revenue $240.9M, net income $4.3M. Dine Brands' profit plunges 69% as it doubles company-owned restaurants and slashes dividend

Filed August 5, 2026 · Period ending June 28, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Aug 6, 2025 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Company-owned restaurant count nearly doubled to 136 from 70, driven by acquisitions of 48 Applebee's in June and 12 in February, shifting the business model toward ownership.

  MD&A: Company-owned expansion verify on EDGAR →
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  Quarterly dividend was cut per share, while the board authorized a new buyback program and spent on repurchases in the first half.

  Notes: Dividend & buyback view on EDGAR →
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  Adjusted free cash flow collapsed, a decline, due to higher capex for company-owned remodels and lower operating cash flow.

  MD&A: Adjusted free cash flow verify on EDGAR →