboration with Nextbite, debuted at IHOP this week.

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