Applebee's

Applebee's and IHOP are getting a new HQ

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2022

Parent Dine Brands Global plans to move next year to Old Pasadena, Calif.

Shareholders push Denny's and Dine to look at ending tip credit

By Joe Guszkowski on May 05, 2022

The pension funds for New York state and New York City have joined calls for the companies to study the impact of higher wages. The moves are being backed by advocacy group One Fair Wage.

Workforce

Applebee’s parent bets tech can make up for fewer workers

By Joe Guszkowski on May 04, 2022

Dine Brands is investing in handheld server tablets and exploring robots to help ease a nagging staffing shortage.

Topics

This highlight reel of restaurant fights would make Mike Tyson wince

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 29, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Carl Icahn's battle with McDonald's brings to mind these all-time classic bouts between investors and restaurant companies.

Operations

Applebee’s franchise exec fired after using gas prices to justify lower wages

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 28, 2022

A leaked email from Wanye Pankratz, executive director of operations for Apple Central, drew widespread backlash and reportedly led some employees to quit.

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