Dine Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 54 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants.
Planet Fitness acquires Be-Fit, a Portuguese fitness platform with 25 clubs and 80,000 members, for $114.8 million, advancing its international growth strategy.
Dine Brands' turnaround strategy is facing a test as takeover pressure mounts, with the company focusing on Applebee's value proposition.
Wendy's rejects a $1.4 billion takeover bid from Trian, Flynn Group, BlueFive Capital, and Sixth Street Partners, adopting a poison pill instead.
Dine Brands reported mixed results for the third quarter, with Applebee’s and IHOP showing sales growth, but overall profits slipping due to increased company-owned restaurant revenue.
Pizza Hut. Wendy’s. Now, Applebee’s and IHOP? Buyers want to take chains private to avoid market pressure — but Dine Brands isn’t ready yet.
The O-M-Cheese Burger hit on consumer preferences for cheese, affordability and a fun experience, leading to an expanded lineup.
Growing up around IHOP, Alex developed an early appreciation for the restaurant business.
For decades, IHOP has been one of the restaurant industry’s most recognizable brands.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has closed its three Houston-area locations just months after a franchisee attempted to pivot the units to a full-service restaurant model.
The U.S.-Iran conflict that began in late February has created a chokehold on oil exports, driving up fuel costs significantly.
Inspire Brands is launching a co-branded Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John’s location in Florida, featuring shared seating but separate kitchens.
Inspire Brands debuts Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John’s co-branded restaurant
Conversions to dual branding could generate sales lifts at struggling stores, helping IHOP and Applebee’s avoid closures.
- Casual Dining - Finance - Operations - Executives - News Dine Brands reports Q2 IHOP outperformance while Applebee’s sees slow improvement IHOP’s 1.5% same-store sales growth was
AI fuels boom in fake restaurant websites with misinformation or malware.
The Dine Brands restaurant chain is reintroducing its $1 margarita promotion for July to drive traffic among value-conscious consumers.
The nontraditional location signals ongoing investment in Texas, where Portillo’s had a disappointing 2025.
Former Krispy Kreme and TITLE Boxing executive Stefanie Lee joins the fast-casual chicken brand to oversee financial infrastructure and multi-state expansion efforts.
Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery are accelerating their co-branding strategy with plans to open at least 17 joint units across multiple states in 2026.
From a bird’s-eye view, the casual-dining segment had a nice year in 2025.
The Roark Capital-backed multi-brand franchisor, owner of Arby’s, Dunkin’, and Buffalo Wild Wings, has reportedly taken the first steps toward a multi-billion dollar public listing.
Dine Brands accelerates unit growth with 24 openings in Q1
Applebee's customers who want to speak to the manager will no longer have to look very far.
Dine Brands CEO John Peyton reported that rising gas prices and inflation are leading lower-income consumers to pull back on spending at Applebee’s.