Deals
Applebee's Owner Wants to Ramp Up Growth With an Acquisition
- Dine Brands CEO says he’s taking a look at a number of chains
- Company has had success promoting to-go orders, food specials
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Dine Brands Global Inc. is shopping for a new chain to spice up its portfolio and grow beyond its casual-dining stalwarts of Applebee’s and IHOP.
“We’re looking at a number of different concepts,” Chief Executive Officer Steve Joyce said in an interview. “There are several conversations going on right now.”