Dine Brands Global Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Toast (TOST) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, marking significant growth and profitability. The company achieved $56 million in net income and $133 million in Adjusted EBITDA. Key highlights include: adding over 6,000 net new locations, growing ARR by 31% to $1.7 billion, and increasing total locations by 25% to 140,000. Gross Payment Volume rose 22% to $42.2 billion. Toast secured major enterprise deals with Applebee's (its largest deal to date) and Topgolf. The company also introduced ToastIQ, an AI-powered intelligence engine, and renewed its credit facility to $350 million. For Q2 2025, Toast expects non-GAAP gross profit of $435-445 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $130-140 million.

Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN), parent company of Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop, reported mixed Q1 2025 financial results. Total revenues increased to $214.8 million from $206.2 million year-over-year, primarily due to acquiring 47 Applebee's restaurants. However, both major brands saw declining same-restaurant sales, with Applebee's down 2.2% and IHOP down 2.7%. GAAP net income decreased to $7.8 million ($0.53 per share) from $17.0 million ($1.13 per share) in Q1 2024. The company maintained its 2025 guidance, expecting Applebee's same-restaurant sales between -2% and +1%, and IHOP's between -1% and +2%. During Q1, Dine Brands returned capital to shareholders through $1.6 million in stock buybacks and $7.8 million in dividends.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop, a fast-casual+ restaurant chain owned by Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN), is expanding to California with its first location opening in Barstow on April 28, 2025. The new restaurant, operated by Soleimani Group, is strategically located at 1523 East Main Street, serving as a gateway for travelers to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and the Grand Canyon.

The grand opening celebration includes a 'Free Tacos for a Year' promotion for the first 50 guests. The Barstow location will operate seven days a week, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with extended hours on weekends. The menu features signature tacos with garlic aioli and feta cheese, along with breakfast items, bowls, nachos, quesadillas, and beverages including frozen margaritas.

As of December 31, 2024, Fuzzy's operates 117 restaurants across 15 states, marking this California expansion as a significant milestone in the brand's national growth strategy.

Applebee's, the Official Grill + Bar Sponsor of the NFL, announces a special promotion during the 2025 NFL Draft from April 24-26. Customers who place orders worth $40 or more through Applebees.com or the Applebee's mobile app will receive 20 FREE Boneless Wings.

The promotion applies to To Go or Delivery orders using promo code DRAFT25. Customers can choose from various wing sauce options including Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo, and Hot Honey Glaze. Each order comes with Bleu cheese or house-made buttermilk ranch dressing.

The offer is valid at participating locations, excludes alcohol, tax, delivery fees, service fees, gift card purchases, and gratuity. to one order of 20 free Boneless Wings per order and not valid on third-party delivery sites.

Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN), parent company of Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for May 7, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results and business outlook. Investors can access the live webcast through the company's investor relations website, with a replay available for a time.

Toast (NYSE: TOST) has secured a significant partnership with Dine Brands Global to implement its technology solutions across Applebee's locations nationwide. The implementation includes Toast point-of-sale terminals, Toast Go® handhelds, Kitchen Display Systems, and Restaurant Management Suite Enterprise.

The technology upgrade aims to enhance operational flexibility, improve labor efficiency, and elevate the guest experience at Applebee's restaurants. This marks a important evolution for the 45-year-old casual dining brand, with the new systems expected to streamline operations and allow team members more time for guest interactions.

Toast currently serves hundreds of multi-unit brands, including notable names like Caribou Coffee, Choice Hotels, and Potbelly Sandwich Shop. This partnership represents a significant expansion of Toast's enterprise-level implementations in the restaurant industry.

Dine Brands Global (NYSE: DIN), parent company of Applebee's, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, and IHOP, has released its 2024 Business Responsibility Report highlighting achievements across People, Planet, Food and Governance sectors.

Key accomplishments include:

• Earned Great Place to Work Certification™ for third consecutive year
• Donated 7.9 metric tons of food to local organizations
• Raised $1.7 million for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation through Applebee's
• Served 672,993 free meals to veterans and active-duty military
• Achieved 100% elimination of Expanded Polystyrene across all brands
• Reduced plastic usage by 2.2 million pounds in Applebee's to-go packaging
• Exceeded cage-free eggs target with 66.8% usage in U.S. restaurants

Applebee's has announced the return of its Bacardi Buckets and Cerveza & Sips promotion, alongside the launch of new non-alcoholic Dirty Fountain Sodas. The -time offer features three tropical Bacardi Bucket flavors:

• NEW Strawberry Daq-A-Rita Bucket (combining strawberry Bacardi Superior Rum daiquiri and Patron Silver Tequila margarita)
• Rum Breeze Bucket (featuring Bacardi Superior Rum and Malibu Coconut Rum)
• Party on the Beach Bucket (made with Bacardi Lime Rum)

The promotion also includes a $6 Watermelon Mana Margarita featuring Teremana Tequila Blanco, with optional Tajin rim and jalapeño or Dos Hombres Mezcal upgrades for $1 more. Customers can also enjoy Dos Equis Lager Especial draft beer in Applebee's Brewtus glass. The new Dirty Fountain Sodas option allows guests to enhance regular sodas with cream, whipped cream, and a cherry for an additional $1.

Applebee's has enhanced its popular 2 for $25 menu with new offerings, introducing two Sizzlin' Skillets and a 6 oz. Top Sirloin option. The deal includes an appetizer or two side salads, available for dine-in, takeout, or delivery.

The new menu features the Hot Honey Glazed Chicken & Bacon Skillet with grilled chicken breast, hot honey glaze, and Applewood-smoked bacon, served with mushrooms, onions, and waffle fries. The Garlic Sirloin Skillet includes a 6 oz. USDA Select top sirloin with garlic and parsley sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Additionally, Applebee's introduced the Really Big Meal Deal for $9.99, featuring the new BIG Bangin' Burger with a sweet and spicy secret sauce, along with endless fries and unlimited fountain drinks for dine-in customers.