DineEquity Reviews

Pros

You really get to do a lot, and a lot of responsibility is given to you. The benefits a re generous, and you really get the feeling of accomplishment.

Cons

This is a very lean company, too many people have too much to do. Too many chiefs, and not enough indians, needs a lot more support staff to help carry the load.

Pros

Computer software is newer and seems up-to-date.

Cons

No consistency in the management of staff even in the same depts! If you're talking job flexibility and perks - everything depends on who you report to. Little to no chance of promotion. Better like what you're doing when you're hired because, from what I've seen, that's as good as it gets.

Advice to Senior Management

Get with the times. It's 2011.

Pros

DineEquity values competition, and works very hard at leading the family dining segment. There is a lot of research and marketing undertook to maintain and increase this lead.

Cons

Executive management is adequate, at best. The CEO is invisible at most times, and the executives that are visible vary greatly in quality. While DineEquity is the umbrella company for both IHOP and Applebees, there is a very clean cut division between the two groups, even for the departments that function in the shared services segment.

Advice to Senior Management

Rash decisions undermine the work that has already been filtered down to the workers. There is still a lot to be done to improve morale at both campuses, and while we are all working towards the same goal there is a lot to be said about working together as a team.

Pros

You can meet alot of interesting people. It is good exercise!

Cons

No growth potential. Aching feet.

Advice to Senior Management

Offer support and praise for jobs well done. A very thankless job.

Pros

IHOP business is succesful and a leader in the family dining segemnt with a sttrong brand image.

Cons

the aquisition of Applebee's was a poor emotional decision.

Advice to Senior Management

keep you people and don't try to down size b/c some executives need to make themselves look good.