1. Dine Brands Scrambles as Major Applebee's Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy
Dine Brands Global, the parent company of Applebee's and IHOP, is now directly exposed to the financial collapse of one of its largest franchise operators. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by franchisee RMH Franchise Holdings has thrown dozens of Applebee's locations into uncertainty, forcing Dine Brands to actively ev...