Workforce
Dine Brands' new parental leave policy was employees' idea
The perk for new parents came from Women at Dine, one of the company’s staff resource groups. “The idea made great sense,” said new Chief People Officer Sarah Cannon-Foster.
Financing
Applebee's to close more restaurants than it expected this year
The chain said it will finish 2023 with 25 to 35 fewer U.S. locations after identifying more underperforming stores.