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VIDEO: Inside the IHOP and Applebee’s Dual-Brand Strategy

By Influence Group Editorial
May 1, 2026
Jake Nebergall (Dine Brands)

What does it take to bring two iconic brands under one roof without losing what makes each one work?

Jake Nebergall, VP of Strategy & Innovation at Dine Brands, breaks down how IHOP and Applebee’s are coming together, from operations and kitchen flow to design and brand identity.

A look at why dual branding is harder than it sounds, and what it takes to get it right.

Watch the full talk below 👇 

 
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