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Applebee's

Leadership

Why virtual concepts could be a big part of Applebee's and IHOP's future

 May 07, 2021

John Peyton, the new CEO of parent company Dine Brands, sees ample room for additions in the brands' "renaissance."

Financing

Applebee's, IHOP to get smaller sister formats, more virtual brands

 By Peter Romeo on May 06, 2021

Parent Dine Brands Global intends to increase its development options by creating smaller prototypes and opening Flip'd units.

Operations

Applebee's parent foresees a future encompassing virtual brands

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2021

Dine Brands Global also plans to resume development of IHOP's fast-casual spinoff, Flip'd.

Emerging Brands

Applebee's adds a Cheetos-inspired virtual wings concept

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 17, 2021

Wings and other finger foods will be offered for delivery-only from 1,300 Applebee's restaurants starting today.

Topics

Dine Brands CFO Tom Song to step down

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 22, 2020

Allison Hall will assume his duties on an interim basis as of Jan. 22.

Leadership

Applebee's co-founder Bill Palmer dies

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 07, 2020

The former Burger King field exec created the brand as a step-up from fast food.

Leadership

Applebee’s parent names John Peyton CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2020

Dine Brands Global will replace Steve Joyce with the CEO of the real estate brokerage company Realogy Franchise Group.

Financing

Bankrupt Applebee’s franchisee moves to dismiss its Chapter 11

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2020

The debt that triggered the bankruptcy filing has been acquired by a restaurant company affiliated with the franchisee’s president, eliminating the need for protection, the creditor said in a court filing.

Financing

IHOP and Applebee's will permanently close more restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2020

"Less than 100" IHOP locations are expected to close in the next six months, along with 15 units of sister chain Applebee's.

Financing

Applebee's prepares for the launch of its virtual chicken concept

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2020

Neighborhood Wings by Applebee's is currently being tested in 700 locations, with a rollout expected in the first quarter of 2021.

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