Dine Brands International continues expansion with dual-brand locations in the Middle East

Dine Brands International continues expansion with dual-brand locations in the Middle East

GLENDALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)-- Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, announces today the opening of its dual-brand Applebee’s and IHOP location in the United Arab Emirates and plans to open a minimum of 4 additional locations in the Middle East in partnership with established franchisees Eagles Landing International Restaurants and Kout Food Group.

Eagles Landing International Restaurants opened its first dual-brand location in the United Arab Emirates at the Dubai Festival City Mall on January 21 and plans to open an additional location in Al Barsha, a lively residential community known for its vast shopping complex in west Dubai, later this year.

“We saw this as a phenomenal opportunity to bring two of the world’s favorite restaurant brands together as one dual-brand location. Both Applebee’s and IHOP will offer guests a delicious, everyday dining experience with a warm atmosphere and friendly service,” stated Mohamed Makawi, President and CEO of Eagles Landing International Restaurants.

Additionally, Kout Food Group, current Applebee’s franchisee based in Kuwait, has signed an agreement to incorporate IHOP into existing Applebee’s restaurants, turning them into dual-brand locations, with the option to develop standalone