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Buzz alone does not make a cash register ring.

It’s been more than a week since IHOP teased the public about its name change to IHOb — and while lots of people are talking about the pancake joint, the publicity stunt has not resulted in more diners in its 1,750 eateries, according to research.

Interest in dining at IHOP has remained relatively unchanged, according to YouGov BrandIndex, which is releasing a survey Wednesday about the campaign.

But the chain’s “word of mouth” score as of June 18 is its highest since 2012 when YouGov began tracking the franchise.

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