Applebee's

Applebee's franchisee SSCP buys 12 stores in Virginia

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 12, 2022

It acquired the restaurants from fellow operator Apple Investors Group, bringing its Applebee's count to 80.

Here's who we're leaving off our holiday gift list

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2021

Insurers, landlords, the SBA, mask deniers, Mother Nature and the guy who wrote "Fancylike" are all those that should receive coal this year.

Technology

Applebee's sells first NFT as part of new 'Metaverse Mondays' series

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 13, 2021

The image of an abstract, technicolor burger sold for $25. The buyer also gets a year of free burgers.

Operations

Dine Brands CEO: Life with COVID becoming the norm

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 03, 2021

John Peyton said Americans are learning to live with the virus and its various mutations, which is good for Applebee’s and IHOP.

Premium

Financing

Why casual-dining chains may be a good investment bet

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

The Bottom Line: Valuations for fast-food restaurants have taken off this year. But more lenders, and some operators, believe the future is good for full service.

Financing

Sun Holdings buys 131 Applebee’s locations

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2021

It’s the second major deal for the Dallas-based franchisee, which is buying out one of the casual dining chain’s largest operators.

Marketing

How the viral song ‘Fancy Like’ rocked Applebee’s summer

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 05, 2021

The Walker Hayes hit about eating Bourbon Street Steak and Oreo Shakes generated lots of attention for the chain, as well as some of its most popular advertising ever.

Financing

Applebee's and IHOP are ready to open new restaurants again

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 04, 2021

Parent Dine Brands is winding down a process that led to hundreds of closures over the past several years, and sees fertile ground for growth coming out of the pandemic.

Operations