Applebee's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 327 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Applebee's parent company, Dine Brands, has adopted a stockholder rights plan, also known as a poison pill, to protect against a potential takeover by activist investors [[2026-10-30 Dine Brands fights acquisition attempt with poison pill (5412a6)]]. * Dine Brands Global has adopted a shareholder rights plan after reports that investment firms are seeking an acquisition, with a potential offer of $39 per share [[2026-10-29 Dine Brands Global swallows a poison pill (091493)]]. * Applebee's is introducing new menu items for winter, including skillets and warm bowls, to provide comforting and warming options for the colder weather [[2026-10-19 Menus get ready for chillier days ahead (1f82cc)]]. * Applebee's has expanded its menu lineup after the success of its O-M-Cheese Burger, creating an entire platform around cheese [[2026-09-17 How a popular burger drove Applebee’s to double down on cheese (fb5e8b)]]. * Multi-unit restaurant franchisee bankruptcies have surged in 2026, with at least 10 significant filings representing several hundred locations across chains like Hardee's, Subway, and Applebee's [[2026-09-16 Why multi-unit restaurant franchisee bankruptcies are surging in 2026 (1405ba)]]. * Dine Brands is converting single-branded restaurants to dual-branded Applebee's and IHOP locations to generate sales lifts and avoid closures [[2026-08-13 How Dine’s dual-brands can stave off closures (652081)]]. * Applebee's saw a 1.8% decline in same-store sales growth in Q2, while IHOP achieved 1.5% growth, with the company implementing a barbell pricing strategy [[2026-08-05 Dine Brands reports Q2 IHOP outperformance while Applebee’s sees slow improvement (05532a)]]. * Elevated fuel costs are pressuring both restaurant consumers and operators, with Applebee's responding with value offerings to protect its core consumers [[2026-08-20 Elevated fuel costs are pressuring both restaurant consumers and operators (b32a49)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Casual dining.
Full-service restaurant franchises are starting to look more like QSRs, with traditionally dine-in focused chains adopting quick-service strategies to cut losses and remain competitive.
Brothers Neal and Nimesh Dahya own 180 restaurant franchise locations.
Church's Chicken promotes Mitch Langston to VP of Franchise Development for U.S. operations, citing his international franchise development success.
Church's Chicken appoints Mitch Langston as VP of franchise development
Fosters Freeze, a 75-year-old ice cream and burger franchise, experiences a resurgence in growth after being purchased by a new ownership group.
The Dahya brothers, former 60-plus-unit Burger King franchisees, are leading Fosters Freeze to renewed growth.
Neal Dahya discusses his experience with franchising prior to becoming franchisors with Fosters Freeze.
Fosters Freeze presents a strong investment opportunity as Americans look for new career opportunities during the pandemic.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. has appointed John Peyton as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 4, 2021.
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
Applebee’s kicks off the holiday season with a 2 for $20 Value Menu featuring the Southwest Steak Bowl and other guest-favorite items.
Applebee’s offers a limited-time deal of a dozen Double Crunch Shrimp for $1 with any steak entrée.
Applebee's offered a limited-time deal on handcrafted burgers for $8.99, with a side of crispy classic fries.
You heard that right – that’s two orders of wings for the price of one!
(BUSINESS WIRE) - July 14, 2020 - The Board of Directors of Dine Brands Global, Inc.
To celebrate welcoming guests back into dining rooms across the country, Applebee's is reintroducing Applebee's® Irresist-A-Bowls as the official entrée.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. has appointed Tony Moralejo as President, International and Global Development, and Justin Skelton as Chief Information Officer.
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
REGYMEN Fitness launched online workouts and live streams during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing the brand to continue reaching customers while gyms were closed.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. reports Q1 2020 results, highlighting the company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to protect team members and guests.
Franchise industry veteran Stephen Joyce is appointed to the RE/MAX Board of Directors, bringing over four decades of multi-brand and franchise experience.
The 2020 Multi-Brand 50 ranking highlights the largest franchisees in the U.S.
- Hey Applebee’s fans, your ultimate favorite is back. Drum roll please … the DOLLAR L.I.T.® is making its grand return just in time to celebrate all of the festivities that Ma
(BUSINESS WIRE) - Feb. 26, 2020 - Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, today announced that management will present at the Raymond James