The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative aspects. Applebee's showed significant growth in sales and traffic, bolstered by successful marketing strategies and new menu innovations. Social media engagement and off-premise sales also saw substantial improvements. However, IHOP faced challenges with declining comp sales and increased commodity costs. Financially, the company experienced a decrease in adjusted EBITDA and EPS, alongside rising G&A expenses.

Company Guidance

During the Dine Brands Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, John Peyton, CEO, highlighted several key financial metrics and strategic initiatives. Applebee's reported a 4.9% increase in comparable sales, marking the first positive traffic since Q1 2023, while IHOP experienced a 2.3% decline in comparable sales. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $56 million, down from $67 million the previous year, with adjusted free cash flow at $49 million compared to $53 million in 2024. The company is focusing on menu innovation, marketing enhancements, and guest experience improvements, alongside a strategic push in off-premise sales, which saw a 7.6% increase in Q2. Dine Brands also completed a refinancing initiative, issuing $600 million in senior secured notes with a 6.72% interest rate. The company's guidance for the full year was updated, with Applebee's expected to achieve domestic system-wide comparable sales growth between 1% and 3%, and IHOP's revised to a range of -1% to 1%.

Applebee's Sales and Traffic Growth

Applebee's reported a 4.9% increase in comp sales, achieving positive comp sales for the first time in 2 years and outperforming Black Box in both sales and traffic.

Social Media Engagement Increase

Significant expansion in social media capabilities led to a 500% increase in TikTok video views, a 760% increase in user reach, and a nearly 1,000% increase in likes.

Off-Premise Sales Growth

Off-premise sales saw a positive 7.6% lift in Q2, contributing to overall sales improvement.

Dual Brand Restaurants Success

The second domestic dual-brand restaurant opened in Uvalde, Texas, performing at 2x to 3x higher sales than the pre-dual brand restaurant.

International Expansion

Opened the first dual-brand non-traditional travel center in Mexico and the first non-traditional IHOP at an airport in Mexico City.

Record Revenue Growth

Consolidated total revenues increased 11.9% to $230.8 million in Q2 versus $206.3 million in the prior year.

Dine Brands Global (DIN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DIN Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 29, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.09 / -	1.44	―	―	―
Aug 06, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.45 / 1.17	1.71	-31.58% (-0.54)	―
May 07, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.23 / 1.03	1.33	-22.56% (-0.30)	―
Mar 05, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.34 / 0.87	1.4	-37.86% (-0.53)	―
Nov 06, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.34 / 1.44	1.46	-1.37% (-0.02)	―
Aug 07, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.64 / 1.71	1.82	-6.04% (-0.11)	―
May 08, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.57 / 1.33	1.97	-32.49% (-0.64)	―
Feb 28, 2024	2023 (Q4)	1.16 / 1.40	1.34	4.48% (+0.06)	―
Nov 01, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.31 / 1.46	1.66	-12.05% (-0.20)	―
Aug 03, 2023	2023 (Q2)	1.54 / 1.82	1.65	10.30% (+0.17)	―

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DIN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 06, 2025	$21.81	$20.41	-6.42%
May 07, 2025	$19.59	$19.99	+2.04%
Mar 05, 2025	$22.55	$23.32	+3.41%
Nov 06, 2024	$29.43	$34.00	+15.53%

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Dine Brands Global Inc (DIN) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 29, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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Dine Brands Global Inc (DIN) earnings time is at Oct 29, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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DIN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 1.09.

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