IHOP believes that animal welfare is important and as such, they require all suppliers to have animal welfare programs in place that comply with the standards for animal welfare set forth by industry leaders such as:
* American Meat Institute
* National Chicken Council
* National Pork Board
They work with others in their industry and their suppliers in an effort to continuously raise the bar on animal welfare standards. One reason why they are a member of the National Council of Chain Restaurants (NCCR) is to foster the industry and suppliers in their combined commitment to animal welfare.