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Applebee's

 May 03, 2019

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Technology

Major tech infusion planned for Applebee’s, IHOP

 By Peter Romeo on May 02, 2019

Parent Dine Brands plans to invest in capabilities ranging from better in-store Wi-Fi to geolocation systems that signal the arrival of a takeout customer.

Leadership

Applebee’s franchisees make exec changes

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2019

The system’s two largest operators both announced switches in their management ranks.

Operations

Outback tries a fast-casual spinoff

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2019

Aussie Grill by Outback will feature sandwiches.

Financing

What’s next for Applebee’s and IHOP?

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 22, 2019

After a turnaround year, both of the Dine Brands holdings are looking at ways of increasing off-premise sales, particularly catering, and expanding into new types of markets.

Operations

The top 9 restaurant trends of 2018

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2018

A challenging year brought fundamental shifts in the market and a white-elephant sale of troubled concepts.

Financing

Will franchising fall out of favor?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2018

As pressure grows on franchisees, companies might find it better to keep some locations for themselves, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Applebee’s buys 69 franchised stores, resolves dispute with RMH

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2018

Lawsuits have been dropped as part of a settlement with one of its largest operators, RMH.

Financing

How Greg Flynn kept the faith through Applebee’s struggles

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2018

In this week’s episode of RB's podcast, "A Deeper Dive," the prominent franchisee also discusses his recent purchase of 368 Arby’s restaurants.

Financing

Bar and grill chains are still struggling

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

Despite improvement at Applebee’s and BJ’s, demand at varied menu chains remains weak, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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