Dine Brands Global

Dine Brands Global, Inc. is a prominent food and beverage company based in Glendale, California, specializing in the ownership and franchising of restaurants under two well-known brands: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar and International House of Pancakes (IHOP). The company operates primarily through a 100% franchised model, supporting over 3,700 locations across 18 countries, with the majority situated in the United States. Dine Brands generates revenue through franchise royalties, which constitute a significant portion of its income, as well as from leasing restaurant sites to franchisees. The company is structured into four segments: Franchise Operations, Rental Operations, Financing Operations, and Company-Operated Restaurant Operations. Dine Brands Global, originally founded in 1958 and rebranded in 2018, has established itself as one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world, leveraging decades of hospitality experience to enhance its operations and support its franchise network.