A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

IHOP

Tue, 6 May '25
Denny's competitor
Thu, 20 Mar '25
Restaurant chain acronym
Thu, 13 Feb '25
Franchise with a signature A-frame roof
Mon, 13 Jan '25
Restaurant that offers a Mexican Tres Leches stack
Thu, 5 Dec '24
Chain restaurant whose name sounds like something a rabbit might say?
Tue, 12 Nov '24
Restaurant chain with an acronymic name
Wed, 14 Aug '24
Chain with a "2 x 2 x 2" breakfast combo
Mon, 11 Dec '23
Restaurant chain known for its flapjacks
Wed, 2 Nov '22
Restaurant chain with a smile in its logo
Thu, 29 Sep '22
Maker of the Split Decision Breakfast
Mon, 5 Sep '22
Breakfast restaurant chain
Thu, 10 Feb '22
Denny's competitor
Wed, 26 Jan '22
Breakfast chain
Sun, 4 Apr '21
Seller of Belgian waffles and French toast (fittingly, considering the "I" in its name)
Sat, 27 Mar '21
Where to order a Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity
Sun, 21 Feb '21
Sister restaurant of Applebee's