Dine Brands

DIN

Market cap $430M

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PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, IHOP has named Susan Mendenhall as the 2024 Franchisee of the Year, awarded to her at the brand's 2025 Global Franchisee Conference. Mendenhall has been a valuable member of the IHOP family for over 24 years, and this marks her third time receiving the award, having previously won in 2018 and 2022. Mendenhall is the proud franchisee of two IHOP restaurants in Tri-Cities, WA, and is the first franchisee to receive this honor three times. As the leading b.

Applebee's franchise partner expects to sell 10,000 Bud Light beers for America's veterans; all residual funds to benefit nonprofit, Folds of Honor DALLAS , Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SSCP, an Applebee's franchisee operating in Texas, California, and Virginia, announced today that it will once again host its annual "Buy A Hero a Bud" program in partnership with Anheuser-Busch, in tandem with Applebee's national Veterans Day promotion on November 11. Beginning today and through November 10, guests at SSCP-owned Applebee's can "Buy A Hero A Bud" in advance of Veterans Day for their local military heroes.

Dine Brands has surged 21% as activist investors push for operational improvements, debt reduction, and potential asset sales. DIN's high 7.27% dividend yield is attractive but may not be sustainable long-term due to high debt and declining EBITDA. Operational improvements, debt refinancing, and activist pressure could drive modest EBITDA growth, but risks remain with negative book value and mixed restaurant performance.

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It's back – for one day only! In celebration of National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, Applebee's® is bringing back its “classic burger deal” which includes one of three mouthwatering, Classic Handcrafted Burgers paired with fries for only $8.99.* Guests can celebrate one of the tastiest days of the year with Applebee's Classic Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, or the Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, available for dine-in or online at Applebees.com or the Applebee's mo.

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy's Taco Shop® restaurants, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.51 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on October 8, 2025, to the Company's stockholders of record at the close of business on September 19, 2025. About Dine Brands Global, Inc. Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brand.

Dine Brands remains a Buy, with a $35 price target, despite EPS misses and guidance cuts due to strong cash flow and a 9%+ dividend yield. Same-store sales are improving at Applebee's, driven by value platforms, while IHOP is nearing flat traffic; regional performance is mixed but stabilizing. Dual-branded units offer franchisees rapid payback and strong IRRs, supporting future expansion and royalty growth as closures subside.

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is proud to announce the appointment of Michelle Chin as Chief Marketing Officer and Jerrold (Jay) Wong as Chief Operations Officer, reinforcing the brand's commitment to bold innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth. Michelle will begin her role on Sept. 2, and Jay officially joins Applebee's on Sept. 15. Today's news builds upon recent momentum at the brand, which recently reported an increase in traffic an.

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applebee's, the official Grill + Bar sponsor of the NFL is kicking off football season with the launch of the NEW Ultimate Trio – a customizable appetizer sampler that lets guests build their own combination by selecting three appetizers and three dipping sauces, all for just $14.99. Available for dine-in, To Go, and delivery, this crave-worthy platter offers 10 fan-favorite appetizers and 10 bold sauces to choose from, offering an incredible 81,600 combinatio.