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TGI Friday's closures continue the bar & grill sector's long decline

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2024

The Bottom Line: The chain has been struggling in the U.S. for years as domestic consumers shift spending away from traditional bar & grill chains.

Operations

As sales slide, Applebee's touts value and menu innovation

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 01, 2023

The chain says promotions like $1 margaritas are working, but it's looking to do more on the permanent menu too.

Workforce

Dine Brands' new parental leave policy was employees' idea

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 21, 2023

The perk for new parents came from Women at Dine, one of the company’s staff resource groups. “The idea made great sense,” said new Chief People Officer Sarah Cannon-Foster.

Financing

Applebee's and IHOP see a more cautious consumer

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 03, 2023

The Dine Brands concepts said guests are gravitating toward discounts and opting for pickup over delivery as prices continue to rise.

Financing

Applebee's to close more restaurants than it expected this year

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 03, 2023

The chain said it will finish 2023 with 25 to 35 fewer U.S. locations after identifying more underperforming stores.

Technology

Applebee's and IHOP head to Japan—virtually

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 19, 2023

The brands will also make their debuts in France, Belgium and the Netherlands through a partnership with Franklin Junction, which matches brands with “host kitchens” that sell their food for delivery only.

Consumer Trends

Consumers see full-service chains offering greater value today, even with inflation

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 27, 2023

A new American Consumer Satisfaction Index survey shows the public perceives the sector as offering better quality for the money.

Financing

Dine Brands says customer spending 'steady' as inflation drags on

By Joe Guszkowski on May 03, 2023

Value-hungry consumers continue to visit Applebee’s and IHOP. And executives said prices could start to ease soon.

Leadership

Dine Brands hires Walgreens HR exec as chief people officer

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 03, 2023

Sarah Cannon-Foster will be in charge of helping the owner of Applebee’s, IHOP and Fuzzy’s develop talent across all levels of the business.

Financing

Applebee's President Tony Moralejo says brand will do more for franchisees

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 02, 2023

The franchisor plans to offer aggressive incentives and new prototypes to make opening restaurants more appealing. "We need to do our part," the new leader said.

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