http://www.advfn.com/nyse/rss.asp?symbol=DIN Dineequity Company Newsfeed en Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:29:53 EDT Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:29:53 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=56926474&headline=somethings-fishy-at-restaurants-this-lent http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=56926474&headline=somethings-fishy-at-restaurants-this-lent <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Annie Gasparro </pre> <p> Fast-food chains are working harder this year to capitalize on the Catholic tradition of eating fish during Lent, as seasonal promotions become more crucial in the competitive landscape. </p> <p> More restaurants are advertising fish sandwiches... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:29:53 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=52931776&headline=restaurants-retailers-disappointed-with-health-care-mandate http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=52931776&headline=restaurants-retailers-disappointed-with-health-care-mandate <div class='newsbody'><p> --National Restaurant Association says mandate threatens chains' already-slim profit margins </p> <p> --National Retail Federation argues the law is unreasonably complicated to administer </p> <p> --Some corporations, like Starbucks, are supportive of mandate and already compliant... Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:27:51 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=52860632&headline=darden-earnings-climb-10 http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=52860632&headline=darden-earnings-climb-10 <div class='newsbody'><p> Darden Restaurants Inc.'s (DRI) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings rose 10% as the casual-dining company saw a slight increase in sales driven by gains at its smaller specialty dining segment and a higher store count, but it projected continued weak growth for its major brands... Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:30:06 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=52208904&headline=pepsico-signs-10-year-soft-drink-contract-for-applebees-ihop http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=52208904&headline=pepsico-signs-10-year-soft-drink-contract-for-applebees-ihop <div class='newsbody'><p> DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </p> <p> DineEquity Inc. (DIN) has inked a 10-year contract with PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) to be the exclusive provider of most soft drinks for the company's Applebee's and IHOP restaurants, amid growing heat in the soda wars. </p> <p> The deal ends a decades-long... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:42:33 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=51466384&headline=technology-revamp-on-order-at-olive-garden-red-lobster-chains http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=51466384&headline=technology-revamp-on-order-at-olive-garden-red-lobster-chains <div class='newsbody'><p> --Darden plans new technology platform for Olive Garden, Red Lobster, LongHorn </p> <p> --Will offer e-gift cards, text-ahead seating, potentially a loyalty program </p> <p> --Implementation will be multiyear process beginning in fiscal 2013 </p> <pre> By Annie Gasparro Of DOW... Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:29:22 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=48630475&headline=us-restaurants-turn-to-big-franchise-partners-in-tough-economy http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=48630475&headline=us-restaurants-turn-to-big-franchise-partners-in-tough-economy <div class='newsbody'><p> --Restaurant chains gain efficiency, lower risk, by working with professional franchisees </p> <p> --Smaller franchisees often struggle to secure loans and keep up with ongoing capital investments </p> <p> --Bankers and restaurants choosing franchisees more carefully </p> <pre>... Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:18:46 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=48204103&headline=applebees-says-new-menu-drives-sales-increases http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=48204103&headline=applebees-says-new-menu-drives-sales-increases <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Annie Gasparro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- When IHOP acquired Applebee's in 2007 to form DineEquity Inc. (DIN), the primary area that needed improvement at Applebee's was the menu, said Applebee's President Mike Archer. </p> <p> While the all-American... Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:15:16 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=47547817&headline=commodities-costs-have-restaurants-cutting-closer-to-the-bone http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=47547817&headline=commodities-costs-have-restaurants-cutting-closer-to-the-bone <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Annie Gasparro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- After trimming the obvious fat, restaurant chains are now having to cut closer to the bone as they look for ways to combat rising food costs and preserve healthy margins while avoiding significant price... Thu, 05 May 2011 10:10:33 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=47283506&headline=families-may-be-dining-out-more-but-theyre-ordering-less http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=47283506&headline=families-may-be-dining-out-more-but-theyre-ordering-less <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Annie Gasparro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Cocktails might be trendy, but water is increasingly the beverage of choice for consumers dining out. </p> <p> A recent survey by restaurant research firm NPD group showed that tap water was the fastest... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:28:38 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=47131308&headline=restaurants-see-brighter-side-of-low-calorie-meals http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=47131308&headline=restaurants-see-brighter-side-of-low-calorie-meals <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Annie Gasparro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- From expanding salad options to turkey burgers, restaurant chains are looking to healthier offerings to drive traffic and buffet margins from rising costs, most notably beef. </p> <p> However, while... Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:37:21 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=44997839&headline=dineequitys-applebees-seeks-helpings-of-rivals-share http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=44997839&headline=dineequitys-applebees-seeks-helpings-of-rivals-share <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Paul Ziobro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- DineEquity Inc.'s (DIN) Applebee's chain is tailoring marketing plans to try to steal business from competitors during each part of the day, from lunch and dinner to late-night and takeout, Chairman and... Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:19:23 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=44959417&headline=correct-brinker-1q-net-up-36-on-margins-sales-slump http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=44959417&headline=correct-brinker-1q-net-up-36-on-margins-sales-slump <div class='newsbody'><p> ("Brinker 1Q Profit Rises 36% As Operating Margin Soars," published at 7:21 a.m. EDT, an update at 8:29 a.m. and a correction published at 9:06 a.m., misstated the latest quarter's revenue figure. A corrected version of the update follows.) </p> <pre> By Paul Ziobro Of DOW JONES... Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:27:09 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=44707158&headline=ruby-tuesday-healthcare-law-a-factor-in-fast-casual-foray http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=44707158&headline=ruby-tuesday-healthcare-law-a-factor-in-fast-casual-foray <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Paul Ziobro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Ruby Tuesday Inc.'s (RT) plan to operate other brands, including a competitor to Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) in the rapidly growing fast-casual space, comes as the restaurant company faces waning... Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:26:33 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=42172593&headline=casual-dining-recovery-on-the-right-road-but-with-bumps http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=42172593&headline=casual-dining-recovery-on-the-right-road-but-with-bumps <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Paul Ziobro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Casual-dining trends continue to improve as customers gradually return to the restaurants, but the industry's recovery from more than three years of declining sales will likely run into some hiccups. </p> <p>... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:02:12 EDT http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=40866378&headline=casual-dining-rally-built-on-fragile-hopeful-ground http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=40866378&headline=casual-dining-rally-built-on-fragile-hopeful-ground <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Paul Ziobro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A rally in shares of casual-dining-restaurant operators could provide a bout of indigestion should signs of improving sales wane. </p> <p> Some analysts say the latest run-up is built on fragile ground... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:29:19 EST http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=39976962&headline=brinkers-new-look-will-come-at-a-cost-shares-fall http://www.advfn.com/nyse/StockNews.asp?stocknews=DIN&article=39976962&headline=brinkers-new-look-will-come-at-a-cost-shares-fall <div class='newsbody'><pre> By Paul Ziobro Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES </pre> <p> NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Brinker International Inc. (EAT) shares dropped sharply as the restaurant operator continues to see consumer weakness and plans to invest in a new menu, equipment and training at its Chili's Grill &amp;... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:51:00 EDT