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Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) announced that its Board of Directors declared a third quarter 2026 quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on October 9, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2026.
The company, based in Pasadena, California, is the parent of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. As of June 28, 2026, these brands comprised nearly 3,500 restaurants operated through subsidiaries and franchisees.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) reported a Board change. On August 25, 2026, director Howard M. Berk notified the Board that he will retire effective September 3, 2026. The company states that his retirement is not due to any disagreement with management, operations, policies, procedures, the Board, or any Board committee.
Following Mr. Berk’s departure, the size of the Board will be reduced from ten to nine members, reflecting his vacancy rather than adding a replacement at this time.
Dine Brands Global reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $240.9 million, up from $230.8 million a year earlier, while net income declined to $4.3 million from $13.8 million. Diluted EPS fell to $0.35 from $0.89. Adjusted EPS was $1.16 versus $1.17, and adjusted EBITDA was $54.2 million versus $56.2 million.
Management highlighted IHOP’s third consecutive quarter of industry outperformance, with Q2 domestic same-restaurant sales up 1.5% and domestic average weekly unit sales of $39.7 thousand. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop posted domestic same-restaurant sales growth of 4.6%, while Applebee’s domestic same-restaurant sales declined 1.8%.
The effective tax rate for the first half of 2026 was 27.7% compared with 30.6% a year earlier. Operating cash flow for the first six months was $19.9 million, and adjusted free cash flow was $3.7 million versus $48.7 million. Dine Brands repurchased approximately $7.4 million of stock and paid $2.4 million in dividends in Q2, and the board approved an additional $100 million share repurchase program, leaving $143.8 million available. As of June 28, 2026, the three brands comprised nearly 3,500 restaurants, including 81 dual-branded IHOP–Applebee’s locations.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. appointed Lawrence Y. Kim, currently President of the IHOP business unit, to the additional role of Chief Commercial Officer, effective June 1, 2026. This expands his responsibilities across the corporation’s commercial strategy.
In connection with the new role, Mr. Kim’s base salary was increased to $850,000, and his target annual bonus was set at 125% of base salary, effective June 1, 2026. Starting in 2027, he will be eligible for annual long-term equity incentive awards with a target grant date value of $2,000,000, aligned with awards granted to other executive officers.
Mr. Kim will also receive a one-time Performance Retention Grant of restricted stock units with a maximum grant date value of $3,000,000, scheduled to vest on June 15, 2029, subject to achieving specified performance targets and remaining continuously employed by the company.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 14, 2026. Stockholders elected all ten director nominees, each receiving over 7.0 million votes in favor.
They ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the 2026 fiscal year, with 9,728,152 votes for and relatively few against. Stockholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
On governance matters, stockholders supported an advisory proposal to give holders owning at least 25% of shares the right to call a special meeting. A separate stockholder proposal to allow special meetings at a 15% ownership threshold did not receive enough support to pass.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a second quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 10, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 24, 2026.
The Board also approved a new share repurchase program of up to $100 million, effective May 14, 2026, in addition to the existing repurchase program approved in February 2022. Approximately $51 million remained available for repurchases under the existing program as of March 29, 2026, giving the company significant authorized capacity for future share repurchases.
Dine Brands Global filed an amended report to correct non-GAAP figures in its first-quarter 2026 results. Adjusted net income was revised to $11.1 million, and adjusted diluted EPS to $0.88, down from previously reported $13.5 million and $1.07. The company states these changes do not affect its GAAP condensed consolidated financial statements.
For the quarter ended March 29, 2026, total revenue was $225.2 million versus $214.8 million a year earlier, while net income was $7.4 million versus $8.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $50.8 million compared with $54.7 million, and adjusted free cash flow was negative $3.0 million versus positive $14.6 million. The company repurchased about $22 million of stock and paid $2.5 million in dividends, reiterated its 2026 guidance, and reported nearly 3,500 restaurants across 19 international markets.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $225.2 million, up from $214.8 million a year earlier, helped by higher company-owned restaurant sales. Franchise revenues were $164.9 million and rental revenues were $26.8 million.
Net income was $7.4 million versus $8.2 million last year, with diluted EPS of $0.57 compared to $0.53. Adjusted net income available to common stockholders was $13.5 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.07, up from $1.03. Adjusted EBITDA was $50.8 million versus $54.7 million.
Cash flows from operating activities were $7.5 million, and adjusted free cash flow was negative $3.0 million compared to positive $14.6 million a year ago. The company repurchased about $22 million of common stock and paid $2.5 million in dividends in the quarter, while reiterating its fiscal 2026 guidance. As of March 29, 2026, Dine Brands’ three restaurant brands comprised nearly 3,500 locations across 19 international markets.
Dine Brands Global reported weaker profitability for Q4 and full-year 2025 despite higher revenue. Full-year revenue rose to $879.3M from $812.3M, but net income dropped to $17.1M from $64.9M, with Q4 showing a net loss of $12.2M.
Adjusted metrics softened: adjusted EBITDA was $219.8M versus $239.8M, and diluted adjusted EPS was $4.45 versus $5.34. Adjusted free cash flow fell to $61.5M from $106.4M. Same-restaurant sales declined at IHOP and Fuzzy’s and grew modestly at Applebee’s.
The company still emphasized capital returns, repurchasing about $61M of stock and paying roughly $31M in dividends in 2025, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share payable on April 10, 2026.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. filed an amended current report to update information about its Board committees. The company previously disclosed that Amanda Clark and Enrique R. Silva were elected to the Board of Directors as of February 1, 2026.
The amendment states that, effective February 19, 2026, both Ms. Clark and Mr. Silva were appointed to serve as members of the Board’s Audit Committee. The filing is signed on behalf of the company by Christine K. Son, Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Secretary.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. declared a first quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock. The Board of Directors approved the dividend, which will be paid on April 10, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 18, 2026.
The company, parent of Applebee’s, IHOP and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, highlighted that it operates close to 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets through its subsidiaries and franchisees.
Dine Brands Global expanded its board of directors from nine to eleven members and elected Amanda Clark and Enrique R. Silva as new independent directors, effective February 1, 2026. The board determined both meet New York Stock Exchange independence standards and disclosed no related-party transactions requiring Regulation S-K Item 404(a) disclosure.
The new directors will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors, including an initial prorated equity award targeted at $108,822 in restricted stock units that cliff vest on the first anniversary of grant and settle in Dine Brands common stock. Each will also enter into the company’s standard director indemnification agreement. On February 3, 2026, the company issued a press release announcing these appointments, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. furnished a press release announcing its third quarter 2025 financial results. The company also declared a fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on January 7, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 23, 2025.
The earnings information was furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.
Dine Brands Global disclosed a one-time special grant of restricted stock to Mr. Camperlingo with a grant date value of $300,000. The award vests 50% on each of the next two anniversaries of the grant date, provided Mr. Camperlingo remains continuously employed through each vesting date. The disclosure also states Mr. Camperlingo will be eligible to participate in the corporation's standard health and other benefit plans and perquisites that may be extended generally to the most senior executive officers. The filing is signed by the company general counsel.
Dine Brands Global, Inc. declared a third quarter 2025 cash dividend of $0.51 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 8, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 19, 2025. The company disclosed this decision in connection with a press release attached as an exhibit.