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Applebee's adds a Cheetos-inspired virtual wings concept

 By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

Wings and other finger foods will be offered for delivery-only from 1,300 Applebee's restaurants starting today.

Topics

Dine Brands CFO Tom Song to step down

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 22, 2020

Allison Hall will assume his duties on an interim basis as of Jan. 22.

Leadership

Applebee's co-founder Bill Palmer dies

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 07, 2020

The former Burger King field exec created the brand as a step-up from fast food.

Leadership

Applebee’s parent names John Peyton CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2020

Dine Brands Global will replace Steve Joyce with the CEO of the real estate brokerage company Realogy Franchise Group.

Financing

Bankrupt Applebee’s franchisee moves to dismiss its Chapter 11

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2020

The debt that triggered the bankruptcy filing has been acquired by a restaurant company affiliated with the franchisee’s president, eliminating the need for protection, the creditor said in a court filing.

Financing

Applebee's prepares for the launch of its virtual chicken concept

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2020

Neighborhood Wings by Applebee's is currently being tested in 700 locations, with a rollout expected in the first quarter of 2021.

Financing

IHOP and Applebee's will permanently close more restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2020

"Less than 100" IHOP locations are expected to close in the next six months, along with 15 units of sister chain Applebee's.

Food

Buffalo Wild Wings wants to own the wing conversation

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 08, 2020

The casual-dining chain is ramping up R&D to set its wings soaring above the rest.

Marketing

Buffalo Wild Wings hires marketer from Target as CMO

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 11, 2020

Rita Patel has also worked on beer and liquor brands.

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.

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