Company Research Report: Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Company Overview

Name:
Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Mission:
The mission of Dine Brands is to passionately nurture and grow the world's most beloved restaurant brands. They embrace new ideas, authenticity, and collaboration to unite franchisees, brands, and team members to achieve greater success together.

Founded:

• Applebee’s: 1980, Atlanta, Georgia

• IHOP: 1958, Los Angeles suburb of Toluca Lake, California

• Dine Brands Formation: 2007, combining Applebee's and IHOP to leverage their combined expertise.

Key People:

• Richard J. Dahl, Chairman of the Board and Director

• John Peyton, Chief Executive Officer

• Vance Chang, Chief Financial Officer

• Patrick Kirk, President and Chief Marketing Officer, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

• Jay D. Johns, President, IHOP

• Tony Moralejo, President, Applebee's

• Scott Gladstone, Chief Development Officer

• Susan Nelson, Sr. Vice President, Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer

Headquarters:
10 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena, California, 91103

Number of Employees:
No specific information is available.

Revenue:
No immediate data found.

Known For:
Dine Brands Global is known for operating two of the world's leading dining brands, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar and IHOP restaurants, as well as the fast-casual concept, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop.

Products

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar

• Overview: Applebee’s is a casual dining restaurant chain serving a variety of meals.

• Key Features:

• Injects local relevance into its menu and experiences.

• Offers extensive dining options that cater to a wide range of tastes.

International House of Pancakes (IHOP)

• Overview: Known for breakfast items, IHOP is a family dining restaurant chain.

• Key Features:

• Famous for pancakes and extensive breakfast offerings.

• Serves meals beyond breakfast, including lunch and dinner options.

• Operates with 100% independent franchisees.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

• Overview: Offers a fast-casual dining experience focused on Mexican cuisine with a Baja twist.

• Key Features:

• Known for fostering a laid-back environment that promotes good vibes.

• Provides a variety of tacos and Mexican-inspired meals.

Recent Developments

New Products and Features:

• IHOP:

• Announced as the Official Breakfast Partner of Xbox and launched a new Fully Loaded French Toast in November 2024.

• Applebee's:

• Introduced a NEW Really BIG Meal Deal in November 2024.

Leadership Changes:

• Fuzzy’s Taco Shop announced strategic leadership changes to fuel growth on October 18, 2024.

• IHOP announced leadership transition with Jay Johns retiring and Lawrence Kim being appointed as President on September 25, 2024.

• Dine Brands promoted Scott Gladstone to Chief Development Officer and International President, revamping its core team strategy in January 2024.

Financial and Business Milestones:

• Declared the fourth quarter 2024 dividend on November 22, 2024.

• Released third-quarter results for 2024 on November 6, 2024, and declared a third-quarter 2024 dividend on September 5, 2024.

Recognition and Awards:

• Dine Brands Global was named to Computerworld's 2024 list of Best Places to Work in IT on November 27, 2023.

Strategic Initiatives:

• Dine Brands continues to focus on franchisee success, expanding both domestically and internationally, leveraging their established brands and innovating with new product launches.

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