Applebee’s was added to the IHOP family of restaurants in 2007 with more than 2,000 restaurants in 49 states. It is the world’s largest casual dining brand founded in 1980 by Bill and T.J. Palmer. DineEquity is focused on building and maintaining Applebee’s brand position by becoming more competitive in the casual dining segment of the restaurant industry.
IHOP (International House of Pancakes) was opened in 1958 at Toluca Lake, California. The company has grown to more than 1,550 restaurants in 50 states. It has locations in Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Middle East and U.S. Virgin Islands. IHOP is now the leader in the family dining of the restaurant industry.
The company supports in improving the welfare of farm animals. They are committed to their guests that they will enjoy delicious meals which are made from ingredients that are produced and sourced responsibly. They are also helping in reducing the impact of their business on the environment engaging in a variety of recycling efforts, energy consumption and reducing waste. The company also supports their community by engaging their employees to do volunteer full day support which is a paid time off for all employees.
History
DineEquity was formerly International House of Pancakes. It was founded in 1958 by Albert Kallis, Jerry Lapin, and Al Lapin. The first rest restaurant was located in Los Angeles, California. Their concept of the restaurant features various types of pancakes and similar food items such as crepes from around the world at affordable prices. They are also known for their several different flavors of syrups. In 1980’s, they expanded their menu and included lunch and dinner items as well at their menu. IHOP Corporation acquired Applebee’s International, Inc. and closed the deal in 2007. And the name of IHOP changed DineEquity in 2008.
Warehouse Jobs
DineEquity is proud to form Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS). It was formed as a purchasing cooperative to properly manage the procurement of goods of 3,400 franchise and company operated Applebee’s and IHOP restaurants. Their headquarters is located in Kansas, Missouri and Glendale, California. CSCS is responsible in negotiating with all the purchasing and distribution arrangements for Applebee’s and IHOP. Though both Applebee’s and IHOP has the authority to define product specifications, develop standards for product quality and approve and disapprove suppliers and distributors as well. Some of the jobs available are as follows:
Inventory Manager
You will be responsible in working with the distribution centers and suppliers for Applebees’s and IHOP restaurants to understand sales activity and product movement. Responsible for planning and managing inventory levels at suppliers and distributors, for promotions, brand programs and menu planning.
Pricing Analyst
You will analyze restaurant to distributor purchase transactions and distribution, inventory management practice to identify pricing overcharges paid to distributors by Applebee’s and IHOP Member restaurant operators.
Working at DineEquity
According to the reviews made by the previous and current employees, they said that DineEquity is a great company to work with if you are up to challenge and you want to learn new things. They said that the company has a clear, definite plan and they encourage their employees to find ways to help meet that certain plan. The company is focus for continuous growth and opens up opportunities for every employee. They also have good compensation and good benefits.