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

Written by Influence Group Editorial | May 1, 2026 10:03:30 AM

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 👇