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Celebrating a 22-year partnership that has raised over $20 million, Applebee’s kicks off its ‘Squeeze Out Childhood Cancer’ campaign, donating 50¢ from every NEW Lemon Berry Sunshine beverage soldFrom July 13 to August 30, Applebee’s restaurants in the U.S. are raising childhood cancer awareness by inviting guests to support pediatric cancer research and family programs 50¢ of every NEW Lemon Berry Sunshine drink sold will go directly to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) childhood cancer charityThis year’s campaign aims to raise more than $1.5 million to fund research for childhood cancer cures and to help families pay for cancer treatment  Today, Applebee’s® kicked off its "Squeeze Ou

Enrique "Rick" Silva, Former CEO of Checkers & Rally's Restaurants, and Amanda Clark, Former COO International of Papa John's, to Join Dine Brands Board Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN) (the "Company" or "Dine Brands"), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, Fuzzy's Taco Shop® and IHOP® restaurants, today announced that Enrique "Rick" Silva and Amanda Clark will be joining as independent members of its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective February 4, 2026. In connection with these appointments, the Board will expand from nine members to eleven. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2026020

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. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250825348990/en/Applebee's appoints Michelle Chin as Chief Marketing Officer. Today's news builds upon recent momentum at the brand, which recently reported an increase in traffic and sales in Q2, and further supports Applebee's

Applebee's kicks off annual fundraiser in U.S. restaurants and will donate 50¢ from the sale of each NEW Strawberry Lemon Sunshine to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Today, Applebee's® kicked off its annual fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and family support programs. In celebration of its 21-year partnership with ALSF, now through August 31, Applebee's will donate 50¢ from the sale of every NEW Strawberry Lemon Sunshine sold in restaurant to ALSF. Additionally, Applebee's restaurants nationwide will transform into "Lemonade Stands" and invite guests and neighbors to join in the fight to end ch

Unveils industry-first collaboration with Applebee's, part of Dine Brands Global, unlocking point earn on mobile orders in stay with free delivery to thousands of hotels nationwide  LAS VEGAS, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The number one hotel rewards program just got more rewarding. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is leveling up its award-winning Wyndham Rewards® program, announcing an industry-first collaboration with Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, part of Dine Brands Global, Inc., along with the launch of Wyndham Rewards Experiences—the program's all-new experiential platform—powered by some of the world's most iconic sports and entertainment brands including Madison Square Garden, Radio C

IHOP®, a leader in the family dining restaurant sector, today announced that Jay Johns will retire after 16 years at Dine Brands and nearly six years as President of IHOP. Johns will step down from his role on January 6, 2025, but will remain involved with the company in an advisory capacity until March 2025. Lawrence Kim, previously Chief Innovation Officer at YUM! Brands has been appointed President Designee effective October 21, 2024, and will assume title of IHOP President on January 6, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240925469774/en/Jay Johns, IHOP President (Photo: Business Wire) Since joining Dine in 2

Fuzzy's Taco Shop is celebrating National Taco Day with $1.50 OG Tacos* available all-day Tuesday, October 1, for dine-in and to-go at participating locations. For one day only, guests are welcome to join the party at their local Fuzzy's and grab a bite of their signature fresh flavors and good vibes on one of the tastiest national holidays. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240924612949/en/Fuzzy's Taco Shop is celebrating National Taco Day with $1.50 OG Tacos available all-day Tuesday, October 1. Guests can pair their tacos with a cold draft beer, one of Fuzzy's classic frozen or rocks margaritas, or the iconic Beer

Guests receive a free taco with a $2 donation to support No Kid Hungry's ‘Food is the Most Important School Supply' Campaign Fuzzy's Taco Shop, the fast-casual+ restaurant brand that serves fresh flavors and good vibes is once again teaming up with Share our Strength and No Kid Hungry to support their ‘Food is the Most Important School Supply' campaign. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240909684175/en/The Baja Fish Taco - a delectable creation featuring beer-battered and fried cod served on a soft corn tortilla complemented by fresh ingredients including shredded cabbage, house-made cilantro-lime crema, and pickled

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, September 23, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. All companies being added to the S&P 500 are more representative of the large-cap market space, all companies being added to the S&P MidCap 400 are more representative of the mid-cap market space, and all companies being added to the S&P SmallCap 600 are more representative of the small-cap market space. The companies being removed from

Applebee's kicks off annual fundraiser in U.S. restaurants and will donate 50¢ from the sale of each NEW Rockin' Poppin' Strawberry Lemonade to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Today, Applebee's® kicked off its annual fundraiser for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and family support programs. In celebration of its 20-year partnership with ALSF, now through September 2, Applebee's will donate 50¢ from the sale of every NEW Rockin' Poppin' Strawberry Lemonade sold in restaurant to ALSF. Additionally, Applebee's restaurants nationwide will transform into "Lemonade Stands" and invite guests and neighbors to join

The collaboration adds two new brands and expands to 1700 digital storefronts, in locations across the country Link to Assets LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC), the platform for adding revenue to restaurants, is thrilled to expand its collaboration with IHOP, as a provider of virtual brands for the iconic restaurant chain. This expansion allows three of VDC's top brands to be available for delivery from IHOP restaurants nationwide, attracting new and existing guests. The collaboration introduces two new brands, NASCAR Refuel Tenders & Burgers, d

Applebee's newest Handcrafted Burger features bacon, bacon, and more bacon for only $9.99 Applebee's is bringing home the bacon to guests nationwide with its newest Handcrafted Burger: the NEW Whole Lotta Bacon Burger! Big, bold, and full of bacon, the NEW Whole Lotta Bacon Burger takes flavor to the next level for only $9.99, for a limited time.* Guests can cure their bacon cravings with this decadent burger by dining in or ordering To Go. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409220865/en/Applebee's launches the NEW Whole Lotta Bacon Burger featuring Applewood-smoked bacon seared into an all-beef patty, topped wi

Applebee's to offer "America's Favorite Boneless Wings" for 50¢ each for limited time Plus, guests can enter for a chance to win Applebee's Boneless Wings for Life on TikTok There's nothing Applebee's takes more seriously than Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood®- especially when it comes to Boneless Wings. Now, it's official. Following a nationwide, double-blind taste-test, Applebee's was crowned with the title of "America's Favorite Boneless Wings." This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320063837/en/Following a national, double-blind taste-test of Applebee's Classic Buffalo sauced Boneless Wings among other top nat

Applebee's is the place to be in 2024 with the return of All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp! Now for a limited time, guests can enjoy an unlimited feast of All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp for $14.99* when dining in restaurant. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108837342/en/Applebee's brings back All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp to kick off 2024! (Photo: Business Wire) Guests can savor a variety of flavors with these craveable fan-favorite menu items by starting with Boneless Wings, refilling with Double Crunch Shrimp

Sarah Cannon-Foster takes new role as CPO of Dine Brands effective April 17, 2023 Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy's Taco Shop® restaurants, announced today that Sarah Cannon-Foster will be the company's new Chief People Officer, effective April 17, 2023. Sarah was previously Vice President, Human Resources, U.S. Healthcare at Walgreens Boots Alliance. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230403005247/en/Sarah Cannon-Foster appointed Chief People Officer of Dine Brands Global, the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHO

Experienced Analyst to Drive Dine Brands' Investor Strategies Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE:DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, today announced that Brett Levy has been named Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasury, effective July 25, 2022. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220725005050/en/Dine Brands Global Appoints Brett Levy as Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasury (Photo: Business Wire) Brett will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of Dine Brands' investor relations strategy, with a focus on continuing and

Brings Significant Franchising and Capital Markets ExperienceDURANGO, CO / ACCESSWIRE / July 21, 2022 / Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ:RMCF) (the "Company" or "RMCF"), an international franchiser and manufacturer of gourmet chocolates and other confectionary products, today announced the appointment of Allen Arroyo, a 30-year veteran financial executive in the food, restaurant and hospitality industries with expertise in franchising, systems and technology, and capital markets, as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective August 1, 2022. He succeeds Bryan J. Merryman, the Company's former Chief Financial Officer, who retired effective July 15th after 24 years of service with

IHOP Appoints Jacob Barden as Vice President of Development and Michael Kaufman as Vice President of Strategy and Business Analytics IHOP® restaurants today announced new additions to its executive team, hiring Jacob Barden as Vice President of Development, and Michael Kaufman as Vice President of Strategy and Business Analytics, effective August 2021. Both Barden and Kaufman will report directly to Jay Johns, President. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210901005565/en/Michael Kaufman Vice President of Strategy and Business Analytics (Photo: Business Wire) "Both Jacob and Michael have proven track records of succe

The Board of Directors of Dine Brands Global, Inc. today announced the appointment of Martha C. Poulter as a new independent member of its Board of Directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210826005079/en/Dine Brands Global, Inc. Appoints Martha C. Poulter as Member of Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire) Poulter, 54, serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Royal Caribbean Group, a role she has held since 2018. Prior to Royal Caribbean Group, Poulter served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., where she was the lead

GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IHOP® today announced the newest member of its executive team, naming Kieran Donahue to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Donahue will be responsible for driving IHOP’s marketing and culinary strategies, including oversight of advertising, digital innovation, communications, menu development and overall brand experience. Beginning February 22, Donahue will report directly to IHOP President Jay Johns. “Kieran is an innovator and a transformational Fortune 500 executive who has a long track record of demonstrated performance across a diverse set of global brands,” said Johns. “Given her impressive professional history surpassi

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of Michael C. Hyter as the organization's President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2021. The ELC is the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives, and board members of Fortune 1000 and equivalent companies, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders. Michael C. Hyter appointed President and CEO, The Executive Leadership Council, effective March 1, 2021 At this pivotal time in society, as corporations transform their governance and leadership strategies to address longstanding struc