Aug. 20 - Dine Brands targeted by activist firm | Pizza Hut’s new category targets solo diners

Pizza Hut’s new menu category targets solo diners; DoorDash adds loyalty program for partner restaurants; How Applebee’s sharper marketing turned around sales ahead of NFL season

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Aug. 20, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for restaurant leaders

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Activist investor targets Dine Brands

The Edge Consulting Group, which has roughly a 1% stake in the company, wants Dine to consider divesting non-core assets like Fuzzy’s Taco Shop.

Pizza Hut’s new menu category targets solo diners

Crafted Flatzz, which include flatbread-style pies, marks Pizza Hut’s largest global launch of a menu item and will be available in over 20 countries.

DoorDash adds loyalty program for partner restaurants

Restaurants can choose from visit-based or spend-based rewards programs, and customers can accrue points across multiple channels, including in-store.

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How Applebee’s sharper marketing turned around sales ahead of NFL season

The casual dining chain recently achieved positive same-store sales growth for the first time in two years, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton explains.

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