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This resource provides timely updates on franchise expansion, menu innovation, and operational milestones across DIN's portfolio. Track quarterly earnings disclosures, leadership announcements, and partnership developments that shape the company's position in casual dining. Regular updates cover both IHOP's family-focused offerings and Applebee's neighborhood grill concepts.
Key content categories include financial results, franchisee network updates, brand revitalization efforts, and corporate responsibility initiatives. The curated format ensures efficient tracking of DIN's progress in maintaining its 99%-franchised business model while adapting to market trends.
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Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN), parent company of Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop, reported its Q4 and fiscal 2024 results showing declining sales trends. Q4 revenues decreased to $204.8 million from $206.3 million year-over-year.
Key Q4 metrics:
- Applebee's domestic same-restaurant sales declined 4.7%
- IHOP's domestic same-restaurant sales fell 2.8%
- GAAP earnings per diluted share dropped to $0.34 from $2.14
- Adjusted earnings per share decreased to $0.87 from $1.40
For full-year 2024:
- Total revenues were $812.3 million versus $831.1 million in 2023
- Generated $108.2 million in operating cash flow
- Returned $43 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks
For 2025, the company expects Applebee's same-restaurant sales between -2% and +1%, and IHOP's between -1% and +2%. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA is projected at $235-245 million.
IHOP announced its attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for most pancakes served in eight hours on March 1, 2024, at Santa Monica Pier. The '20K for Pancake Day' event aims to serve 20,000 pancakes from 9am to 5pm PT, celebrating National Pancake Day's 20th anniversary.
For each pancake served during the record attempt, IHOP will donate $1 to Feeding America®, supporting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Additionally, on March 4, participating IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer a free Short Stack of buttermilk pancakes from 7am to 8pm.
Throughout March, IHOP will continue its partnership with Feeding America, encouraging guests to make on-check donations or round up their checks to help provide meals for people facing hunger.
Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN), which owns Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.51 per share of common stock. The dividend will be distributed to stockholders of record as of March 17, 2025, with payment scheduled for April 4, 2025.
Dine Brands Global (DIN) has opened its first dual-branded Applebee's | IHOP restaurant in the United States, located in Seguin, Texas. The innovative concept, launched on February 18, 2025, combines both brands under one roof, offering a comprehensive menu featuring classics from both restaurants throughout the day.
The location features distinct dining areas for each brand with shared common spaces and a single kitchen for operational efficiency. The menu includes exclusive items like the Buffalo Chicken Omelette and Ultimate Breakfast Burger, available only at dual-branded locations.
Dine Brands currently operates 13 international dual-branded locations across Canada, Mexico, Honduras, and the Middle East. The company plans to open 14 more dual-branded locations in the United States through 2026, both by converting existing restaurants and building new locations.
Applebee's has launched its NEW Big Easy Menu featuring two Bourbon Street Cajun Pasta dishes: the Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne for $11.99 and the Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne for $13.99. Both dishes include seasoned bell peppers and onions in a creamy Cajun Alfredo sauce, served with a signature garlic breadstick.
Additionally, the restaurant chain introduced a NEW Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich and extended its Really Big Meal Deal at $9.99, which includes either a NEW Big Cluckin' Chicken Sandwich or BIG Classic Bacon Cheeseburger with endless Classic Fries and fountain drink refills for dine-in customers.
Applebee's has announced the return of its Saintly Sips® cocktails for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The -time menu features the $6 Tipsy Leprechaun made with Jameson Irish Whiskey and the new Golden Goose featuring Grey Goose Vodka. The Tipsy Leprechaun combines melon liqueur, blue curaçao, premium lemon sour, and lemon-lime soda with a gold sugar rim. The Golden Goose is a hand-shaken cocktail mixing Grey Goose Vodka, triple sec, mango, and lemon sour.
Additionally, Applebee's is introducing non-alcoholic Rainbow Lemonades available in Fruit Flavored or Fountain varieties, topped with candy rainbows. All beverages are available for dine-in and to-go at participating locations, with cocktails restricted to customers aged 21 and above where permitted by law.
Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop, has scheduled its fourth quarter 2024 financial results announcement for March 5, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss financial results and business outlook.
A live webcast will be available on the company's Investor Relations page, and participants are encouraged to dial in fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will be available for a time on the company's website.
Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN) announced that Tony Moralejo will step down as Applebee's President effective March 4, 2025, transitioning to an advisory role through June 4, 2025. CEO John Peyton will serve as Interim Applebee's President while maintaining his current position.
During his two-year tenure, Moralejo navigated challenging economic conditions and strengthened franchisee relationships. The company has initiated a nationwide search for a new Applebee's leader with expertise in brand stewardship, restaurant operations, and marketing.
In the interim, Peyton will oversee the brand's growth initiatives across digital experience, menu innovation, in-restaurant dining, off-premise services, and domestic expansion. Peyton, who joined Dine Brands in January 2021, brings extensive experience from his previous roles as President and CEO of Realogy Franchise Group and as a senior executive at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.
Applebee's is launching its second annual Date Night Pass promotion, offering 3,000 passes for $100 each through a random drawing exclusively for Club Applebee's members. Pass holders can enjoy up to $50 in food and non-alcoholic beverages once monthly for dine-in or To Go between March 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026, representing $500 in potential savings.
Members must register by February 12, 2025, with winners notified on Valentine's Day. Additionally, Applebee's is launching a Date Night Challenge social media sweepstakes starting March 1, 2025, where participants can win monthly $100 gift cards. One grand prize winner will receive an ultimate date night experience including travel, accommodations, limo service, and new outfits for two at any continental U.S. Applebee's location.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop announces special offers for National Margarita Day on February 22, 2025, featuring $5 Sangria 'Rita Swirl and $5 House Margaritas for dine-in guests. The promotion showcases their signature drinks, including the house-made Fuzzy's Red Sangria combined with frozen margarita and their classic House Margarita.
The restaurant chain, known for Mexican favorites and laid-back atmosphere, operates 119 locations across 19 states, including 118 franchise-operated and one company-owned restaurant in Texas as of September 30, 2024. The promotion is available at participating locations for guests aged 21 and over.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is part of Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN), which operates over 3,500 restaurants across 19 international markets, including Applebee's and IHOP. The chain also offers $5 Sangria 'Rita Swirl and Fuzzy's Red Sangria during regular happy hours, Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at select locations.
