Content about DineEquity Inc.

May 1, 2012
DineEquity: Refranchising, upgrades strategy boosted 1Q results
Company is selling 39 Applebee's units, continues IHOP revamp
March 1, 2012
DineEquity tweaks value strategy at Applebee's, IHOP
Restaurants to move away from limited-time offers
November 3, 2011
DineEquity works to reverse slow sales
"Soft economy is creating challenges," chief executive says
October 14, 2011
Argonne Capital buys 40 Applebee’s units
Argonne Capital Group LLC has purchased 40 Applebee’s restaurants
October 13, 2011
DineEquity sells 17 Applebee's restaurants to franchisee
Parent DineEquity closer to franchising goal
October 12, 2011
Casual-dining chains in for rocky 2012
Economic challenges for casual-dining chains will persist into 2012
September 28, 2011
IHOP sued by EEOC for sexual harassment
Charges of harassment from several female employees in New Mexico
September 6, 2011
DineEquity names Tom Emrey CFO
DineEquity Inc. has named Tom Emrey chief financial officer
August 2, 2011
IHOP pulls down DineEquity 2Q results
DineEquity is ramping up efforts to revitalize soft sales at IHOP.
July 5, 2011
Applebee’s refreshes menu with new dishes
Stacked Stuffed & Topped dishes riff on customer favorites
June 27, 2011
Restaurants in a summer state of mind
IHOP and Taco Bell are hoping to connect with consumers emotionally
May 10, 2011
Goldman Sachs buys stake in Apple American
Apple American and Goldman Sachs close "strategic growth investment"
May 3, 2011
DineEquity plans improvements for IHOP
DineEquity focuses on boosting performance of IHOP
March 29, 2011
Argonne acquires 40 IHOP locations
The IHOP franchise operator is also looking to acquire more Applebee's locations
March 21, 2011
Recent deals point to a gradual thawing in frozen credit
Access to capital still dominates the list of restaurant industry challenges, but there are signs that change is in the air.

March 21, 2011
The new happy hour
After-dark sales a bright spot for chains as customers embrace late-night dining, drinking
March 4, 2011
DineEquity to push value amid rising costs
Parent company of IHOP and Applebee's reports wider 4Q loss
February 4, 2011
Industry in sync with new USDA guidelines
Consumer demand and growing trends already influencing operators
January 24, 2011
Applebee’s adds to Weight Watchers menu
Chain adds chipotle-lime chicken, steak and potato salad, and spicy pineapple-glazed shrimp
January 13, 2011
Applebee's largest franchisee on 2011
Gregory Flynn of Apple American Group shares expectations for the new year
January 3, 2011
Restaurants add more lower-calorie dishes
Chains from Dunkin' Donuts to Applebee's target dieters with new menu items
December 9, 2010
IHOP to open in NYC’s Times Square
Multi-store development agreement plans for locations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
December 6, 2010
DineEquity to sell 30 Applebee's for $27M
Company continues refranchising push with sale of D.C. restaurants
November 24, 2010
Restaurants should expect strong 4Q
Analysts project companies to close out the year with increased sales, stock prices
November 8, 2010
IHOP eyes college campuses
Chain plans to add five IHOP U locations over two years
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