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Consumer Trends

8 chains missing the mark with takeout

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 27, 2017

A look at the casual-dining chains satisfying consumers with their dine-in services, but not doing quite as well with takeout.

Marketing

Riblets return to Applebee's menus

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 02, 2018

But only on a limited scale—for right now.

Julia Stewart resigns from IHOP and Applebee's parent

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2017

The one-time carhop had headed the two-concept franchisor DineEquity for 16 years. No permanent replacement was named.

Financing

5 reasons for bar and grill chains' nightmare 2017

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2018

Shifting consumer demands have hammered the likes of Applebee's and Chili's, and their recovery is uncertain, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Industry is forced to adopt EFR standards

By Restaurant Business Staff on Oct. 30, 2003

EFR UPDATE: STAYING AHEADOF THE 800-lb GORILLAIndustry is forced to adopt EFR standardsAbout half a dozen years after it was launched, the industry...

What’s wrong with Applebee’s?

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 03, 2017

Nearly everything, says interim CEO Richard Dahl.

Financing

Turnaround plans yield results in casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2018

The latest flurry of earnings reports show clear sales and traffic improvement for a number of the sector's big brands.

PMA Foodservice Conference Set for July 14-16

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 30, 2006

The PMA expects more than 1,000 industry professionals, including chefs, grower-shippers, menu developers, distributors, restaurant operators and owners,...

Applebee's taps a familiar name as its new president

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 09, 2017

The head of marketing during the chain's heyday is back, this time at the helm.

Operations

Applebee's updates its to-go service

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 14, 2018

The chain is offering a $10 discount to encourage use of the updated components.

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