2010 News Releases |
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| Date | Title | | | 09/03/10 | Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010| COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept 03, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 16 area Thomas & King Applebee's locations and receive one free entree.
"Every day, first responders work to keep our community safe and providing these men and women with a free me... |
|  | | 08/30/10 | After 25 Years, Famous IHOP Dish Still Embarrassing to Say, but More Delicious to Eat| IHOP Celebrates 25 "Rooty" Years With Its "Super" Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity(R) Promotion
GLENDALE, CA, Aug 30, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Twenty-five years ago, IHOP's Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity debuted
in a star-studded premiere, complete with Groucho Marx-style funny
glasses. Along with other unforgettable pop culture classics from the
year -- such as Back to the Future, Golden Girls, Sesame Street's
Elmo and the hit song We Are the World -- this child of the '80s has
only impr... |
| | | 08/26/10 | Applebee's(R) New Stuffed Pasta Items Are Stuffed With Flavor -- and
Value| New Florentine Ravioli With Chicken and Provolone-Stuffed Meatballs With Fettuccini Added to Popular 2 for $20 Everyday Menu
LENEXA, KS, Aug 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --The best deal in the neighborhood keeps getting better as
Applebee's adds two new choices to its 2 for $20 menu. Applebee's
guests can now enjoy the rich flavors of Florentine Ravioli with
Chicken and Provolone-Stuffed Meatballs with Fettuccini on its 2 for
$20 every day value menu.
Before it was in vogue, App... |
| | | 08/19/10 | UPDATE: IHOP and Pepsi Make Cents for Children's Miracle Network| GLENDALE, CA, Aug 19, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, has teamed up with Pepsi to give back to its communities as part of the Pepsi Refresh Project. Now through October 2 at participating IHOP Restaurants, purchase an ice-cold Pepsi beverage and Pepsi will make a donation (maximum $20,000 cumulative) to IHOP's national charity partner Children's Miracle Network.
"IHOP takes great pride in giving back to the commun... |
| | | 08/19/10 | IHOP and Pepsi Make Cents for Children's Miracle Network| GLENDALE, CA, Aug 19, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, has teamed up with Pepsi to give back to its communities as part of the Pepsi Refresh Project. Now through October 2 at participating IHOP Restaurants, purchase an ice-cold Pepsi beverage and Pepsi will donate $20,000 to IHOP's national charity partner Children's Miracle Network.
"IHOP takes great pride in giving back to the communities that support our busines... |
| | | 08/02/10 | IHOP Takes a Bite Out of Back to School Spending With Return of Kids Eat Free Promotion| With Families Spending More Than $600 on Back to School Shopping, IHOP Helps Subsidize School Supplies With August Kids Eat Free Limited Time Offer
GLENDALE, CA, Aug 02, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
With the back to school season quickly approaching, IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers families financial flexibility while shopping for back to school supplies this August. Every day in August, IHOP invites families to take part in its Kids Eat ... |
| | | 07/29/10 | DineEquity, Inc. Announces Solid Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results| Applebee's Posts Third Consecutive Quarter of Domestic System-Wide Same-Restaurant Sales Improvement, IHOP Franchisees Open 21 Restaurants, Company Retires an Additional $26 Million of Securitized Debt
GLENDALE, CA, Jul 29, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced financial results for the second quarter 2010. DineEquity's financial performance for the second quarter and si... |
| | | 07/23/10 | DineEquity, Inc. Announces the Sale of 63 Company-Operated Applebee's Restaurants| GLENDALE, CA, Jul 23, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), parent company of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that
it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Apple American
Group LLC for the sale of 63 company-operated Applebee's restaurants
located in Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin. The purchase agreement
does not contain a financing contingency, but closing is subject to
regulatory processes related to liquor li... |
| | | 07/02/10 | Applebee's Executive Chef Recognized by Kraft for Culinary Innovation| Chef Shannon Johnson Leads Menu Development at the World's Largest Casual Dining Chain
LENEXA, KS, Jul 02, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Applebee's Executive Chef Shannon Johnson, CEC, was recently named
one of the three "2010 Chefs of Grey Poupon" by Kraft Foodservice.
Johnson is director of culinary innovation and development at
Applebee's, the world's largest casual dining chain.
Johnson's honor came after Kraft Foodservice conducted a nationwide
search for chefs who embody the ... |
| | | 07/01/10 | DineEquity, Inc. to Hold Second Quarter 2010 Investor Conference Call
on July 29th| GLENDALE, CA, Jul 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that
it will release second quarter 2010 financial results on Thursday,
July 29, 2010 before the market opens. The Company will host an
investor conference call to discuss its second quarter 2010 financial
results on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00
a.m. Pacific Time). To participate on... |
| | | 06/24/10 | Applebee's(R) New Sizzling Skillet Entrees Are a Feast for the Senses| Starting at $8.99, Three New Entrees Deliver Sizzling Sounds, Steaming Sights, Mouth-Watering Smells and Flavorful Tastes
LENEXA, KS, Jun 24, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Fresh flavor never sounded so good. Applebee's(R) is serving up an
unexpected flavorful lineup of crackling, hot and steamy Sizzling
Skillet entrees.
Hot bubbling cheeses, caramelizing sauce, fresh steamed vegetables
and choice of shrimp, steak and chicken on sizzling skillets give
neighborhood guests what they're ... |
| | | 06/21/10 | "Despicable" Minions Invade IHOP This Summer| Minions Steal a Spot on the IHOP Menu With the Release of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's "Despicable Me"
GLENDALE, CA, Jun 21, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, has been overrun by mischievous minions who have stolen a spot on the IHOP menu. In partnership with Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's inaugural 3-D CGI feature, "Despicable Me," IHOP has unveiled its new Minion Madness limi... |
| | | 06/01/10 | Make Your "Father's Day" the Best One Ever With IHOP's "I HEART Dad"
Contest| Enter IHOP's Dad Appreciation Contest and Reward Dad for All He Does
GLENDALE, CA, Jun 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --It's time to help dads across the nation cash in on those past
Father's Days spent slaving over a hot grill in the summer heat by
treating them to a delicious meal at IHOP. IHOP, one of America's
favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is giving
guests the opportunity to turn their fatherly love into delicious
menu items for the whole family to enjoy. B... |
| | | 05/24/10 | DineEquity, Inc. to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences| GLENDALE, CA, May 24, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that
management will present a Company overview to investors at the
Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference on Wednesday, May 26, 2010
from 2:30 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. Eastern Time in New York, New York.
Additionally, management will present at the Goldman Sachs Lodging,
Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference... |
| | | 05/04/10 | DineEquity, Inc. Announces Solid First Quarter 2010 Financial Results| Strong Business Fundamentals Supported by Stabilizing Same-Restaurant Sales, Solid Company Margin Performance and Retirement of $55 Million of Securitized Debt
GLENDALE, CA, May 04, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced
financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.
DineEquity's financial performance for the first quarter 2010
included the following hi... |
| | | 04/26/10 | Applebee's Launches Neighborhood-Inspired Burgers| Applebee's Realburgers From Across America Bring the Best Neighborhood Flavors to Your Hometown
LENEXA, KS, Apr 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Burgers are America's favorite food, and the new Realburgers from
Across America at Applebee's(R) have flavors that are as unique as
the neighborhoods that inspired them.
Applebee's Realburgers(TM) from Across America start with fresh, 100
percent ground chuck, then are individually handcrafted and
made-to-order. What makes these burgers so... |
| | | 04/26/10 | IHOP Cooks Up a Second Helping of Mom Appreciation| Sweet Memories Equal Sweet Rewards During the IHOP "I HEART Mom" Contest
GLENDALE, CA, Apr 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --After receiving more than 1,500 heartwarming stories last year, IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is happy to announce the return of its "I HEART Mom" online essay contest. With more than 4 million new moms popping up across the nation each year(1), IHOP wants to give you the chance to let everyone know just how special she rea... |
| | | 04/26/10 | IHOP Layers on the Cheesecake With New Pancake Stackers| Load Up on Two of America's Favorite Flavors for a Limited Time Only
GLENDALE, CA, Apr 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --There is nothing short about this stack! Don't miss out on the new scrumptious five-layer Pancake Stackers from IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. IHOP's newest creation features sweet and silky crustless cheesecake layered between two world-famous IHOP buttermilk pancakes, crowned with a choice of cool strawberries, blueberry or ci... |
| | | 04/19/10 | Bring Your Daughters and Sons to Work, Followed by a Family Dinner at IHOP| Finish the Day Right During the 'Kids Eat Free' Dinner Promotion at IHOP
GLENDALE, CA, Apr 19, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --Coinciding with national Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work(R) Day on April 22, 2010, IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, invites parents to end the day at the perfect venue so that their kids can share stories about the day's events. IHOP's 'Kids Eat Free' promotion runs every day in April at participating restaurants, and brin... |
| | | 04/08/10 | DineEquity, Inc. to Hold First Quarter 2010 Investor Conference Call
on May 4th| GLENDALE, CA, Apr 08, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that
it will release first quarter 2010 financial results on Tuesday, May
4, 2010 before the market opens. The Company will host an investor
conference call to discuss its first quarter 2010 financial results
on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific
Time). To participate on the cal... |
| | | 03/31/10 | Cash in This Tax Season With a Free Kids Meal at IHOP| 'Kids Eat Free' for Dinner at IHOP for the Entire Month of April
GLENDALE, CA, Mar 31, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --This tax season, IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is looking to help maximize guests' deductions. Every parent knows that they are able to look forward to extra cash in their tax returns thanks to the little ones in their life. Now, April just got even more exciting for families with the national 'Kids Eat Free' dinner promotion at IH... |
| | | 03/29/10 | IHOP Appoints Bill Alexander Vice President, Franchise and Business
Development| Industry Veteran to Lead Continued Franchise Expansion, Including International and Non-Traditional Venues
GLENDALE, CA, Mar 29, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch,
and dinner, today named Bill Alexander Vice President, Franchise and
Business Development. In his new position, Alexander is responsible
for the strategic expansion of the IHOP brand through franchising of
traditional locations domestically and in selected internati... |
| | | 03/12/10 | March Hoops Is One More Reason There's No Place Like the Neighborhood| Ultimate Trio Appetizers, Neighborhood Game Watching and a Chance at $1 MillionLENEXA, KS, Mar 12, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Neighborhoods may disagree about which basketball team will take home the championship title, but everyone can agree that at Applebee's, great things come in threes: Ultimate Trios appetizers, live hoops action -- and a chance to win $1 million.
Once brackets are announced on Sunday, March 14, hoops fans can enter to win $1 million in the March Hoops Basketball Cha... |
| | | 03/10/10 | On the Menu in Washington -- Jobs, Immigration, Employee Choice and Health Care| <b>DineEquity, Inc., World's Largest Full Service Restaurant Company, Brings More Than 200 Franchisees and Employees to Washington to Share Legislative Concerns and Solutions With Their Representatives</b>GLENDALE, CA, Mar 10, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- On most days franchise owners of IHOP Restaurants and Applebee's Bar & Grill can be found in restaurants across the nation taking care of guests. On Wednesday they will gather, along with employees of DineEquity, Inc., the br... |
| | | 03/03/10 | DineEquity, Inc. Provides Financial Performance Guidance for Fiscal 2010|
Significant Free Cash Flow to Enable Continued Debt Reduction
GLENDALE, CA, Mar 03, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today provided financial guidance for the current fiscal year and highlighted key operational and financial benchmarks that it believes will drive the performance of its businesses in 2010.
The Company's fiscal 2010 financial performance guidance excludes any i... |
| | | 03/03/10 | DineEquity, Inc. Announces Solid Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial
Results| Improved Company Restaurant Operating Margin and Disciplined G&A Management Drive Cash From Operations Performance of $158 Million; Fiscal 2009 Securitized Debt Retirement at $217 MillionGLENDALE, CA, Mar 03, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced
financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009.
DineEquity's financial performance for the fourth quarte... |
| | | 03/02/10 | IHOP's National Pancake Day Raises $2.1 Million for Children'S Charities| IHOP Surpasses Fundraising Goal With Annual Free Pancake Giveaway Inspiring Generous Donations for Children's Miracle Network and Other Local Charities
GLENDALE, CA, Mar 02, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The results are in! IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, announced today that it significantly exceeded its 2010 National Pancake Day fundraising goal, generating $2.1 million in donations for Children's Miracle Network and other local charities. The ... |
| | | 03/01/10 | DineEquity, Inc. to Present at Raymond James Investor Conference| GLENDALE, CA, Mar 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that
management will present a Company overview to investors at the
Raymond James 31st Annual Institutional Investors Conference on
Monday, March 8, 2010 from 8:05 a.m. to 8:35 a.m. Eastern Time in
Orlando, Florida.
A live webcast of the conference presentation will be available on
DineEquity's Web site at w... |
| | | 02/22/10 | MEDIA ALERT: Free Buttermilk Pancakes on February 23 at IHOP| National Pancake Day Celebration to Benefit Children's Miracle Network and Other Local Charities Media Invited to Cover -- Satellite Feed AvailableWHAT: In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP restaurants
nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of buttermilk
pancakes in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children's
Miracle Network and other local charities.
This year, IHOP is hoping to stack up more donations than ever
... |
| | | 02/02/10 | Celebrity Wake Up Calls and National Online Contest Round Out Awareness Efforts for IHOP's National Pancake Day| Children's Miracle Network and IHOP Leave No Spatula Unturned Hoping to Raise $1.75 Million for Children's Hospital Programs Nationwide
GLENDALE, CA, Feb 02, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- With pancake parties taking place throughout the country, Children's Miracle Network balloon sales going through the roof at IHOP restaurants nationwide, public service announcements starring NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young airing across the country, and a strong buzz in support of National Pancake Day, one wo... |
| | | 02/01/10 | Newly Crowned Miss America 2010 to Serve as Spokesperson for IHOP's National Pancake Day Celebration| Caressa Cameron Commits to Help Raise $1.75 Million for Children's Miracle Network as IHOP Goes Up, Up and Away for National Pancake Day
GLENDALE, CA, Feb 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Immediately following her crowning as Miss America 2010 on Saturday, Caressa Cameron announced that she will serve as spokesperson for IHOP's fifth National Pancake Day celebration benefitting Children's Miracle Network. Hoping to raise more than $1.75 million for children's hospital programs, IHOP will g... |
| | | 02/01/10 | DineEquity, Inc. to Hold Fourth Quarter 2009 Investor Conference Call
on March 3rd| GLENDALE, CA, Feb 01, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that
it will release fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 financial results and
issue 2010 financial performance guidance on Wednesday, March 3, 2010
before the market opens. The Company will host an investor
conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2009
financial results and 2010 performance guida... |
| | | 01/19/10 | Applebee's Names Dawn Bullen Vice President of Marketing| Experienced Marketing Executive to Oversee Advertising, Media Planning
LENEXA, KS, Jan 19, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Applebee's Services, Inc. announced today that Dawn Bullen has been named vice president, marketing. Bullen brings 18 years of experience to Applebee's, where she will be responsible for all national marketing, advertising, media planning and buying as well as neighborhood activation. Bullen will report to Rebeca Johnson, senior vice president, marketing and culinary.
Bef... |
| | | 01/04/10 | New Year's Resolutions Never Tasted So Good| Applebee's Launches "Unbelievably Great Tasting & Under 550 Calories" Menu
LENEXA, KS, Jan 04, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Great taste or lower calories? At Applebee's, guests can have their "steak" and eat it too. The world's largest casual dining chain announces the launch of its groundbreaking menu featuring five unbelievably tasty entrees, all under 550 calories.
The "Unbelievably Great Tasting & Under 550 Calories" menu marks a first for casual dining chains, offering guest... |
| | | 01/04/10 | All You Can Eat Pancakes Return to IHOP| Ring in the New Year With Popular Pancake Promotion Starting at $4.99
GLENDALE, CA, Jan 04, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- As the nation rings in 2010 and all the potential and promise that a new year brings, IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is giving guests another reason to celebrate. Any time of day now through February 21, IHOP invites guests to enjoy their fill of its world-famous buttermilk pancakes.
"Our guests know they can count on IHOP to... |
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