IHOP

IHOP’s new Bacon Obsession menu feeds fans’ cravings from breakfast through dessert

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 13, 2021

Family-dining chain IHOP debuts an upgraded bacon comparable to a steakhouse item. The new steakhouse premium bacon is showcased in several new items on IHOP's Bacon Obsession menu.

Operations

Applebee's parent foresees a future encompassing virtual brands

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 02, 2021

Dine Brands Global also plans to resume development of IHOP's fast-casual spinoff, Flip'd.

Marketing

IHOP hires hotel veteran Kieran Donahue as CMO

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 23, 2021

She joins the family chain from Marriott.

Marketing

Restaurants get their game on with Super Bowl specials

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 25, 2021

With large gatherings limited, operators are downsizing catering packages to feed football fans on Feb. 7.

Food

IHOP adds burritos and bowls to expand off-premise and all-day options

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2021

The new line includes six items in popular, portable formats that fit the to-go trend.

Topics

Dine Brands CFO Tom Song to step down

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 22, 2020

Allison Hall will assume his duties on an interim basis as of Jan. 22.

Leadership

Applebee’s parent names John Peyton CEO

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2020

Dine Brands Global will replace Steve Joyce with the CEO of the real estate brokerage company Realogy Franchise Group.

Financing

IHOP and Applebee's will permanently close more restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 28, 2020

"Less than 100" IHOP locations are expected to close in the next six months, along with 15 units of sister chain Applebee's.

Financing

Guillermo Perales adds IHOP to Sun Holdings' portfolio

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 15, 2020

The mega-franchise has assumed management of 41 units in the Mid Atlantic area.

Food

Big flavors come onto menus at full speed

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2020

Taste Tracker: New items bet on pumpkin and spice beyond lattes, accents from around the world, and the bolder the better.

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