8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2018

 

 

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-15283   95-3038279

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission File

No.)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

450 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale,

California

  91203-2306
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(818) 240-6055

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 2, 2018, Dine Brands Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), issued a press release announcing its first quarter 2018 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including the related information set forth in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein, is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or into any filing or other document pursuant to the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in any such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

99.1    Press Release Regarding First Quarter 2018 Financial Results issued by the Corporation on May 2, 2018.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    DINE BRANDS GLOBAL, INC.
Date: May 2, 2018     By:  

/s/ Greggory H. Kalvin

      Greggory H. Kalvin
     

Interim Chief Financial Officer and Senior

Vice President, Corporate Controller

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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News Release

Investor Contact

Ken Diptee

Executive Director, Investor Relations

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

818-637-3632

Media Contact

Thien Ho

Executive Director, Communications

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

818-549-4238

Dine Brands Global, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

GLENDALE, Calif., May 2, 2018 – Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

“We are leveraging the benefit of our asset-lite business model to invest in the growth of our brands and build on recent momentum. Both Applebee’s and IHOP achieved positive same-restaurant sales for the first quarter and outperformed their respective categories. This marks the second consecutive quarter of sales improvement for each brand. We are very pleased with the results and encouraged that the first-quarter trends for both brands continued through April,” said Steve Joyce, Chief Executive Officer of Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Mr. Joyce continued, “Looking ahead, we are acting on several strategic initiatives, such as enhancing our data and analytics capabilities, to drive sustainable positive sales performance and create significant value for our shareholders and franchisees. Supported by a performance-based culture and the addition of significant leadership talent, we have established clear goals for our brands, which will drive long-term success.”

First Quarter of Fiscal 2018 Financial Highlights

 

    GAAP net income available to common stockholders increased approximately 8% to $16.5 million, or earnings per diluted share of $0.92 for the first quarter of 2018. This compares to net income available to common stockholders of $15.3 million (as adjusted for the adoption of new accounting revenue guidance titled Accounting Standards Codification 606 “Revenues from Contracts with Customers”), or earnings per diluted share of $0.86, for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The increase in net income was primarily due to a decline in general and administrative expenses and a reduction in our effective corporate tax rate following the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act tax legislation in December 2017. These items were substantially offset by lower segment profit primarily due to an increase of $13.5 million in franchisor contributions to the Applebee’s national advertising fund in the first quarter of 2018.

 

   

Adjusted net income available to common stockholders was $19.8 million, or adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.11, for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. This compares to adjusted net income available to common stockholders of $22.8 million (as adjusted for the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 606), or adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.28, for the


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first quarter of fiscal 2017. The decrease in adjusted net income was mainly due to lower gross profit resulting from an increase of $13.5 million in franchisor contributions to the Applebee’s national advertising fund, partially offset by our lower federal tax rate and positive same-restaurant sales for both brands. (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.)

 

    General and administrative expenses declined to approximately $41.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 compared to $50.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The decrease was primarily due to lower personnel costs due to non-recurring executive separation costs in the first quarter of 2017.

 

    Cash flows from operating activities were approximately $16.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 compared to approximately $19.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The decline was primarily due to slightly lower net income and changes in working capital. Adjusted free cash flow was $15.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. This compares to $19.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.)

Same-Restaurant Sales Performance

First Quarter of Fiscal 2018

 

    Applebee’s domestic system-wide comparable same-restaurant sales increased 3.3% for the first quarter of 2018.

 

    IHOP’s domestic system-wide comparable same-restaurant sales increased 1.0% for the first quarter of 2018.

Financial Performance Guidance for Fiscal 2018

Dine Brands reiterates its financial performance guidance for fiscal 2018 contained in the press release issued on February 20, 2018 and the Form 8-K filed on the same day.

First Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results Conference Call Today

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results on the same day at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. To participate on the call, please dial (888) 771-4371 and reference passcode 46726894. International callers, please dial (847) 585-4405 and reference passcode 46726894. A live webcast of the call will be available on www.dinebrands.com and may be accessed by visiting Events and Presentations under the site’s Investors section. Participants should allow approximately ten minutes prior to the call’s start time to visit the site and download any streaming media software needed to listen to the webcast. A telephonic replay of the call may be accessed from 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time on May 2, 2018 through 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on May 9, 2018 by dialing (888) 843-7419 and referencing passcode 46726894#. International callers, please dial (630) 652-3042 and reference passcode 46726894#. An online archive of the webcast will also be available on Events and Presentations under the Investors section of the Company’s website.

About Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Based in Glendale, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under both the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP brands. With more than 3,700 restaurants combined in 19 countries and over 380 franchisees, Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.

 


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Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal” and other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied in such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions; our level of indebtedness; compliance with the terms of our securitized debt; our ability to refinance our current indebtedness or obtain additional financing; our dependence on information technology; potential cyber incidents; the implementation of restaurant development plans; our dependence on our franchisees; the concentration of our Applebee’s franchised restaurants in a limited number of franchisees; the financial health our franchisees; our franchisees’ and other licensees’ compliance with our quality standards and trademark usage; general risks associated with the restaurant industry; potential harm to our brands’ reputation; possible future impairment charges; the effects of tax reform; trading volatility and fluctuations in the price of our stock; our ability to achieve the financial guidance we provide to investors; successful implementation of our business strategy; the availability of suitable locations for new restaurants; shortages or interruptions in the supply or delivery of products from third parties or availability of utilities; the management and forecasting of appropriate inventory levels; development and implementation of innovative marketing and use of social media; changing health or dietary preference of consumers; risks associated with doing business in international markets; the results of litigation and other legal proceedings; third-party claims with respect to intellectual property assets; our ability to attract and retain management and other key employees; compliance with federal, state and local governmental regulations; risks associated with our self-insurance; natural disasters or other series incidents; our success with development initiatives outside of our core business; the adequacy of our internal controls over financial reporting and future changes in accounting standards; and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not intend to, nor does it assume any obligation to, update or supplement any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to reflect actual results or future events or circumstances.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes references to the Company’s non-GAAP financial measure “adjusted net income available to common stockholders, “adjusted earnings per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)” and “Adjusted free cash flow.” Adjusted EPS is computed for a given period by deducting from net income or loss available to common stockholders for such period the effect of any closure and impairment charges, any gain or loss related to debt extinguishment, any intangible asset amortization, any non-cash interest expense, any gain or loss related to the disposition of assets, and other items deemed not reflective of current operations. This is presented on an aggregate basis and a per share (diluted) basis. “Adjusted free cash flow” for a given period is defined as cash provided by operating activities, plus receipts from notes and equipment contracts receivable, less capital expenditures. Management may use certain of these non-GAAP financial measures along with the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures to evaluate the performance of the business and to make certain business decisions. Management uses adjusted free cash flow in its periodic assessments of, among other things, the amount of cash dividends per share of common stock and repurchases of common stock and we believe it is important for investors to have the same measure used by management for that purpose. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes. Additionally, adjusted EPS is one of the metrics used in determining payouts under the Company’s annual cash incentive plan. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional meaningful information that should be considered when assessing the business and the Company’s performance compared to prior periods and the marketplace. Adjusted EPS and adjusted free cash flow are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 


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Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2018     2017  
Revenues:          (as adjusted)  

Franchise revenues

   $ 155,313     $ 154,725  

Rental revenues

     30,841       30,465  

Financing revenues

     2,009       2,131  

Company restaurant sales

           4,140  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     188,163       191,461  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of revenues:

    

Franchise and restaurant expenses

     81,872       70,167  

Rental expenses

     22,641       22,666  

Financing expenses

     150        

Company restaurant expenses

           4,343  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cost of revenues

     104,663       97,176  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     83,500       94,285  

General and administrative expenses

     41,911       50,305  

Interest expense

     15,199       15,363  

Closure and impairment charges

     2,604       217  

Amortization of intangible assets

     2,502       2,500  

Gain on disposition of assets

     (1,427     (109
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income tax provision

     22,711       26,009  

Income tax provision

     (5,638     (10,414
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 17,073     $ 15,595  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders:

    

Net income

   $ 17,073     $ 15,595  

Less: Net income allocated to unvested participating restricted stock

     (568     (283
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders

   $ 16,505     $ 15,312  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders per share:

    

Basic

   $ 0.93     $ 0.87  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.92     $ 0.86  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     17,703       17,694  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     17,845       17,737  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends declared per common share

   $ 0.63     $ 0.97  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends paid per common share

   $ 0.97     $ 0.97  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 


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Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

     March 31, 2018     December 31, 2017  
     (Unaudited)     (as adjusted)  

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 96,399     $ 117,010  

Receivables, net

     105,834       140,188  

Restricted cash

     32,391       31,436  

Prepaid gift card costs

     31,174       40,725  

Prepaid income taxes

     36,078       45,981  

Other current assets

     6,906       12,615  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     308,782       387,955  

Long-term receivables, net

     122,362       126,570  

Property and equipment, net

     198,624       199,585  

Goodwill

     339,236       339,236  

Other intangible assets, net

     581,639       582,787  

Deferred rent receivable

     81,720       82,971  

Non-current restricted cash

     14,700       14,700  

Other non-current assets, net

     3,983       4,135  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,651,046     $ 1,737,939  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current maturities of long-term debt

   $ 12,965     $ 12,965  

Accounts payable

     45,236       55,028  

Gift card liability

     117,266       164,441  

Dividends payable

     11,520       17,748  

Current maturities of capital lease and financing obligations

     12,986       14,193  

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

     10,098       13,547  

Deferred franchise revenue, short-term

     10,851       11,001  

Other accrued expenses

     15,047       16,001  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     235,969       304,924  

Long-term debt, less current maturities

     1,267,468       1,269,849  

Capital lease obligations, less current maturities

     60,268       61,895  

Financing obligations, less current maturities

     38,981       39,200  

Deferred income taxes, net

     114,522       119,996  

Deferred rent payable

     62,371       69,112  

Deferred franchise revenue, long-term

     68,581       70,432  

Other non-current liabilities

     19,772       18,071  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,867,932       1,953,479  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ deficit:

    

Common stock, $0.01 par value, shares: 40,000,000 authorized; March 31, 2018 - 25,013,067 issued, 17,922,137 outstanding; December 31, 2017 - 25,022,312 issued, 17,993,124 outstanding

     250       250  

Additional paid-in-capital

     264,994       276,408  

Accumulated deficit

     (52,867     (69,940

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (58     (105

Treasury stock, at cost; shares: March 31, 2018 - 7,090,930; December 31, 2017 - 7,029,188

     (429,205     (422,153
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (216,886     (215,540
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 1,651,046     $ 1,737,939  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 


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Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2018     2017  
           (as adjusted)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 17,073     $ 15,595  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operating activities:

    

Closure and impairment charges

     2,594       209  

Depreciation and amortization

     7,940       7,706  

Non-cash interest expense

     864       827  

Deferred income taxes

     (1,182     (2,714

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

     3,368       6,165  

Gain on disposition of assets

     (1,421     (109

Other

     (6,199     (2,932

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable, net

     (8,804     (818

Current income tax receivables and payables

     5,529       7,176  

Gift card receivables and payables

     (2,269     (7,855

Other current assets

     5,709       (736

Accounts payable

     65       1,745  

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

     (3,448     (2,162

Other current liabilities

     (3,351     (2,554
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows provided by operating activities

     16,468       19,543  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Additions to property and equipment

     (3,488     (2,997

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     655        

Principal receipts from notes, equipment contracts and other long-term receivables

     4,930       5,002  

Additions to long-term receivables

     (2,325      

Other

     (27     (188
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities

     (255     1,817  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Repayment of long-term debt

     (3,250      

Dividends paid on common stock

     (17,453     (17,432

Repurchase of common stock

     (10,003     (10,003

Principal payments on capital lease and financing obligations

     (4,536     (3,608

Tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting

     (1,083     (2,022

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     456       1,474  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows used in financing activities

     (35,869     (31,591
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

     (19,656     (10,231

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

     163,146       185,491  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

   $ 143,490     $ 175,260  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 


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Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of net income available to common stockholders to net income available to common stockholders, as adjusted for the following items: closure and impairment charges; executive separation costs; amortization of intangible assets; non-cash interest expense; gain or loss on disposition of assets; and the combined tax effect of the preceding adjustments, as well as related per share data:

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2018     2017  

Net income available to common stockholders, as reported

   $ 16,505     $ 15,312  

Closure and impairment charges

     2,604       217  

Executive separation costs

           8,782  

Amortization of intangible assets

     2,502       2,500  

Non-cash interest expense

     864       827  

Gain on disposition of assets

     (1,427     (109

Income tax provision

     (1,181     (4,642

Net income allocated to unvested participating restricted stock

     (111     (117
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income available to common stockholders, as adjusted

   $ 19,756     $ 22,770  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted net income available to common stockholders per share:

    

Net income available to common stockholders, as reported

   $ 0.92     $ 0.86  

Closure and impairment charges

     0.11       0.01  

Executive separation costs

           0.31  

Amortization of intangible assets

     0.10       0.09  

Non-cash interest expense

     0.04       0.03  

Gain on disposition of assets

     (0.06     (0.00

Net income allocated to unvested participating restricted stock

     (0.00     (0.01

Rounding

           (0.01
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted net income available to common stockholders per share, as adjusted

   $ 1.11     $ 1.28  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Numerator for basic EPS-income available to common stockholders, as adjusted

   $ 19,756     $ 22,770  

Effect of unvested participating restricted stock using the two-class method

     1       3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Numerator for diluted EPS-income available to common stockholders after assumed conversions, as adjusted

   $ 19,757     $ 22,773  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Denominator for basic EPS-weighted-average shares

     17,703       17,694  

Dilutive effect of stock options

     142       43  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Denominator for diluted EPS-weighted-average shares and assumed conversions

     17,845       17,737  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 


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Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of the Company’s cash provided by operating activities to “adjusted free cash flow” (cash provided by operating activities, plus receipts from notes and equipment contracts receivable, less additions to property and equipment). Management uses this liquidity measure in its periodic assessments of, among other things, the amount of cash dividends per share of common stock and repurchases of common stock and we believe it is important for investors to have the same measure used by management for that purpose. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes.

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2018      2017  
     (In millions)  

Cash flows provided by operating activities

   $ 16.5      $ 19.5  

Receipts from notes and equipment contracts receivable

     2.3        2.7  

Additions to property and equipment

     (3.5      (3.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted free cash flow

     15.3        19.2  

Dividends paid on common stock

     (17.5      (17.4

Repurchase of Dine Brands common stock

     (10.0      (10.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (12.2    $ (8.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 


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Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Restaurant Data

The following table sets forth, for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the number of “Effective Restaurants” in the Applebee’s and IHOP systems and information regarding the percentage change in sales at those restaurants compared to the same periods in the prior year and, as such, the percentage change in sales at Effective Restaurants is based on non-GAAP sales data. Sales at restaurants that are owned by franchisees and area licensees are not attributable to the Company. However, we believe that presentation of this information is useful in analyzing our revenues because franchisees and area licensees pay us royalties and advertising fees that are generally based on a percentage of their sales, and, where applicable, rental payments under leases that partially may be based on a percentage of their sales. Management also uses this information to make decisions about future plans for the development of additional restaurants as well as evaluation of current operations.

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2018     2017  
     (Unaudited)  

Applebee’s Restaurant Data

    

Effective Restaurants(a)

    

Franchise

     1,923       2,007  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

System-wide(b)

    

Sales percentage change(c)

     0.9     (8.6 )% 

Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change(d)

     3.3     (7.9 )% 

Franchise(b)

    

Domestic sales percentage change(c)

     0.9     (8.6 )% 

Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change(d)

     3.3     (7.9 )% 

Average weekly domestic unit sales (in thousands)

   $ 47.6     $ 45.2  

 

IHOP Restaurant Data

    

Effective Restaurants(a)

    

Franchise

     1,619       1,552  

Area license

     164       166  

Company

           10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,783       1,728  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

System-wide(b)

    

Sales percentage change(c)

     3.9     0.2

Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change(d)

     1.0     (1.7 )% 

Franchise(b)

    

Sales percentage change(c)

     4.9     0.7

Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change(d)

     1.0     (1.7 )% 

Average weekly domestic unit sales (in thousands)

   $ 37.1     $ 36.9  

Area License (b)

    

Sales percentage change(c)

     (0.2 )%      (3.7 )% 

 


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Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Restaurant Data

 

(a) “Effective Restaurants” are the weighted average number of restaurants open in a given fiscal period, adjusted to account for restaurants open for only a portion of the period. Information is presented for all Effective Restaurants in the Applebee’s and IHOP systems, which includes restaurants owned by franchisees and area licensees as well as those owned by the Company.

 

(b) “System-wide” sales are retail sales at Applebee’s restaurants operated by franchisees and IHOP restaurants operated by franchisees and area licensees, as reported to the Company, in addition to retail sales at company-operated restaurants. Sales at restaurants that are owned by franchisees and area licensees are not attributable to the Company. An increase in franchisees’ reported sales will result in a corresponding increase in our royalty revenue, while a decrease in franchisees’ reported sales will result in a corresponding decrease in our royalty revenue. Unaudited reported sales for Applebee’s domestic franchise restaurants, IHOP franchise restaurants and IHOP area license restaurants for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2018      2017  
     (In millions)  

Reported sales (unaudited)

     

Applebee’s domestic franchise restaurant sales

   $ 1,095.6      $ 1,086.2  

IHOP franchise restaurant sales

     780.6      $ 744.2  

IHOP area license restaurant sales

     75.3      $ 72.5  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $     1,951.5      $     1,902.9  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(c) “Sales percentage change” reflects, for each category of restaurants, the percentage change in sales in any given fiscal period compared to the prior fiscal period for all restaurants in that category.

 

(d) “Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change” reflects the percentage change in sales, in any given fiscal period, compared to the same weeks in the prior year for domestic restaurants that have been operated throughout both fiscal periods that are being compared and have been open for at least 18 months. Because of new unit openings and restaurant closures, the domestic restaurants open throughout both fiscal periods being compared may be different from period to period. Same-restaurant sales percentage change does not include data on IHOP area license restaurants located in Florida.

 


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Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Restaurant Data

(unaudited)

The following table summarizes our restaurant development activity:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2018     2017  

Applebee’s Restaurant Development Activity

    

Beginning of period:

     1,936       2,016  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Franchise restaurants opened:

    

Domestic

     —         1  

International

     2       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total franchise restaurants opened

     2       1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Franchise restaurants closed:

    

Domestic

     (22     (19

International

     (4     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total franchise restaurants closed

     (26     (19
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net franchise restaurant reduction

     (24     (18
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Applebee’s restaurants, end of period

     1,912       1,998  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Domestic

     1,760       1,843  

International

     152       155  

IHOP Restaurant Development Activity

    

Summary - beginning of period:

    

Franchise

     1,622       1,556  

Area license

     164       167  

Company

     —         10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total IHOP restaurants, beginning of period

     1,786       1,733  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Franchise/area license restaurants opened:

    

Domestic franchise

     13       11  

International franchise

     3       4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total franchise/area license restaurants opened

     16       15  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Franchise/area license restaurants closed:

    

Domestic franchise

     (5     (7

International franchise

     (6     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total franchise/area license restaurants closed

     (11     (7
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net franchise/area license restaurant development

     5       8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Summary - end of period

    

Franchise

     1,627       1,564  

Area license

     164       167  

Company

     —         10  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total IHOP restaurants, end of period

     1,791       1,741  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Domestic

     1,679       1,641  

International

     112       100