Applebee’s, IHOP Debut Dual-Brand Restaurant

Dine Brands launches the first dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP in the US, with 30 locations open or under construction by year-end and 50 more planned for 2026. Guests enter one door and choose red Applebee’s decor or blue IHOP vibes, ordering from both menus including exclusives like Buffalo Chicken Omelette. The combo boosts revenue 1.5 to 2.5 times over single brands, evens out dayparts for steady staffing, and trains IHOP staff on Applebee’s bar experience. Read more about this...