COEUR d'ALENE - The International House of Pancakes has done a flip.

After an abrupt closure in May due to a vehicle barreling into the building, IHOP is about to fire up the grill once again.

The restaurant at 2301 N. Fourth St., which closed on May 19 after a drunk driver drove into the business when it was open just before 8 a.m., will re-open on Monday at 6 a.m. with a fresh look after a major renovation.

There were no injuries during the accident.

Franchise owner Jay Jordan said the business planned to have a renovation this fall, but rather than have two slowdowns in the operation it was decided to have it done now all at once during the repair project.

"We've taken a sour situation to make it sweet," Jordan said. "Rather than do some (remodeling) now and some later, we wanted to just get it done and give our community a whole new look."

He said the business has taken a major hit because summer is its busiest time, but there has been a lot to be thankful for during the ordeal. He is looking forward to introducing customers to some of IHOP's new pancakes that were introduced during the restaurant's closure.

Jordan said 35 people worked at the business when it closed and all but one is still working there. Ten more employees have been recently added to help with the summer rush.

In addition to repairs, new fixtures, contemporary seating and wall decorations have been added to the inside and the outside has new paint and an updated entry.

Jordan declined to specify the amount of damage, but said it's six figures.

Jordan said the re-opening could have been delayed longer without the dedicated efforts of the construction crews.

Jordan said the employees continued to be paid during the project, and many assisted with cleaning and other duties.

"This wasn't their fault, and they've continued to help out whenever they can," Jordan said.

Ironically, IHOP turns 55 on Monday.

"And we'll be open to celebrate it," Jordan said.

Hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.