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DineEquity, Inc. Chairman and CEO, Julia Stewart, Named 2015 Operator Of The Year By Restaurant Industry Peers

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Prestigious Award Recognizes Outstanding Leadership, Company Performance, and Community Service

GLENDALE, Calif. - Sept. 23, 2015 // PRNewswire // - Julia Stewart, chairman and CEO of DineEquity, Inc., has been named the 2015 Operator of the Year by Nation's Restaurant News. The award, presented Monday, September 21 at the annual Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators Conference in Dallas, Texas, recognizes an individual in the restaurant industry whose career is marked by excellent leadership skills, strong company performance, and a history of giving back.

"The restaurant industry is very special for many reasons," Stewart said. "It not only provides incredible opportunity it also offers the tools and resources for tremendous personal growth. As one of the largest private employers, restaurants are a cornerstone of the economy; it's humbling to receive this award in such an incredible industry."

After returning to IHOP as President in 2001, Stewart led the breakfast brand's purchase of Applebee's® Grill and Bar in 2007, resulting in the formation of DineEquity, Inc. Since the acquisition and under Stewart's leadership, both the IHOP and Applebee's brands have accomplished the lofty goals established at the time of the acquisition.

"I am accepting this award not for myself, but for each and every devoted team member in the restaurants, as well as our committed franchisees and support center team," Stewart added. "Their hard work, love of our brands, and dedication to exceeding guest expectations day after day, has earned the considerable recognition that IHOP, Applebee's and DineEquity receive today, and I thank everyone for their hard work in making this possible."

The Operator of the Year award is regarded as among most sought-after honors, as its recipients are among the most recognized and highly respected individuals in the restaurant industry. Voters, consisting of restaurant industry peers, selected between five nominees for the Operator of the Year Award, which has been given out since 1971.

About DineEquity, Inc.

Based in Glendale, California, DineEquity, Inc., through its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP brands. With more than 3,600 restaurants combined in 18 countries and over 400 franchisees, DineEquity is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. For more information on DineEquity, visit the Company's Web site located at www.dineequity.com.

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SOURCE DineEquity, Inc.

 

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