8-K filed September 25, 2024, 7:59 PM ET ticker DIN CIK 0000049754

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IHOP President Jay Johns to retire Jan 6, 2025; Lawrence Kim (YUM! alum) named successor

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Jay Johns will retire as IHOP President effective Jan 6, 2025 after nearly 6 years in role and 16 years at Dine Brands.
Lawrence Kim, former Chief Innovation Officer at YUM! Brands, appointed President Designee from Oct 21, 2024, assuming full role on Jan 6, 2025.
Johns will remain as a consultant until March 2025 to assist transition.
Under Johns, IHOP grew to over 1,800 restaurants globally, launched loyalty program, and expanded menu.

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Appointed

Lawrence Y. Kim

President, IHOP Business Unit

DIN · Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Effective: 2025-01-06
Filed: September 25, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Upon Mr. Johns’ retirement, Lawrence Y. Kim will serve as President, IHOP Business Unit.

Departed

Jay D. Johns

President, IHOP Business Unit

DIN · Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Effective: 2025-01-06
Successor: Lawrence Y. Kim
Filed: September 25, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On September 20, 2024, Jay D. Johns, President, IHOP Business Unit, of Dine Brands Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), notified the Corporation of his retirement, effective January 6, 2025.

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Lawrence Y. Kim was appointed as President, IHOP Business Unit at Dine Brands Global, Inc..

Upon Mr. Johns’ retirement, Lawrence Y. Kim will serve as President, IHOP Business Unit.

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Jay D. Johns retired as President, IHOP Business Unit at Dine Brands Global, Inc..

On September 20, 2024, Jay D. Johns, President, IHOP Business Unit, of Dine Brands Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Corporation”), notified the Corporation of his retirement, effective January 6, 2025.

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