| Date | Title | | | 12/18/08 | / CORRECTION - Applebee's| LENEXA, KS, Dec 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- In the news release, "Applebee's Shows You the Money," issued
Wednesday, December 17, 2008, by Applebee's, we are advised by the
company that the bonus gift card amount should be "$10 bonus card
with the purchase of $50 in gift cards" rather than "$5 bonus card
with the purchase of $25 in gift cards" as originally issued.
Complete corrected text follows.
Applebee's Shows You the Money
Casual Dining Restaurant Leader Give... |
|  | | 12/18/08 | IHOP Batters Up to Raise $1,000,000 for Charity on National Pancake Day| IHOP to Serve Free Flapjacks Nationwide on February 24, 2009
GLENDALE, CA, Dec 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and
dinner, has announced plans to serve millions of free pancakes in
celebration of National Pancake Day on February 24, 2009. The
celebration is designed to bring together friends and family, as well
as to raise $1 million for Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit
organization dedicated to ... |
| | | 12/17/08 | Applebee's Shows You the Money| Casual Dining Restaurant Leader Gives Away $5 Bonus Cards to Those Who Purchase Convenient, Easy-to-Redeem Gift Cards
LENEXA, KS, Dec 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- In today's economy, wouldn't it be great to find a place where $50
equals $60 and $75 equals $90? Now you can -- Applebee's.
For a limited time, participating Applebee's restaurant locations are
giving $5 worth of bonus cards absolutely free to anyone who comes in
and purchases gift cards in increments of $2... |
| | | 12/11/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Announces Suspension of Common Dividend| Cash to Be Used to Retire Company's Consolidated Funded Debt
GLENDALE, CA, Dec 11, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that
its Board of Directors suspended the payment of its quarterly cash
dividend to common shareholders for the foreseeable future. This
reflects ongoing proactive steps DineEquity is taking to maximize its
financial flexibility as ... |
| | | 11/24/08 | The Sweetest Gift Comes With a Little Something Extra This Holiday Season at IHOP| IHOP Gift Cards Are a Fun and Easy Gift That Is Sure to Delight
GLENDALE, CA, Nov 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- At IHOP this holiday season guests can celebrate by giving and
receiving. IHOP gift cards are a sweet surprise for anyone on your
gift list, but this year guests who purchase a $25 gift card before
Jan. 4, 2009 will also receive a $5 coupon for a future visit at
participating locations.
"As our guests turn to IHOP to find a special gift for family and
friend... |
| | | 11/12/08 | Applebee's Offer Serves up Extra Value| Casual Dining Leader Offers Two Entrées and Shareable Appetizer for Only $20
LENEXA, KS, Nov 12, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Whether it's 'date night,' a family gathering, or a casual
get-together with neighbors, people still want to be treated to a
night out. To meet this need, particularly during challenging
economic times, Applebee's has launched a limited time offer that will
satisfy even the most budget-conscious diners. With its new "2 for
$20" promotion, the w... |
| | | 11/10/08 | Rebeca M. Johnson Appointed Senior Vice President, Marketing for Applebee's| Experienced Restaurant Executive to Lead Marketing Strategy
LENEXA, KS, Nov 10, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Applebee's Services, Inc. today announced the appointment of Rebeca
M. Johnson to the position of senior vice president, marketing.
Johnson, as a member of the senior executive team, will provide
leadership for the Company's marketing efforts including consumer
insights, advertising, innovation, national, field, and brand
marketing. Specifically Johnson will lea... |
| | | 11/06/08 | Applebee's Names Angela S. Hornsby Vice President, Human Resources| LENEXA, KS, Nov 06, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Applebee's Services, Inc. today announced the hiring of Angela S.
Hornsby as vice president, human resources. Hornsby, as a member of
the senior executive team, will provide strategic leadership for the
Company's human resources efforts including people and performance
practices, talent management, leadership development, and
organizational design and development. Hornsby's appointment is
effective November 11, 2008, and she... |
| | | 10/27/08 | Sprinkle in Some Sweetness With New Coffee Cake Pancakes at IHOP| New Streusel-Topped Pancakes Available for a Limited Time
GLENDALE, CA, Oct 27, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Fall is in the air and the holiday celebrations are right around the
corner. IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, is keeping the season sweet with its tempting new
Coffee Cake Pancakes. Available into the New Year, Coffee Cake
Pancakes bring together the flavors of the classic crumble cake and
IHOP's world famous butterm... |
| | | 10/27/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Exceeds 2008 Refranchising Goal With the Sale of 66 Additional Company-Operated Applebee's Restaurants| Transactions Contain No Financing Contingencies; Transfers Ownership of Underperforming Restaurants to Experienced Franchise Operatorscenter
GLENDALE, CA, Oct 27, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that
it has entered into asset purchase agreements for the sale of 66
company-operated Applebee's restaurants located in Houston and
Dallas, Texas and Al... |
| | | 10/27/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results| IHOP Continues Solid Performance While Refranchising Progress at Applebee's Takes Hold; Company Uses Free Cash Flow to Reduce Debt by Additional $59 Million
GLENDALE, CA, Oct 27, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP restaurants, today announced
financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
The Company generated $61.3 million of cash flow from operating
activit... |
| | | 10/16/08 | Applebee's Franchisees and Suppliers Bring "Neighborhood" to Las Vegas| Auctions Raise More Than $97,000 to Benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospital in Las Vegas
LENEXA, KS, Oct 16, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Sharing strategy and tactics for 2009 and beyond was the primary
purpose of the recently completed Applebee's Franchise Business
Convention held in Las Vegas. While the agenda was replete with
discussions of strategy and opportunities for learning, attendees
were able to reinforce why "Neighborhood" is at the core of the
Applebee... |
| | | 10/13/08 | No Tricks, Just Treats at IHOP This October| Trick-or-Treat Early This Year at IHOP With "All-You-Can-Eat" Buttermilk Pancakes and International House Roast Coffee
GLENDALE, CA, Oct 13, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Kids won't be the only ones receiving a special treat this
Halloween. IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for
breakfast, lunch and dinner, is celebrating this spooktacular holiday
by inviting everyone to enjoy Trick or Treat All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes
any time of day or night from now through O... |
| | | 10/09/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Same-Store Sales Results for Its IHOP and Applebee's Businesses| GLENDALE, CA, Oct 09, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today reported
same-store sales results for the third quarter ended September 30,
2008 for its IHOP and Applebee's business units. IHOP's system-wide
same-store sales increased 0.2% for the third quarter 2008 and
increased 2.2% for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Applebee's
system-wide domestic
same-s... |
| | | 10/07/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend|
GLENDALE, CA, Oct 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
and IHOP restaurants, today announced that its Board of Directors
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable
November 18, 2008 to shareholders of record as of October 29, 2008.
Future dividend declarations will be made at the discretion of the
Board of Directors and will be based on such factors as the Company's
earnings, financ... |
| | | 10/01/08 | Applebee's Franchisees Bring Neighborhood to Life| Franchisees Win Prestigious National and State Awards
LENEXA, KS, Oct 01, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The National Restaurant Association recently honored Keystone Apple,
operator of eight Applebee's franchises in Central Pennsylvania, as
the national winner of the 2008 Restaurant Neighbor Award in the
mid-size business category. The award, which recognizes restaurants
that demonstrate outstanding community service, was presented to
Keystone Apple at the Association's a... |
| | | 09/29/08 | DineEquity, Inc. to Hold Third Quarter 2008 Investor Conference Call on October 27th| GLENDALE, CA, Sep 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
and IHOP restaurants, today announced that it will release third
quarter 2008 financial results Monday, October 27, 2008 before the
market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call to
discuss its third quarter 2008 financial results on Monday, October
27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time). To
participate on the call,... |
| | | 09/15/08 | IHOP Opens First Location in Ontario, Canada| Brand Continues International Expansion; Four New International Locations Planned for 2008GLENDALE, CA, Sep 15, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and
dinner, today announced the opening of its first franchise restaurant
in Ontario, Canada, extending the iconic fifty-year old brand into a
new international region. The first IHOP in Eastern Canada opened in
Niagara Falls, Ontario on Sept. 13.
The new restaurant mark... |
| | | 09/08/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition| GLENDALE, CA, Sep 08, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that
its chief financial officer, Thomas G. Conforti, has resigned from
the Company effective immediately to pursue other opportunities.
DineEquity has engaged the services of Crist Kolder Associates, a
nationally recognized search firm to help identify a successor.
DineEquity has appointed cu... |
| | | 09/08/08 | Catch Fruit Crepe Fever at IHOP| GLENDALE, CA, Sep 08, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- School is back in session and the lazy days of summer are behind us,
but IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch
and dinner, continues to raise temperatures with its Fruit Crepe
Fever limited time offer. Available now until October 27 at
participating IHOP restaurants, Fruit Crepe Fever features IHOP's
delicate crepes filled with delicious fruit and sweet cream cheese
filling.
"For 50 years IHOP ... |
| | | 09/02/08 | IHOP Celebrates 50 Years at National Franchise Conference| Recognizes Success in Family Dining Category; 2008 Franchisee and Vendor Partner of the Year Announced
GLENDALE, CA, Sep 02, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and
dinner, celebrated fifty years of great food, family and fun with
more than 1,000 members of the IHOP family, including IHOP
franchisees and vendor partners, at its annual National Franchise
Conference (NFC) last week in Waikoloa, Hawaii. The four da... |
| | | 07/29/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results| GLENDALE, CA, Jul 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP restaurants, today announced
financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
For the second quarter 2008, the Company reported a net loss
available to common stockholders of $23.7 million, or a net loss per
diluted share available to common stockholders of $1.42. The loss was
primarily due to a non-cash impai... |
| | | 07/28/08 | IHOP Brings to Life a Taste of Louisiana, Oregon and Washington With New State-Inspired Pancakes| IHOP's Discover America Summer Celebration Honors Unique Flavors of the United States
GLENDALE, CA, Jul 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- On July 7th, IHOP turned 50 and marked the special occasion with a
summer-long celebration of the restaurant's roots in Americana,
offering state-inspired pancake flavors. Since first opening its
doors in Toluca Lake, Calif. in 1958, IHOP, one of America's favorite
restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, quickly became a
national ... |
| | | 07/26/08 | Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar to Host Charity Fundraiser for The Backstoppers in Memory of Maplewood Firefighter Ryan Hummert|
WHAT: A fundraising event in memory of Maplewood firefighter
Ryan Hummert. Proceeds to benefit The Backstoppers,
which provides needed support and financial assistance
to the spouses and children of all local and county police
officers, firefighters, publicly-funded paramedics and
EMTs and volunteer fire protection units, who have lost
their lives performing their duty.
WHY: Ryan Hummert, 22, was a member of th... |
| | | 07/21/08 | New Franchisee Closes Purchase of Applebee's Franchised Restaurants| AppleGrove Restaurants Sells Majority Stake to Largest Independent Restaurant Operator in Central and Eastern Europe
LENEXA, KS, Jul 21, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Applebee's International, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
DineEquity, Inc., (NYSE: DIN), today announced that AppleGrove
Restaurants, the second-largest franchisee of Applebee's Neighborhood
Grill & Bar Restaurants, has closed the sale of an 80 percent
interest in its company to a subsidiary of AmRest Ho... |
| | | 07/21/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Appoints Des Hague President of IHOP Restaurants| GLENDALE, CA, Jul 21, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced the
appointment of Desmond Hague as president of IHOP Restaurants,
effective immediately. In this position, Hague is accountable for
leading the overall strategic direction for all functional areas of
IHOP's predominantly franchised business. He is primarily
responsible for providing leadersh... |
| | | 07/17/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Completes Sale-Leaseback of Applebee's Headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas| Company to Pay Off $350 Million Short-Term Debt Obligation
GLENDALE, CA, Jul 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced the
completion of a sale-leaseback transaction for Applebee's corporate
headquarters building in Lenexa, Kansas. The sale-leaseback
transaction generated approximately $39 million in after-tax cash
proceeds. DineEquity will utilize a... |
| | | 07/10/08 | / CORRECTION - DineEquity, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Same-Store Sales Results for Its IHOP and Applebee's Businesses| GLENDALE, CA, Jul 10, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- In the news release, "DineEquity, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008
Same-Store Sales Results for Its IHOP and Applebee's Businesses,"
issued earlier today by DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), we are advised
by the company that the third sentence of the fifth paragraph should
read "As of June 30, 2008, there were 1,993 Applebee's restaurants
operating system-wide in 49 states, 17 international countries, and
one U.S. territory, ... |
| | | 07/10/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Same-Store Sales Results for Its IHOP and Applebee's Businesses| GLENDALE, CA, Jul 10, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today reported
same-store sales results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008
for its IHOP and Applebee's business units. IHOP's system-wide
same-store sales increased 2.6% for the second quarter 2008 and
increased 3.2% for the first six months of fiscal 2008. Applebee's
system-wide domestic same-store ... |
| | | 07/07/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend| GLENDALE, CA, Jul 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
and IHOP restaurants, today announced that its Board of Directors
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable
August 19, 2008 to shareholders of record as of July 31, 2008. Future
dividend declarations will be made at the discretion of the Board of
Directors and will be based on such factors as the Company's
earnings, financial con... |
| | | 07/07/08 | 50 Never Tasted So Sweet|
IHOP, the Original "I", Celebrates Its 50th Birthday in 2008
GLENDALE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/07/2008 -- Before the iPod®, iBook® and IPO, there was the original "I" that made the world flip. Founded in Southern California on this day in 1958, the International House of Pancakes quickly became a national staple with its golden pancakes and family-friendly atmosphere. In 1973, the chain officially became known as IHOP, starting the "I" craze and blazing a trail for all the "I's" that... |
| | | 07/01/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Completes Sale of Applebee's Southern California Company Market; Enables $27 Million Reduction of Company's Funded Debt| GLENDALE, CA, Jul 01, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
and IHOP restaurants, announced the successful completion of the sale
of 26 company-operated Applebee's restaurants in Southern California
to Apple American Group LLC. The sale of Applebee's Southern
California market generated approximately $27 million in after-tax
cash proceeds, which will be dedicated toward reducing the Company's
$350 million consolid... |
| | | 06/30/08 | DineEquity, Inc. to Hold Second Quarter 2008 Investor Conference Call on July 29th| GLENDALE, CA, Jun 30, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
and IHOP restaurants, today announced that it will release second
quarter 2008 financial results Tuesday, July 29, 2008 before the
market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call to
discuss second quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, July 29,
2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time). To
participate on the call, pleas... |
| | | 06/17/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Completes Sale-Leaseback of 181 Applebee's-Owned Restaurant Locations, Enables $303 Million Reduction in the Company's Funded Debt| GLENDALE, CA, Jun 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's
and IHOP restaurants, today announced the completion of a
sale-leaseback transaction for 181 Applebee's company-owned
restaurant locations with an entity majority owned by affiliates of
Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund LP, Drawbridge Real Assets Fund
LP and Cardinal Capital Partners. Drawbridge funds are affiliates of
Fortress Investment Group, a pub... |
| | | 06/13/08 | Applebee's to Host Event for Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence| Award-Winning Chef Will Be Available for Autographs and Pictures
RENO, NV, Jun 13, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar at 4805 Kietzke Lane in Reno
will host a meet-and-greet event for celebrity chef Tyler Florence of
The Food Network on Saturday, June 14 from noon to 3 p.m.
Florence's career with The Food Network began in 1996, hosting
numerous shows such as "Food 911," "How to Boil Water," and "Tyler's
Ultimate." His cookbooks include "... |
| | | 06/02/08 | Discover America at IHOP With Nine New State-Inspired Pancake Flavors| HOP Celebrates Its 50th Birthday and America's Heritage With Creative Twists on Classic Treats
GLENDALE, CA--(Marketwire - June 2, 2008) - In celebration of its 50th birthday this July, IHOP invites pancake lovers across the country to Discover America with nine new state-inspired pancake flavors at IHOP. Since first opening its doors in Toluca Lake, Calif. in 1958, IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, quickly became a national icon thanks to its famous b... |
| | | 06/02/08 | DineEquity, Inc. Completes Corporate Name Change; Begins Trading Under Ticker Symbol | GLENDALE, CA--(Marketwire - June 2, 2008) - DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and
operator of Applebee's and IHOP restaurants, today confirmed that its
previously announced corporate name change from IHOP Corp. to DineEquity,
Inc. is now effective. The Company's common stock will begin trading under
the symbol "DIN" on the New York Stock Exchange when the market opens this
morning, Monday, June 2, 2008.
DineEquity, Inc. common stock has been assigned the CUSIP number 254423106.... |
| | | 05/29/08 | DineEquity, Inc. to Present at the Goldman Sachs Investor Conference on June 2nd| GLENDALE, CA, May 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- DineEquity, Inc. (formerly IHOP Corp.) (NYSE: IHP) today announced
that management will present a Company overview to investors at the
2008 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference
on June 2, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time in New York, New York. A
live webcast of the presentation will be available on DineEquity's
corporate Web site at www.dineequity.com, and may be accessed by
visiting Calls & Pre... |
| | | 05/29/08 | IHOP Takes Off on "RV-Style" Road Trip Across America| Twenty-Seven Cities, 61 Games and 8,500 Miles Add Up to a FANtastic 50th Birthday for IHOP
GLENDALE, CA, May 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP is gearing up for an all-American summer! In celebration of its
50th birthday this July, IHOP has teamed up with Minor League
Baseball(TM) for a cross-country summer road tour celebrating two
American classics -- baseball and pancakes. IHOP's Discover America
Road Tour will visit Minor League Baseball parks in 27 cities, and
t... |
| | | 05/28/08 | IHOP Corp. Announces Corporate Name Change to DineEquity, Inc. Effective June 2nd| GLENDALE, CA, May 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) announced today that it will change its
corporate name to DineEquity, Inc. on June 2, 2008. The Company's
common stock will begin trading under the symbol "DIN" on the New
York Stock Exchange effective June 2, 2008.
Julia A. Stewart, chairman and chief executive officer of IHOP Corp.,
said, "The acquisition of Applebee's required that we select a name
for our company that reflects our company's core... |
| | | 05/21/08 | IHOP Corp. Shareholders Approve Outstanding Proxy Proposal Item| GLENDALE, CA, May 21, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) announced today that shareholders have
ratified and approved Proposal 2, which relates to the amendment of
the IHOP Corp. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan. On May 13, 2008, the
Company adjourned its annual meeting of shareholders without taking
action on Proposal 2 because the Company had learned that certain
shareholders had submitted proxies indicating their vote on Proposal
2, but that their votes had no... |
| | | 05/20/08 | IHOP Corp. Enters Into Sale-Leaseback Agreement for 187 Parcels of Applebee's Company-Owned Restaurant Real Estate| Transaction to Generate Expected Proceeds of Approximately $347 Million Before TaxesGLENDALE, CA, May 20, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced that its Applebee's business
unit has entered into a purchase and sale agreement with a newly
formed entity affiliated with Drawbridge Special Opportunities Fund
LP; Drawbridge Real Assets Fund LP; and various affiliates, for the
sale-leaseback of 187 company-owned restaurant real estate parcels.
The s... |
| | | 05/14/08 | IHOP Corp. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders| The Company to Reconvene Meeting on May 21st for Shareholders to Act on Outstanding ProposalGLENDALE, CA, May 14, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) announced the results of its annual meeting
of shareholders held yesterday. The Company's shareholders approved
Proposals 1, 3 and 4 as set forth in its proxy statement dated April
17, 2008. The approved proposals were:
Proposal 1: The election of three Class II directors: Michael S.
Gordon, L... |
| | | 05/07/08 | IHOP Corp. Appoints Mike Archer President of Applebee's International| GLENDALE, CA, May 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) ("the Company") today announced the
appointment of Michael J. Archer to the position of president of
Applebee's International, Inc., effective May 27, 2008. In this
position, Archer will be accountable for leading the overall
strategic direction for all functional areas of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill and Bar. He will be primarily responsible for
executing the vision and future brand evolution for... |
| | | 05/06/08 | IHOP Corp. to Webcast Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 13th| GLENDALE, CA, May 06, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) invites investors to listen to the webcast of
its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, May 13, 2008,
beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The Company's Annual
Meeting of Shareholders will take place at IHOP's Restaurant Support
Center in Glendale, California.
A live webcast of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be
available on IHOP's Web site at www.ihop.com, and may be accessed by
... |
| | | 04/28/08 | IHOP Corp. Reports Solid First Quarter 2008 Financial Results| GLENDALE, CA, Apr 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced financial results for the
first quarter ended March 31, 2008, which included the first full
quarter of operating results after the Company's acquisition of
Applebee's International, Inc. on November 29, 2007. Performance
highlights of the newly combined company for the first quarter 2008
included:
-- During the first quarter 2008, the IHOP business unit produced system-
wide s... |
| | | 04/23/08 | IHOP Makes a Splash With New Limited Time Beverage Offer| New Splashers Available Through SummerGLENDALE, CA, Apr 23, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- For 50 years, IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for
breakfast, lunch and dinner, has topped its famous pancakes with
fruit and fun, and now it's adding fizz to the menu with a new line
of fruit-flavored beverages. Available any time of day from now
through the summer, there's no need to wait to enjoy any of IHOP's
six new Splashers, which are the perfect complement to all you... |
| | | 04/16/08 | Michael Mendelsohn Appointed Vice President, Finance for IHOP| GLENDALE, CA, Apr 16, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Restaurants ("the Company") today announced the appointment of
Michael Mendelsohn to the position of vice president, finance.
Mendelsohn, as a member of the IHOP brand executive team, will
provide leadership for the Company's finance function including all
analytical and strategic support for the IHOP business unit as it
seeks to maximize financial performance.
Additionally, Mendelsohn will manage those accounting fun... |
| | | 04/10/08 | IHOP Corp. Reports Positive First Quarter 2008 Same-Store Sales Results for Its IHOP and Applebee's Businesses| IHOP Achieves 21st Consecutive Quarter of Same-Store Sales Growth, Applebee's Reports Same-Store Sales Growth for the First Time in Two YearsGLENDALE, CA, Apr 10, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) ("the Company") today reported same-store
sales results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008 for its
wholly owned IHOP and Applebee's business units. For the first
quarter 2008, IHOP's system-wide same-store sales increased 3.7%, and
Applebee's system-wide d... |
| | | 04/07/08 | IHOP Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend| GLENDALE, CA, Apr 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced that its Board of Directors
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable
May 20, 2008 to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2008. Future
dividend declarations will be made at the discretion of the Board of
Directors and will be based on such factors as the Company's
earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects
and other factors.
About I... |
| | | 04/07/08 | Vive L'IHOP! Tour de French Toast Races Into IHOP| Four French Toast Favorites Available for a Limited Time OnlyGLENDALE, CA, Apr 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and
dinner, has sprinted into spring with its new Tour de French Toast
promotion. The promotion serves up the creme de la creme of IHOP's
best-loved French toast dishes for a limited time, including IHOP's
popular Stuffed French Toast treats, Strawberry French Toast and
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast.
... |
| | | 04/01/08 | IHOP Corp. to Hold First Quarter 2008 Conference Call on April 28th| GLENDALE, CA, Apr 01, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced that it will release first
quarter 2008 financial results Monday, April 28, 2008 before the
market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call to
discuss first quarter 2008 financial results on Monday, April 28,
2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time). To
participate on the call, please dial (888) 680-0878 and reference
pass code 21919378. Participants ... |
| | | 03/25/08 | John Jakubek Appointed Senior Vice President of Human Resources for IHOP Corp.| GLENDALE, CA, Mar 25, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) ("the Company") today announced the
appointment of John Jakubek to the position of senior vice president,
human resources, effective March 31, 2008. In this position, Jakubek
will provide leadership for the Company's human resource function at
IHOP Corp. as well as within the Applebee's and IHOP business units
and will hold primary responsibility for leading the cultural
integration of the two busin... |
| | | 03/24/08 | IHOP Serves Up 50 Years of Memories| Pancake Mecca Kicks Off Yearlong 50th Birthday Celebration With National ContestGLENDALE, CA, Mar 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- From job interviews and first dates to marriage proposals and
wedding receptions, IHOP has served up more than pancakes over the
last 50 years. As part of a yearlong 50th birthday celebration, the
restaurant chain will gather stories of the heartwarming, unexpected
and even wacky events that have happened at IHOP as part of a
national contest. ... |
| | | 03/19/08 | IHOP Corp. Announces the Sale of 41 Company-Operated Applebee's Restaurants in Southern California and Nevada| GLENDALE, CA, Mar 19, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) ("the Company") today announced that it has
reached agreement with Apple American Group LLC for the sale of 41
company-operated Applebee's restaurants located in Southern
California and Nevada. The agreement is reflected in two definitive
asset purchase agreements, one for the Southern California market and
one for the Nevada market. The agreements also provide for future
franchise restaurant devel... |
| | | 03/03/08 | Green Eggs & Ham, Who-Cakes and Beezlenut Splash -- to Name Just a Few -- IHOP Partners With "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!"| IHOP Joins With Twentieth Century Fox and "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!" to Serve Up "Seuss" Inspired Dishes for a Limited TimeGLENDALE, CA, Mar 03, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With new items that include Beezlenut Splash, Who-Cakes and Green
Eggs & Ham, IHOP has created a menu that will be loved by any Dr.
Seuss fan! IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for
breakfast, lunch and dinner, has partnered with the new feature film
from Twentieth Century Fox Animation, ... |
| | | 02/28/08 | IHOP Corp. to Present at Investor Conferences in March 2008| GLENDALE, CA, Feb 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced that management will present
a Company overview to investors at the Raymond James 29th Annual
Institutional Investors Conference on Monday, March 3, 2008 from 9:15
a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time in Orlando, Florida. Additionally,
management will present at the Bear Stearns 14th Annual Retail,
Restaurants & Consumer Conference on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from
9:45 a.m. to 10:25 a.m... |
| | | 02/27/08 | IHOP Corp. Provides Financial Performance Guidance for Fiscal 2008| Key Performance Benchmarks to Show Continued Strength of IHOP Brand and Applebee's Business Model Transformation and Brand TurnaroundGLENDALE, CA, Feb 27, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today provided financial guidance and
highlighted key operational and financial benchmarks that will drive
the performance of its IHOP and Applebee's businesses in fiscal 2008.
The Company expects to generate consolidated cash from operations of
approximately $100 million... |
| | | 02/27/08 | IHOP Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Results| GLENDALE, CA, Feb 27, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced financial results for the
fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, which
reflected the Company's $2.0 billion acquisition of Applebee's
International, Inc. ("Applebee's") on November 29, 2007.
Julia A. Stewart, IHOP's chairman and chief executive officer, said,
"2007 was a year of significant accomplishments for our Company.
During the fourth quarter 2007, we completed... |
| | | 02/22/08 | IHOP and Its Guests Raise More Than $875,000 for Charity During Largest Single-Day Event in Company's 50-Year History| More Than 1.5 Million Pancakes Given Away on National Pancake Day in Support of Children's Miracle Network and Other CharitiesGLENDALE, CA, Feb 22, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- On National Pancake Day 2008, IHOP, one of America's favorite
restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, celebrated the largest
single-day event in the company's 50-year history. Far exceeding its
goal to raise $750,000 on Tuesday, February 12, IHOP and its guests
raised more than $875,000 in suppo... |
| | | 02/11/08 | Free Buttermilk Pancakes on February 12th at IHOP Restaurants Nationwide to Benefit Charity| Children's Miracle Network Joins Forces With IHOP as Third National Pancake Day Celebration Stacks Up for a Good Cause
WHAT: IHOP's Third National Pancake Day Celebration Benefiting Children's
Miracle Network and other local charities.
On Tuesday, Feb. 12, IHOP restaurants nationwide will celebrate
National Pancake Day from 7 am to 10 pm and offer each guest a free
short stack of buttermilk pancakes. In return IHOP will ask guests
to donate what ... |
| | | 02/11/08 | Shortcake Makes Its Breakfast Debut at IHOP| New Shortcake Pancakes Bring a Dessert Classic to the Table Any Time of DayGLENDALE, CA, Feb 11, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Make shortcake your next stack with new Shortcake Pancakes from
IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. IHOP's Shortcake Pancakes are new biscuit-flavored pancakes
layered with fruit compote and topped with creamy whipped topping and
will be featured at IHOP restaurants around the country from now
through April 6... |
| | | 02/07/08 | Vintage Style Gets Sweeter at IHOPSTUFF.COM| IHOP Kicks Off 50th Birthday Celebration by Cooking Up New Website Featuring Branded ApparelGLENDALE, CA, Feb 07, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- "Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity" is more than just a popular pancake
dish at one of the country's favorite restaurants, it is now part of
the American lexicon. The iconic phrase and other signature graphics
are immortalized through contemporary apparel at a new website
launching today from IHOP, www.ihopstuff.com. The new website is an... |
| | | 01/31/08 | IHOP Corp. to Hold Fourth Quarter 2007 and 2008 Guidance Conference Call on February 27th| GLENDALE, CA, Jan 31, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced that it will release fourth
quarter 2007 financial results and issue 2008 financial performance
guidance on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 before the market opens.
The Company will host an investor conference call to discuss fourth
quarter 2007 financial results and 2008 financial performance
guidance on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
(8:00 a.m. Pacific Time). ... |
| | | 01/28/08 | Miss America 2008 Joins IHOP to Help Turn Pancakes Into Miracles on National Pancake Day| Free Pancakes to Benefit Children's Miracle Network and Local Charities on February 12, 2008GLENDALE, CA, Jan 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Immediately following her crowning as Miss America 2008, Kirsten
Haglund has been named the official spokesperson of IHOP's third
annual National Pancake Day. In celebration of National Pancake Day
on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., IHOP, one of
America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, will
g... |
| | | 01/11/08 | / CORRECTION - IHOP Corp.| GLENDALE, CA, Jan 11, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- In the news release, "IHOP Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal
2007 Same-Store Sales Results for IHOP and Applebee's," issued
Thursday, January 10, 2008, by IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP), we are advised
by the company that the first sentence of the seventh paragraph
should read "the five-week period ended December 30, 2007" rather
than "the four-week period ended December 31, 2007" and that the
third sentence of the seventh p... |
| | | 01/11/08 | Applebee's Celebrates Grand Opening of Its New Headquarters in Lenexa| New center designed to maximize productivity, enhance associate satisfaction
and provide stewardship for the environment
LENEXA, Kan. (Jan. 11, 2008)—Applebee's International, Inc., a subsidiary of IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP), today celebrated the grand opening of its new Restaurant Support Center in Lenexa. The two-story, 178,000 square-foot center features open, collaborative workspaces, a world-class culinary center and an environmentally sustainable design.
The building was designed by... |
| | | 01/10/08 | IHOP Corp. to Present at Cowen's Consumer Conference on January 16th| GLENDALE, CA, Jan 10, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced that management will present
a Company overview to investors at the Cowen and Company 6th Annual
Consumer Conference on January 16, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
in New York, New York. A live webcast of the Cowen presentation as
well as management's break out session at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
will be available on IHOP's Web site at www.ihop.com, and may be
accessed by visiting Ca... |
| | | 01/10/08 | IHOP Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Same-Store Sales Results for IHOP and Applebee's| IHOP Achieves 20th Consecutive Quarter of Same-Store Sales GrowthGLENDALE, CA, Jan 10, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) ("the Company") today reported system-wide
same-store sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended
December 31, 2007 for its wholly owned IHOP and Applebee's business
units.
Julia A. Stewart, IHOP Corp.'s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
said, "We are pleased to report IHOP's 20th consecutive quarter of
same-store sal... |
| | | 01/09/08 | IHOP Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend| GLENDALE, CA, Jan 09, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- IHOP Corp. (NYSE: IHP) today announced that its Board of Directors
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable
February 22, 2008 to shareholders of record as of February 1, 2008.
Future dividend declarations will be made at the discretion of the
Board of Directors and will be based on such factors as the Company's
earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects
and other factors... |
| | | 01/02/08 | Finally a New Year's Resolution You Can Keep!| Resolve to Indulge With IHOP's Popular "All You Can Eat" Pancakes and International House Roast CoffeeGLENDALE, CA, Jan 02, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Nearly 45 percent of Americans create one or more New Year's
resolutions, and few are able to keep them. This year, IHOP (NYSE:
IHP) is offering one that will stick! Instead of denying life's
little pleasures, diners should resolve to indulge from time to time.
IHOP makes it easy by inviting guests to enjoy All You Can Ea... |
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