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Financing

Parent of Applebee's and IHOP expects widespread closings, except in its own chains

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 29, 2020

Dine Brands said the shutdowns should help both brands increase their market share.

Financing

Village Inn’s parent company is selling 34 restaurants to franchisees

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 22, 2020

American Blue Ribbon Holdings, which declared bankruptcy in January, is selling the restaurants in a pair of deals, citing “liquidity constraints.”

Leadership

Applebee's parent makes more executive changes

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 23, 2020

Dine Brands Global has hired a new president of international operations and named a new CIO.

Financing

Denny's gives franchisees more breaks

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 16, 2020

The family chain is forgoing some royalty fees and helping on rent rollbacks to help operators get back on their feet.

Marketing

The last remaining Sambo’s finally erases its name

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 08, 2020

The chain, which once had more than 1,100 units around the country, had long been criticized for its racist name and imagery.

Operations

Cracker Barrel moves forward with pre-COVID initiatives

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 02, 2020

A new menu, a test of alcoholic beverages, the expansion of Maple Street Biscuit Co. and the launch of a "digital store" are all moving forward.

Operations

Denny's feels the pinch of limited reopening capacities.

By Peter Romeo on May 15, 2020

The increased sales amount to about $900 a day. The added costs can run $500 to $1,000.

Financing

Denny’s looks to increase its credit access

By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2020

It projects that it could be in default on its financial covenants for the second quarter, but expects to have access to more funds next week.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A, Denny’s add meal kits

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2020

The two are the latest big chains to try that form of to-go and delivered meals.

Food

Cracker Barrel adjusts to new market realities

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 30, 2020

The family-dining chain has pared back and otherwise changed its menu.

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