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IHOP

Operations

1st Applebee’s-IHOP hybrid restaurant set to open

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 13, 2018

The one-of-a-kind unit will serve the diverse clientele of downtown Detroit.

Marketing

IHOP generates social media buzz with temporary name change to IHOb

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 11, 2018

The pancake chain “rebrands” to highlight its new burger menu, with hopes of lifting late-day sales.

Financing

Applebee's parent company hires mergers and acquisitions vet as CFO

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2018

The appointment of Thomas Song fills a gap in Dine Brands Global's turnaround team.

Financing

Applebee's bounces back, plans to resume expansion

By Peter Romeo on May 03, 2018

The chain's improved performance is proof full-service chains are holding their own against fast casual, executives stressed.

Financing

Tight lending leads to franchise powwow

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 21, 2011

The lending needed to open or buy franchised businesses this year will fall about $2 billion short of demand, thwarting the creation of up to 80,000 jobs at restaurants and other enterprises, according to new research from the International Franchise Association.

Leadership

Lots of restaurants changed CEOs this year

Dec. 26, 2017

Papa John's, Chipotle, Panera, Buffalo Wild Wings among companies whose top executives left in 2017.

DineEquity is hunting for a third concept

Oct. 28, 2014

The parent company of IHOP and Applebee’s is shopping for a third concept, likely in the limited-service sector, Restaurant Business reports.

Marketing

Chains reveal the latest fashions for restaurant diehards

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2018

Secret menus were once the way chains let hardcore fans know they were special. Now the means may well be doughnut- and pizza-themed sneakers.

DineEquity hires two senior execs

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 04, 2015

A new CIO and development officer are charged with facilitating growth for IHOP and Applebee’s—in part by developing new formats and designs.

Marketing

Top 5 most craveable menu items in March

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 13, 2018

Consumers are going big for breakfast, and crave-ability can drive sales.

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