Dine Brands Global, Inc. Reports Strong First Quarter 2019 Results

Earnings Per Diluted Share (GAAP) Increased 88%

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share (Non-GAAP) Increased 71.2%

Net Income Increased 85.3%; Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) Increased 40.4%

GLENDALE, Calif.--()--Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2019.

“Dine Brands delivered another impressive quarter. Our performance and momentum reflect the continued improvement in our core business. We delivered double-digit growth in several key metrics. The implementation of multi-pronged strategies at Applebee’s and IHOP have produced positive results. Both brands reported positive comparable sales growth for the first quarter, lapping over positive sales results for the first quarter of 2018,” said Steve Joyce, Chief Executive Officer of Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Mr. Joyce continued, “We are taking a long-term approach to managing the business and focusing on platforms that will deliver sustainable positive results. This includes expanding our off-premise business at both brands and investing in guest-facing technology, where we have made foundational changes to further enhance the guest experience. With the great work being done across the organization, I am enthusiastic about the road ahead.”

                     
($ in 000's, except per share amounts)       First Quarter
        2019     2018     % Change
Total revenues, excluding Company restaurant sales       $ 201,447     $ 188,163     7.1 %
Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share       $ 1.73     $ 0.92     88.0 %
Diluted net income available to common stockholders per share, as adjusted(1)       $ 1.90     $ 1.11     71.2 %
Net income       $ 31,643     $ 17,073     85.3 %
Adjusted EBITDA(1)(2)       $ 74,649     $ 53,169     40.4 %
                           
(1)   See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measure to the respective GAAP financial measure.
(2) Does not conform to the definition of Covenant Adjusted EBITDA as found in the Base Indenture.
 

Key Highlights

  • Total revenues, excluding Company restaurant sales, increased 7.1% to $201.4 million for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $188.2 million for the same period last year.
  • IHOP business segment revenues, inclusive of Rental and Financing revenues, accounted for approximately 66% of total revenues, excluding advertising revenues and Company restaurant sales, during the first quarter of 2019.
  • IHOP’s reported system-wide sales for the first quarter of 2019 increased 2.4% to $873.1 million compared to $852.9 million for the first quarter of 2018.
  • Gross profit for the first quarter of 2019 increased 22.8% to $102.6 million compared to $83.5 million for the first quarter of 2018. The increase in gross profit was mainly due to a $13.5 million franchisor contribution to the Applebee’s national advertising fund in the first quarter 2018 that did not recur in the first quarter of 2019. IHOP restaurant development and increased IHOP and Applebee’s royalties contributed to the increase in gross profit.
  • The Company restaurant segment contributed approximately $4.2 million of gross profit during their first full quarter of ownership.
  • GAAP earnings per diluted share increased 88.0% to $1.73 for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $0.92 for the first quarter of 2018.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share increased 71.2% to $1.90 for the first quarter of 2019 compared to $1.11 for the first quarter of 2018. (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.)
  • GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2019 increased 85.3% to $31.6 million compared to $17.1 million for the first quarter of 2018.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA the first quarter of 2019 increased 40.4% to $74.6 million compared to $53.2 million for the first quarter of 2018. (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and reconciliation of GAAP net income to consolidated adjusted EBITDA.)
  • For the three-month period ended March 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 151,316 shares of its common stock for a total cost of approximately $12.0 million and paid quarterly cash dividends totaling approximately $11.2 million.
  • Cash flows from operating activities were approximately $28.9 million for the first quarter of 2019 compared to approximately $16.5 million for the first quarter of 2018. Adjusted free cash flow was approximately $27.7 million for the first quarter of 2019. This compares to approximately $15.3 million for the first quarter of 2018. (See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and reconciliation of the Company’s cash provided by operating activities to adjusted free cash flow.)
  • Over 1,100 IHOP restaurants, or approximately 65% of the domestic system, have the new Rise ‘N Shine remodel image (including new restaurant openings).
  • Growth in off-premise sales at both brands during the first quarter of 2019 was primarily driven by online channels.

Domestic System Same-Restaurant Sales Performance

  • Applebee’s comparable same-restaurant sales increased 1.8% for the first quarter of 2019, achieving the sixth consecutive quarter of sales growth.
  • IHOP’s comparable same-restaurant sales increased 1.2% for the first quarter of 2019, achieving the fifth consecutive quarter of sales growth.

GAAP Effective Tax Rate

Our effective tax rate of 23.1% for the first quarter of 2019 was lower than the effective tax rate of 24.8% for the comparable period of 2018 due to the recognition of excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation during the first quarter of 2019.

New Lease Accounting Standards ASC 842

Effective January 1, 2019, we adopted the lease accounting guidance codified in ASC 842. Upon adoption, we recognized operating lease obligations of approximately $453.0 million, discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate and an adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption of $5.0 million, net of tax of $1.7 million. We reclassified $43.3 million of accrued rent payments and $7.4 million of previously established lease-related reserves. In offsetting these amounts, we recognized operating lease right-of-use assets of approximately $395.6 million.

Adoption of ASC 842 had no significant impact on our cash flows from operations or its results of operations.

Financial Performance Guidance for Fiscal 2019

Dine Brands reiterates its financial performance guidance for 2019 contained in the press release issued on February 21, 2019 and the Form 8-K filed on the same day. The projections are as of this date and do not take into consideration any transactions the Company may enter into after such date that may impact this guidance. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement these estimates.

First Quarter of 2019 Results Conference Call Details

Dine Brands will host a conference call to discuss its results on May 1, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time/9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate on the call, please dial (888) 771-4371 and reference passcode 48515883. International callers, please dial (847) 585-4405 and reference passcode 48515883.

A live webcast of the call will be available on www.dinebrands.com and may be accessed by visiting Events and Presentations under the site’s Investors section. Participants should allow approximately ten minutes prior to the call’s start time to visit the site and download any streaming media software needed to listen to the webcast. A telephonic replay of the call may be accessed from 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time/11:30 a.m. Eastern Time on May 1, 2019 through 8:59 p.m. Pacific Time/11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 8, 2019 by dialing (888) 843-7419 and referencing passcode 48515883#. International callers, please dial (630) 652-3042 and reference passcode 48515883#. An online archive of the webcast will also be available on Events and Presentations under the Investors section of the Company’s website.

About Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Based in Glendale, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under both the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar and IHOP brands. With approximately 3,700 restaurants combined in 18 countries and approximately 380 franchisees, Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "will," “would,” "should," “could,” "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan," “goal” and other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied in such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions; our level of indebtedness; compliance with the terms of our securitized debt; our ability to refinance our current indebtedness or obtain additional financing; our dependence on information technology; potential cyber incidents; the implementation of restaurant development plans; our dependence on our franchisees; the concentration of our Applebee’s franchised restaurants in a limited number of franchisees; the financial health our franchisees; our franchisees’ and other licensees’ compliance with our quality standards and trademark usage; general risks associated with the restaurant industry; potential harm to our brands’ reputation; possible future impairment charges; the effects of tax reform; trading volatility and fluctuations in the price of our stock; our ability to achieve the financial guidance we provide to investors; successful implementation of our business strategy; the availability of suitable locations for new restaurants; shortages or interruptions in the supply or delivery of products from third parties or availability of utilities; the management and forecasting of appropriate inventory levels; development and implementation of innovative marketing and use of social media; changing health or dietary preference of consumers; risks associated with doing business in international markets; the results of litigation and other legal proceedings; third-party claims with respect to intellectual property assets; our ability to attract and retain management and other key employees; compliance with federal, state and local governmental regulations; risks associated with our self-insurance; natural disasters or other series incidents; our success with development initiatives outside of our core business; the adequacy of our internal controls over financial reporting and future changes in accounting standards; and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not intend to, nor does it assume any obligation to, update or supplement any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to reflect actual results or future events or circumstances.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes references to the Company's non-GAAP financial measure “adjusted net income available to common stockholders”, “adjusted earnings per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)”, “Adjusted EBITDA” and “Adjusted free cash flow.” Adjusted EPS is computed for a given period by deducting from net income or loss available to common stockholders for such period the effect of any closure and impairment charges, any gain or loss related to debt extinguishment, any intangible asset amortization, any non-cash interest expense, any gain or loss related to the disposition of assets, and other items deemed not reflective of current operations. This is presented on an aggregate basis and a per share (diluted) basis. Adjusted EBITDA is computed for a given period by deducting from net income or loss for such period the effect of any closure and impairment charges, any interest charges, any income tax provision or benefit, any non-cash stock-based compensation, any depreciation and amortization, any gain or loss related to the disposition of assets and other items deemed not reflective of current operations. “Adjusted free cash flow” for a given period is defined as cash provided by operating activities, plus receipts from notes and equipment contracts receivable, less capital expenditures. Management may use certain of these non-GAAP financial measures along with the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures to evaluate the performance of the business and to make certain business decisions. Management uses adjusted free cash flow in its periodic assessments of, among other things, the amount of cash dividends per share of common stock and repurchases of common stock and we believe it is important for investors to have the same measure used by management for that purpose. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes. Additionally, adjusted EPS is one of the metrics used in determining payouts under the Company’s annual cash incentive plan. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional meaningful information that should be considered when assessing the business and the Company’s performance compared to prior periods and the marketplace. Adjusted EPS and adjusted free cash flow are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 
Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
       
Three Months Ended

March 31,

2019 2018
Revenues:
Franchise revenues:
Royalties, franchise fees and other

$

96,296

$

91,477

Advertising revenue   72,630     63,836  
Total franchise revenues 168,926 155,313
Company restaurant sales 35,735
Rental revenues 30,711 30,841
Financing revenues   1,810     2,009  
Total revenues   237,182     188,163  
Cost of revenues:
Franchise expenses:
Advertising expenses 72,630 63,836
Other franchise expenses   7,673     18,036  
Total franchise expenses 80,303 81,872
Company restaurant expenses 31,538
Rental expenses:
Interest expense from finance leases 1,529 1,877
Other rental expenses   21,095     20,764  
Total rental expenses 22,624 22,641
Financing expenses   146     150  
Total cost of revenues   134,611     104,663  
Gross profit 102,571 83,500
General and administrative expenses 42,819 41,911
Interest expense, net 15,393 15,199
Amortization of intangible assets 2,924 2,502
Closure and impairment charges 194 2,604
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets   109    

(1,427

)

Income before income tax provision 41,132 22,711
Income tax provision  

(9,489

)

 

(5,638

)

Net income

$

31,643

 

$

17,073

 
Net income available to common stockholders:
Net income

$

31,643

$

17,073

Less: Net income allocated to unvested participating restricted stock  

(1,111

)

 

(568

)

Net income available to common stockholders

$

30,532

 

$

16,505

 
Net income available to common stockholders per share:
Basic

$

1.76

 

$

0.93

 
Diluted

$

1.73

 

$

0.92

 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic   17,343    

17,703

 
Diluted   17,690     17,845  
 
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.69   $ 0.63  
Dividends paid per common share $ 0.63   $ 0.97  
 
Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

       
March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Assets (Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

132,932

$

137,164

Receivables, net 97,786 137,504
Restricted cash 36,654 48,515
Prepaid gift card costs 30,045 38,195
Prepaid income taxes 19,370 17,402
Other current assets   5,980     3,410  
Total current assets 322,767 382,190
Other intangible assets, net 583,040 585,889
Operating lease right-of-use assets 383,962
Goodwill 343,862 345,314
Property and equipment, net 225,396 240,264
Long-term receivables, net 99,582 103,102
Deferred rent receivable 75,569 77,069
Non-current restricted cash 14,700 14,700
Other non-current assets, net   27,239     26,152  
Total assets

$

2,076,117

 

$

1,774,680

 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt

$

$

25,000

Accounts payable 37,726 43,468
Gift card liability 115,974 160,438
Current maturities of operating lease obligations 67,340
Current maturities of finance lease and financing obligations 13,708 14,031
Accrued employee compensation and benefits 15,338 27,479
Dividends payable 12,461 11,389
Deferred franchise revenue, short-term 10,376 10,138
Other accrued expenses   30,167     24,243  
Total current liabilities 303,090 316,186
Long-term debt, less current maturities 1,274,916 1,274,087
Operating lease obligations, less current maturities 386,364
Finance lease obligations, less current maturities 87,624 87,762
Financing obligations, less current maturities 38,306 38,482
Deferred income taxes, net 102,074 105,816
Deferred franchise revenue, long-term 62,472 64,557
Other non-current liabilities   12,092     90,063  
Total liabilities   2,266,938     1,976,953  
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ deficit:
Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares: 40,000,000 authorized; March 31, 2019 - 24,974,665 issued, 17,650,765 outstanding; December 31, 2018 - 24,984,898 issued, 17,644,267 outstanding 250 250
Additional paid-in-capital 239,585 237,726
Retained earnings 24,588 10,414
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(61

)

(60

)

Treasury stock, at cost; shares: March 31, 2019 - 7,323,900; December 31, 2018 - 7,340,631  

(455,183

)

 

(450,603

)

Total stockholders’ deficit

 

(190,821

)

 

(202,273

)

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

$

2,076,117

 

$

1,774,680

 
 
Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
       
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 2018
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income

$

31,643

$

17,073

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 10,179 7,940
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense 4,107 3,368
Non-cash interest expense 1,118 864
Closure and impairment charges 194 2,594
Deferred income taxes

(1,149

)

(1,182

)

(Loss) gain on disposition of assets 109

(1,421

)

Other

(3,976

)

(6,199

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net

(3,210

)

(8,804

)

Current income tax receivables and payables

(1,399

)

5,529
Gift card receivables and payables

(890

)

(2,269

)

Other current assets

(2,570

)

5,709
Accounts payable 1,826 65
Accrued employee compensation and benefits

(12,141

)

(3,448

)

Other current liabilities   5,088    

(3,351

)

Cash flows provided by operating activities   28,929     16,468  
Cash flows from investing activities:
Principal receipts from notes, equipment contracts and other long-term receivables 5,260 4,930
Additions to property and equipment

(4,717

)

(3,488

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 400 655
Additions to long-term receivables

(395

)

(2,325

)

Other  

(100

)

 

(27

)

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities   448    

(255

)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of Variable Funding Notes

(25,000

)

Repayment of long-term debt

(3,250

)

Dividends paid on common stock

(11,153

)

(17,453

)

Repurchase of common stock

(10,802

)

(10,003

)

Principal payments on finance lease obligations

(3,466

)

(4,536

)

Proceeds from stock options exercised 6,768 456
Tax payments for restricted stock upon vesting  

(1,817

)

 

(1,083

)

Cash flows used in financing activities  

(45,470

)

 

(35,869

)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(16,093

)

(19,656

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period   200,379     163,146  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

184,286

 

$

143,490

 
 

Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

Reconciliation of net income available to common stockholders to net income available to common stockholders, as adjusted for the following items: closure and impairment charges; amortization of intangible assets; non-cash interest expense; gain or loss on disposition of assets; nonrecurring restaurant costs; and the combined tax effect of the preceding adjustments, as well as related per share data:

       

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 2018
 
Net income available to common stockholders, as reported

$

30,532

$

16,505

Closure and impairment charges 194 2,604
Amortization of intangible assets 2,924 2,502
Non-cash interest expense 1,118 864
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets 109

(1,427

)

Nonrecurring restaurant costs 61

Income tax provision

(1,146

)

(1,181

)

Net income allocated to unvested participating restricted stock  

(112

)

 

(111

)

Net income available to common stockholders, as adjusted

$

33,680

 

$

19,756

 
 
Diluted net income available to common stockholders per share:
Net income available to common stockholders, as reported

$

1.73

$

0.92

Closure and impairment charges 0.01 0.11
Amortization of intangible assets 0.12 0.10
Non-cash interest expense 0.05 0.04
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets 0.00

(0.06

)

Nonrecurring restaurant costs 0.00
Net income allocated to unvested participating restricted stock

(0.01

)

(0.00

)

Rounding        
Diluted net income available to common stockholders per share, as adjusted

$

1.90

 

$

1.11

 
 
Numerator for basic EPS-income available to common stockholders, as adjusted

$

33,680

$

19,756

Effect of unvested participating restricted stock using the two-class method   15     1  
Numerator for diluted EPS-income available to common stockholders after assumed conversions, as adjusted

$

33,695

 

$

19,757

 
 
Denominator for basic EPS-weighted-average shares 17,343 17,703
Dilutive effect of stock options   347     142  
Denominator for diluted EPS-weighted-average shares and assumed conversions   17,690     17,845  
 
Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
       

Reconciliation of the Company's cash provided by operating activities to “adjusted free cash flow” (cash provided by operating activities, plus receipts from notes and equipment contracts receivable, less additions to property and equipment). Management uses this liquidity measure in its periodic assessments of, among other things, the amount of cash dividends per share of common stock and repurchases of common stock. We believe it is important for investors to have the same measure used by management for that purpose. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes.

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 2018
(In millions)
Cash flows provided by operating activities

$

28.9

$

16.5

Receipts from notes and equipment contracts receivable 3.5 2.3
Additions to property and equipment  

(4.7

)

 

(3.5

)

Adjusted free cash flow 27.7 15.3
Dividends paid on common stock

(11.2

)

(17.5

)

Repurchase of Dine Brands Global common stock  

(10.8

)

 

(10.0

)

$

5.7

 

$

(12.2

)

 
Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
       

Reconciliation of the Company's net income to “adjusted EBITDA.” The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as net income, adjusted for the effect of any closure and impairment charges, any interest charges, any income tax provision or benefit, any non-cash stock-based compensation, any depreciation and amortization, any gain or loss related to the disposition of assets, other non-income based taxes and other items deemed not reflective of current operations. Management may use certain non-GAAP measures along with the corresponding U. S. GAAP measures to evaluation the performance of the company and to make certain business decisions.

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 2018
 
Net income, as reported

$

31,643

$

17,073

Interest charges on finance leases 2,083 1,877
All other interest charges 16,642 15,950
Income tax provision 9,489 5,638
Depreciation and amortization 10,179 7,940
Non-cash stock-based compensation 4,107 3,369
Closure and impairment charges 194 2,604
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets 109

(1,427

)

Other taxes   203   145  
Adjusted EBITDA

$

74,649

$

53,169

 
 
Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Restaurant Data
(Unaudited)
       

The following table sets forth, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the number of “Effective Restaurants” in the Applebee’s and IHOP systems and information regarding the percentage change in sales at those restaurants compared to the same periods in the prior year and, as such, the percentage change in sales at Effective Restaurants is based on non-GAAP sales data. Sales at restaurants that are owned by franchisees and area licensees are not attributable to the Company. However, we believe that presentation of this information is useful in analyzing our revenues because franchisees and area licensees pay us royalties and advertising fees that are generally based on a percentage of their sales, and, where applicable, rental payments under leases that partially may be based on a percentage of their sales. Management also uses this information to make decisions about future plans for the development of additional restaurants as well as evaluation of current operations.

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 2018
 
Applebee's
Effective Restaurants(a)
Franchise 1,762 1,923
Company   69      
Total   1,831     1,923  
 
System-wide(b)
Domestic sales percentage change(c)

(1.4

)%

0.9

%

Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change(d)

1.8

%

3.3

%

 
Franchise(b)
Domestic sales percentage change(c)

(4.7

)%

0.9

%

Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change(d)

1.6

%

3.3

%

Average weekly domestic unit sales (in thousands)

$

49.6

$

47.6

 

IHOP

Effective Restaurants(a)

Franchise

1,657

1,619

Area license

 

156

   

164

 

Total

 

1,813

   

1,783

 
 

System-wide(b)

 

 

Sales percentage change(c)

2.4

%

3.9

%

Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change, including area license restaurants(d)

1.2

%

1.0

%

Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change, excluding area license restaurants(d)

1.1

%

1.0

%

 

Franchise(b)

Sales percentage change(c)

2.3

%

4.9

%

Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change(d)

1.1

%

1.0

%

Average weekly unit sales (in thousands)

$

37.1

$

37.1

 

Area License(b)

Sales percentage change(c)

2.7

%

(0.2

)%

 
Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Restaurant Data
 
(a) “Effective Restaurants” are the weighted average number of restaurants open in a given fiscal period, adjusted to account for restaurants open for only a portion of the period. Information is presented for all Effective Restaurants in the Applebee’s and IHOP systems, which includes restaurants owned by franchisees and area licensees as well as those owned by the Company.
 
(b) “System-wide” sales are retail sales at domestic Applebee’s restaurants operated by franchisees and IHOP restaurants operated by franchisees and area licensees, as reported to the Company, in addition to retail sales at company-operated restaurants. Sales at restaurants that are owned by franchisees and area licensees are not attributable to the Company. An increase or decrease in franchisees' reported sales will result in a corresponding increase or decrease in our royalty revenue. Unaudited reported sales for Applebee's domestic franchise restaurants, IHOP franchise restaurants and IHOP area license restaurants for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 and sales by company-operated restaurants were as follows:
 
      Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019   2018

(In millions)

Reported sales

Applebee's domestic franchise restaurant sales

$

1,044.2

$

1,095.6

Applebee's company-operated restaurants 35.7

IHOP franchise restaurant sales 798.8 780.6
IHOP area license restaurant sales   74.3   72.3
Total

$

1,953.0

$

1,948.5

 

(c)

  “Sales percentage change” reflects, for each category of restaurants, the percentage change in sales in any given fiscal period compared to the prior fiscal period for all restaurants in that category.
 
(d) “Domestic same-restaurant sales percentage change” reflects the percentage change in sales, in any given fiscal period, compared to the same weeks in the prior year for domestic restaurants that have been operated throughout both fiscal periods that are being compared and have been open for at least 18 months. Because of new unit openings and restaurant closures, the domestic restaurants open throughout both fiscal periods being compared may be different from period to period.
 
Dine Brands Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Restaurant Data
(Unaudited)
 

The following table summarizes our restaurant development activity:

       
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019 2018

Applebee's Restaurant Development Activity

Summary - beginning of period:
Franchise 1,768 1,936
Company restaurants 69  

 
Beginning of period 1,837   1,936  
Franchise restaurants opened:
International  

2

 
Total franchise restaurants opened   2  
Franchise restaurants closed:
Domestic

(4

)

(22

)

International

(3

)

(4

)

Total franchise restaurants closed

(7

)

(26

)

Net franchise restaurant reduction

(7

)

(24

)

Summary - end of period:
Franchise 1,761 1,912
Company 69  

 
Total Applebee's restaurants, end of period 1,830   1,912  
Domestic 1,689 1,760
International 141 152

 

IHOP Restaurant Development Activity

Summary - beginning of period:

Franchise

1,669

1,622

Area license

162

 

164

 

Total IHOP restaurants, beginning of period

1,831

 

1,786

 

Franchise/area license restaurants opened:

Domestic franchise

6

13

International franchise

 

3

 

Total franchise/area license restaurants opened

6

 

16

 

Franchise/area license restaurants closed:

Domestic franchise

(11

)

(5

)

Domestic area license

(3

)

International franchise

(1

)

(6

)

Total franchise/area license restaurants closed

(15

)

(11

)

Net franchise/area license restaurant (reduction) development

(9

)

5

Refranchised from Company restaurants

1

Franchise restaurants reacquired by the Company

 

(1

)

Net franchise/area license restaurant (reductions) additions

(9

)

5

 

Summary - end of period

Franchise

1,663

1,627

Area license

159

 

164

 

Total IHOP restaurants, end of period

1,822

 

1,791

 

Domestic

1,697

1,679

International

125

112

Contacts

Investor Contact
Ken Diptee
Executive Director, Investor Relations
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
818-637-3632

Media Contact
Thien Ho
Executive Director, Communications
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
818-549-4238

Contacts

Investor Contact
Ken Diptee
Executive Director, Investor Relations
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
818-637-3632

Media Contact
Thien Ho
Executive Director, Communications
Dine Brands Global, Inc.
818-549-4238