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Dec 31, 2020

Dine Brands Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Dine Brands reported results driven by robust off-premise growth amid the pandemic.

Key Takeaways

Dine Brands Global, Inc. reported fourth-quarter results impacted by the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and related restrictions on dine-in service. Despite these challenges, the company saw robust off-premise growth and maintained a strong cash position. The company is optimistic about improved sales in 2021.

Applebee’s comparable same-restaurant sales decreased 17.6%.

IHOP’s comparable same-restaurant sales decreased 30.1%.

Applebee’s off-premise comparable same-restaurant sales increased by 133.3%.

IHOP’s off-premise comparable same-restaurant sales increased by 130.4%.

Total Revenue
$196M
Previous year: $228M
-13.8%
EPS
$0.39
Previous year: $1.78
-78.1%
Applebee's Same Restaurant Sales
-17.6%
IHOP Same Restaurant Sales
-30.1%
Gross Profit
$67.4M
Previous year: $95.7M
-29.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$383M
Previous year: $116M
+230.4%
Free Cash Flow
$57.9M
Previous year: $43.5M
+33.1%
Total Assets
$2.07B
Previous year: $2.05B
+1.2%

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Forward Guidance

The Company believes that its consolidated financial results for 2021 could continue to be materially impacted by the global impact from COVID-19. Considering the uncertainty and timing of a reversal in consumer behavior due to the pandemic, the Company currently cannot provide a complete business outlook for fiscal 2021.