Applebee's Bankruptcy, Combo Concepts Signal Comeback
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Applebees parent company, Dine Brands Global, reports slight sales drops in Q4 2025, with Applebees down 0.4% and IHOP off 0.3%. A major franchise operator, Neighborhood Restaurant Partners, files for bankruptcy, listing liabilities between $10M and $50M. Consumers seek affordable meals, leading to 110 combined closures last year and more planned in 2026. Applebees focuses on dual-branded restaurants, which generate 1.5-2.5 times more revenue than single-brand ones, aiming to bounce back amid industry challenges.
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