Dine Brands Global, Inc.
Dine Brands Global operates IHOP and Applebee's franchises with minimal direct government dependence or political exposure.
BusinessWhat DIN does
Dine Brands Global is a restaurant franchisor operating approximately 3,600 IHOP and Applebee's locations globally. Revenue derives primarily from franchise royalties, rent, and fees rather than company-operated stores. The business model is asset-light, relying on franchisee capital and operations.
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Lifetime Government AwardsDIN federal contracts
DIN doesn't hold direct federal contracts.
Verified via USASpending.gov: $0 reported in direct prime-contract awards. Companies in this position typically sell federal services indirectly through prime contractors and integrators (e.g., Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen, Microsoft Azure) or through commercial channels that don't appear in USASpending data.
Smart Money · 13F HoldingsHedge funds holding DIN
Congressional TradesWho in Congress is trading DIN
Corporate Insiders · Form 4What CEOs, CFOs, and directors are doing with their own stock
No Form 4 activity recorded in the last 180 days.
Bills to WatchLegislation flagged by our analysis
Political ProfileWhere DIN sits in Washington
DIN stock is primarily driven by same-store sales, franchisee health, and consumer discretionary spending. Political/regulatory events have minimal direct impact on valuation relative to operational and macro factors.
Regulatory ExposureThreats & opportunities
Regulatory threats
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Regulatory opportunities
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LobbyingWho's hired to advocate for DIN
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