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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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IHOP has named Brandon & Shaleeza Collins as the 2023 Franchisee of the Year at their annual Global Franchisee Conference. The Collins family's IHOP journey began in 2006 when Brandon's parents opened a restaurant in North Baton Rouge. In 2023, Brandon and Shaleeza purchased the restaurant, continuing the family legacy. They are recognized for their leadership excellence and commitment to guests, team members, and the community.
IHOP President Jay Johns praised the Collins for embodying 'iHospitality' by bringing joy, warmth, and familiarity to their restaurant. The couple is known for their hands-on approach, team spirit, and honorable management skills. They have trained many IHOP Team Members, including family members, and created a family-first environment in their Baton Rouge restaurant.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop introduces a spicy -time offer from October 16 to November 24, 2024. The promotion features a Surf 'N Turf combo for $7, including a Diablo Shrimp Taco and a Grilled Steak Taco, paired with an 18-ounce Miller Lite draft for $3. New menu items include:
- Diablo Shrimp Taco: Spicy shrimp with grilled peppers, slaw, avocado, and cilantro
- Diablo Shrimp Bowl: Eight shrimp over beans and rice with various toppings
- Strawberry Topo 'Rita: Frozen margarita with strawberry swirl and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer
The promotion aims to attract customers with bold flavors and competitive pricing. Available at participating locations for dine-in and to-go, with some restrictions on delivery and alcohol purchases.
IHOP has launched its new House Faves menu, offering popular breakfast items for just $6 on weekdays from 7am-10pm. To promote this value-driven initiative, IHOP partnered with rock band LOVERBOY to create a new version of their hit song 'Working for the Weekend,' now titled 'Working for the Weekday.' The campaign features a music video starring IHOP's Syrup Caddies performing the re-recorded song.
IHOP also collaborated with actress Julie Bowen to join the House Faves campaign, emphasizing the brand's focus on family dining throughout the week. The House Faves menu includes four $6 options: Breakfast Faves Combo, Ham & Cheese Omelette, French Toast Breakfast, and House Scramble with Hash Brown. This new menu aims to meet customers' desire for affordable dining options for their families.
Applebee's is bringing back its popular DOLLAR ZOMBIE cocktail for October after a 6-year hiatus. This $1 rum-based drink features a mix of passion fruit, pineapple, cherry, and lime, garnished with a gummi brain. In addition to this Halloween-themed offering, Applebee's is introducing new $10 Boo-zy Buckets and Spooky Sips made with premium spirits.
The new lineup includes the $10 Franken-Mama Bucket, a blue Bahama Mama with Bacardí Superior Rum, and the $10 Dracula's Juice Bucket, made with Patron Silver Tequila and Ole Smoky Blackberry Moonshine. Applebee's is also offering a $5 Boo Lagoon cocktail and a $6 Modelo Especial draft beer in their signature Brewtus glass.
Applebee's, the Official Grill + Bar Sponsor of the NFL, introduces Applebee's Pick 6 Mondays. From October 7 through the NFL season, guests can enjoy six FREE Boneless Wings every Monday after a Pick 6 occurs during any Sunday NFL game, with a minimum $10 purchase. This offer is available for dine-in and To Go orders.
Guests can redeem the offer by visiting their local Applebee's or ordering online using the promo code "PICK6" at checkout. The promotion aims to celebrate football season and enhance the NFL partnership. Applebee's CMO Joel Yashinsky highlights this as one of many exciting ways to celebrate the football season through their NFL partnership.
IHOP has announced a leadership transition, with current President Jay Johns set to retire after 16 years at Dine Brands and nearly six years as IHOP President. Johns will step down on January 6, 2025, but will remain in an advisory role until March 2025. Lawrence Kim, previously Chief Innovation Officer at YUM! Brands, has been appointed as President Designee effective October 21, 2024, and will become IHOP President on January 6, 2025.
Under Johns' leadership, IHOP successfully navigated pandemic challenges, expanded menu offerings, and strengthened its market position. The brand now operates over 1,800 restaurants globally, including locations in 13 countries outside the U.S. Kim brings over 20 years of leadership experience and will focus on innovation, guest experience, and restaurant development growth at IHOP.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is celebrating National Taco Day on October 1, 2024, with $1.50 OG Tacos available all-day for dine-in and to-go at participating locations. The offer is to 15 specially-priced tacos per order and excludes Primo Baja tacos. Fuzzy's OG Tacos feature unique ingredients including scratch-made garlic sauce and feta cheese, with various filling options.
Customers can pair their tacos with beverages from Fuzzy's full bar, including draft beer, margaritas, and the iconic Beerita. The promotion aims to thank loyal customers and attract new ones. Patrick Kirk, Chief Marketing Officer, emphasized that at Fuzzy's, 'Every Day Is Taco Day®'. Guests are encouraged to check with their local Fuzzy's for drink specials and location-specific details.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop, a fast-casual+ restaurant brand, is partnering with No Kid Hungry for their 'Food is the Most Important School Supply' campaign during Childhood Hunger Awareness Month in September. Guests who donate $2 at participating locations will receive a coupon for a free OG Taco or Primo Baja Taco, redeemable through October 15, 2024. The initiative aims to combat childhood hunger and ensure every child has access to nutritious food.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop, known for its unique taco offerings and Mexican dishes, operates 124 franchise restaurants across 17 states and one company-owned location in Texas. The campaign reflects the brand's commitment to community support and aligns with their belief that no child should worry about hunger, especially during the school day.
Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), is expanding its global footprint with a new dual-branded Applebee's® and IHOP® location in Honduras. The company has signed a multi-unit development agreement with franchisee BLT Global Brands to open the first dual-branded restaurant in San Pedro Sula on September 16, 2024. This expansion marks Dine Brands' entry into Honduras and brings the total number of international dual-branded restaurants to 13 locations across 7 markets.
The company has also secured agreements to develop at least 21 new locations, 13 of which will be dual-branded, in various international markets. Dine Brands is actively seeking qualified Master Franchisees and Developers for further expansion in select markets in Asia, Europe, Brazil, Mexico, and Canada.
Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop, has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.51 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 8, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 20, 2024. This announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders and maintaining its dividend policy.
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