Sport Chalet to accept donations

Soles4Souls Inc., the charity that gives away footwear to the needy, is partnering with Sport Chalet to collect “gently worn” shoes for clients.

Now through Oct. 12, Soles4Souls and Sport Chalet will be collecting footwear to ship to a person in need.

Sport Chalet will give those who donate a 20%-off coupon for a new pair of shoes during the event.

Visit sportschalet.com or giveshoes.org for more information.

IHOP recognizes franchisees, vendors

Glendale-based International House of Pancakes recognized its franchisee and vendor partner of the year at its annual National Franchise Conference in Boca Raton, Fla., the weekend of Sept. 28.

Julia A. Stewart, DineEquity Inc.’s chairman and chief executive, welcomed franchisees, vendor partners and IHOP employees.

IHOP ranked No. 1 in systemwide sales, growth in systemwide sales, growth in number of U.S. units and in market share by the restaurant industry’s leading trade publication, Nation’s Restaurant News.

Stewart also stated how pleased and proud she was to welcome IHOP President Jean Birch to her first National Franchise Conference.