At the 2025 Restaurant Leadership Conference, Dine Brands brought bold ideas and industry insights to the forefront! From the mainstage, IHOP President Lawrence Kim took the spotlight during the C-Suite in the Hot Seat session, highlighting the power of the breakfast daypart and the business strategy behind it. VPs of Consumer Insights & Business Analytics Ryan Bartell (IHOP) and Jill Marchick (Applebee’s) joined Mastercard to share how Dine Brands leverages data tools to drive traffic, support franchisees, and deliver value across our brands.And Chef Shannon Johnson, Applebee’s VP of Culinary, joined a dynamic panel to explore how evolving menu strategies can unlock profitability and respond to today’s dining trends. Thank you to our leaders for representing Dine Brands and helping shape the future of the restaurant industry!
Today we released our 2024 Business Responsibility Report. Our achievements are a testament to the dedication and collaboration of the Dine Brands team, our franchisees and their restaurants, and our suppliers. Within the report, we discuss our efforts in the focus areas of People, Planet, Food, and Governance. Discover more about our initiatives and view the full report by clicking the link below. https://www.dinebrands.com/en/business-responsibility #dinebrands #dinetogether #lifeatdine
Foundry has named Dine Brands a 2025 CIO 100 Award winner for the second year in a row. 🎉 This honor is recognizing our team’s work on the Club Applebee’s Super Bowl Sweepstakes initiative! This project was a collaborative effort between the Applebee’s brand and Dine IT team, enabled by years of strategic investment in key technologies that allowed them to quickly and effectively build Applebee’s Digital Marketing Engine. This innovative platform for managing sweepstake entries and onboarding new members into the Club Applebee’s program created a customized experience for our guests leading to great engagement. Congratulations to the team for this well-deserved recognition!
We’re opening new restaurants around the world! In the first two months of 2025, we’ve made big strides in expanding in the United States and key international markets. Cheers to our team and our franchisees! U.S. Jeffersonville, OH (IHOP) Seguin, TX (Dual-Branded Applebee’s | IHOP) Oklahoma City, OK (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Purcellville, VA (IHOP) INTERNATIONAL Tipu Sultan, Karachi Sindh, Pakistan (IHOP) Reynosa Morelos, Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico (Dual-Branded Applebee’s | IHOP) Cairo, Egypt (IHOP)
“We have big ambitions, and we know there is work to do to unlock our full potential. Looking ahead, our team is focused on three key priorities—elevating our guest experiences, enhancing our menu and value offerings, and communicating the value that our brands offer through dynamic marketing.” – John Peyton, CEO, Dine Brands
Join us in celebrating our 2024 Dine CIO Recognition Award Winners! From developing innovative generative AI chatbots, testing new POS systems, and enhancing the Fuzzy’s Taco Shop menu flow to being exceptional collaborators across Dine, these awards honor the IT team members and business partners who have made a significant impact on our organization, as nominated by their peers. 2024 Award Winners: Business Impact Award: Victor Isaac Delivery Excellence Award: Michael Clarke Innovation Award: Leya Young Customer Delight Award: Ali Sowels IT Partnership Award: Suzanne Browne Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the team members who are driving Dine forward!
It’s finally here! Today, the first U.S. dual-branded Applebee’s | IHOP restaurant opened in Seguin, Texas! This unique dining experience brings two iconic brands together under one roof. From early morning to late night, there’s something for everyone! When guests walk through the doors, they will find two distinct dining areas—the warm, familiar atmosphere of Applebee’s and the bright, cheerful ambiance of IHOP—and they can enjoy a selection of menu items from both brands, such as IHOP’s world-famous pancakes and Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar's fan-favorite boneless wings. Plus, guests can indulge in exclusive items like the Ultimate Breakfast Burger and Buffalo Chicken Omelette, along with specialty cocktails*. Bringing a dual-branded restaurant like this to life takes immense effort and dedication. A big cheers to the team for their hard work, and a thank you to our franchisee R. Hakim Corp for opening this milestone location. This is the first of more locations to come. Stay tuned for updates! *Must be 21 or older to purchase or consume alcohol.
Our team members are taking center stage! Shoutout to Joe Frisk, our CISO, who joined Harish Peri of Okta at NRF 2025 in NYC for a fireside chat on frictionless login experiences and cybersecurity. Meanwhile, Ernesto Romero, Senior Manager of Kitchen Design, took part in a panel at the Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium, exploring global expansion strategies, kitchen optimization, and understanding diverse markets. We’re proud of our team’s expertise and commitment to driving innovation across the industry!
Earlier this week, during our Q3 2024 earnings call, CEO John Peyton emphasized that while the market continues to be challenging, the work our team is doing to drive growth, innovate, and support our franchisees will enable us to navigate the evolving industry landscape. Learn more: https://investors.dinebrands.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dine-brands-global-inc-reports-third-quarter-2024-results
Dine Brands is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day after being recognized as a 2024 Great Place to Work! This honor reflects our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for all our team members. Together, we’re not just building great brands - we’re building a great workplace!
