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Mar 31, 2023

Dine Brands Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Dine Brands reported Q1 2023 results, featuring same store sales and profit growth. The company refinanced $500 million of A-2 long-term debt and reaffirmed its 2023 full-year guidance.

Key Takeaways

Dine Brands Global, Inc. reported total revenues of $214 million for Q1 2023, compared to $230 million for the same period in 2022. Net income for the quarter was $27.4 million, an increase from $24.9 million in the prior year. The company highlighted the strength of its brands and strong execution in a challenging operating environment.

Applebee’s same-restaurant sales increased by 6.1% year-over-year.

IHOP’s same-restaurant sales increased by 8.7% year-over-year.

Net income increased to $27.4 million compared to $24.9 million in the first quarter of 2022.

The company completed refinancing of Senior Secured Notes, reducing debt balance by $200 million.

Total Revenue
$214M
Previous year: $230M
-7.2%
EPS
$1.97
Previous year: $1.54
+27.9%
Applebee's Same Restaurant Sales
6.1%
Previous year: 14.3%
-57.3%
IHOP Same Restaurant Sales
8.7%
Previous year: 18.1%
-51.9%
Adjusted EBITDA
$66.4M
Previous year: $65.2M
+1.8%
Gross Profit
$104M
Previous year: $92.8M
+11.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$182M
Previous year: $295M
-38.4%
Free Cash Flow
$46K
Previous year: -$10.1M
-100.5%
Total Assets
$1.76B
Previous year: $1.89B
-6.9%

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Forward Guidance

The Company reiterated its fiscal 2023 guidance items.

Positive Outlook

  • Domestic development activity by IHOP franchisees and area licensees is expected to be between 45 and 60 net new openings.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA is expected in the range of between approximately $243 million and $255 million.
  • G&A expenses are expected to range between approximately $200 million and $210 million, due to some of our planned 2022 G&A investments extended into 2023 given the disruptions caused by the pandemic last year and other organic investments, including Fuzzy’s. This range includes non-cash stock-based compensation expense and depreciation of approximately $30 million.
  • Gross capital expenditures are expected to range between $33 million and $38 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Domestic development activity by Applebee’s franchisees of between 10 and 20 net fewer restaurants.