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Dine Brands unpacks Applebee’s, IHOP Q3 results

The assessments differ—in an unexpected way.

Financing

Dine Brands sees tougher times ahead for Applebee's

Between 30 and 40 stores are now expected to close by Jan. 1.

Emerging Brands

Texas Roadhouse set to expand little-known fast-casual brand

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 29, 2019

The high-flying company plans to add two Jaggers units to the two that already open.

Marketing

Applebee’s tries 25-cent wings

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2019

The boneless variety will be offered at that price exclusively for dine-in orders.

Emerging Brands

Full-service chains test-drive a fleet of new growth vehicles

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2019

Diversification into new concepts is sweeping through casual dining in particular. Here’s a rundown of who’s trying what.

Financing

Applebee’s hits a dip in its comeback

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 31, 2019

Same-store sales for Q2 slipped 0.5% because of a decline in dinner sales and a missed marketing opportunity, executives said.

Financing

Why a big Applebee’s franchisee may ditch delivery

By Jonathan Maze on May 28, 2019

Greg Flynn says he’s received almost no pushback in a three-market no-delivery test, says RB’s The Bottom Line, arguing that the service should be margin-neutral.

Top 500 Chains

Applebee's

May 03, 2019

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

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.

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