We are pleased to announce the release of our 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, which showcases the updates we’ve made within our pillars of People, Planet, Food, and Governance. This year’s report theme of “Dine Better, Together” highlights the advancements resulting from the partnership and drive of the Dine Brands team, franchisees, business partners and various stakeholders to make tangible change. We remain committed to priority focus areas such as community impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, more sustainable packaging, utility usage reduction, and animal health and welfare. To learn more about our ESG progress and view our 2023 report, please click on the link below:
The Dine Brands Foundation announced today our support for the International Franchise Association (IFA)’s new Franchise Ascension Initiative, aimed at fostering franchise ownership among underrepresented groups. “We are proud to announce our financial contribution to support the Franchise Ascension Initiative. Our ongoing support underscores our commitment to creating opportunities in the restaurant industry for a diverse workforce and recruiting franchisees from underrepresented communities to the Dine table,” said John Peyton, Dine Brands Chief Executive Officer. Together, we're breaking barriers, igniting entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities for all. #dinebrands #dinetogether #lifeatdine #franchise #dinebrandsfoundation
“Foundry has named Dine Brands a CIO 100 Award winner for 2024! This honor recognizes our team’s incredible work on the IHOP AI Menu Recommendation Engine in partnership with Google, and is a testament to how we’re leaning into cutting-edge technology to enable exceptional and streamlined off-premise ordering experiences.” - John Peton, CEO at Dine Brands
"We get busy and caught up in the day-to-day work and sometimes feel like we aren't making a difference. However, this recognition serves as a reminder that hard work and dedication never go unnoticed." - Jen McQuown, Project Manager, IT @ Dine Brands. Congratulations to Jen McQuown for being honored by Hospitality Technology with the 2024 Rising Star in Restaurant Technology Award. Jen is recognized as someone who re-imagines how things are done in restaurants while demonstrating excellence in leadership, inventiveness, and skill. Cheers to Jen and all of this year's winners!
Today, we celebrate the heartbeat of Dine Brands - our incredible team members! We’re thrilled to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day (or as we call it, Team Member Appreciation Day) and the dedication, passion and contributions each of them bring to Dine. Check out our team members showing their appreciation for one another on our Instagram and follow us there for more fun and a peek of life at Dine: #dinebrands #dinetogether #lifeatdine #employeeappreciationday #teammembers
Double the flavor, double the fun! Earlier this month, our International Team celebrated the grand opening of the first dual branded Applebee's Grill + Bar and IHOP location in León, Guanajuato, México. The beautifully designed restaurant offers two unique dining experiences under one roof and pays homage to both brands' iconic images. To commemorate its arrival in the Altacia area, franchisee Ernesto Arana (Principal, Grupo Gastronómico AWA) hosted a VIP opening for friends and family and the restaurant team was filled with pride and excitement as they extended warm welcome to all the guests who walked through the door. Want to get in on the fun? Dine Brands International is currently seeking qualified franchisees to develop Applebee’s, IHOP, and our dual branded concept throughout its core growth markets, including the Middle East, North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as well as additional markets like the UK. For more information on international franchise opportunities, visit https://franchise.ihop.com/en and https://franchise.applebees.com/en. #dinebrands #dinetogether #lifeatdine #newrestaurantopening #international #ihop #applebees
On Earning Call today, we shared our Q4 and Full Year 2024 results! Dive into the numbers and highlights as we celebrate another quarter of growth, innovation, and achievements. “Our solid performance in the fourth quarter concluded a year of significant progress for Dine. We delivered another year of positive comp sales growth at IHOP and Applebee’s and generated year-over-year EBITDA growth while fully integrating Fuzzy’s into our system,” said John Peyton, Dine Brands CEO. Here's to a future filled with even more milestones!
Dine Brands hit the road this month to attend both DEI and HBCU recruitment events! From The University of Southern California to Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University, team members enjoyed the opportunity to share our story and highlight the inclusive culture we’ve built as they engaged with students from historically underrepresented populations. Shoutout to Ashley Malone, Sharon Sharp and Michael Salmon for their efforts in Atlanta, as well as Dine’s Senior Analyst in Diversity and Inclusion, Lexi Redmond, who participated in a panel discussion at USC. We’re thankful for the chance to connect, engage, and celebrate the richness that diverse perspectives bring to our table! #dinebrands #dinetogether #lifeatdine #diversityinclusion #diversityequityinclusion #opentohire #hiring #recruitment
“Diverse perspectives and backgrounds fuel our culture and innovative spirit here at Dine,” – Sarah Cannon-Foster, Chief People Officer, Dine Brands Global. We are thrilled to be recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This honor is thanks to our team members who bring our Embrace All value to life every day. Our strength comes from the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences our team members bring to our table. #dinebrands #dinetogether #lifeatdine #DEI #diversityinclusion #diversityequityinclusion
