News Release

DineEquity, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2011 Financial and Operating Results

August 2, 2011

GLENDALE, CA, Aug 02, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --

DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

"Our second quarter results demonstrate another impressive performance by the team at Applebee's, where we have now seen a full year of positive same-restaurant sales growth, evidence that our brand revitalization strategies are working and that guests are enthusiastically reengaging with Applebee's," said Julia Stewart, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "While we are disappointed with IHOP's results, we believe we have identified the issues that need to be addressed to develop and execute a plan to restore same-restaurant sales growth at IHOP, the leader in family dining. Overall, we continue to make progress delivering against our strategic priorities giving us the confidence to reiterate all of the elements of our full-year outlook. In the quarter we announced another significant refranchising agreement at Applebee's, taking us closer to our goal of becoming a more fully franchised system. We also announced international expansion plans for both Applebee's and IHOP, and I am optimistic about the long-term potential these developments hold for DineEquity as we continue to focus on value, innovation and differentiation within both of our brands."

DineEquity's financial performance included the following highlights:

--  Applebee's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales increased 3.1%
    compared to the same period in 2010. Applebee's performance
    represented the fourth consecutive quarter of positive same-restaurant
    sales. Results were unfavorably impacted by the shift of the Easter
    holiday from the first quarter of 2010 to the second quarter of 2011.
    Excluding the negative impact of this holiday shift, same-restaurant
    sales would have been 3.8% for the quarter. Year-to-date, Applebee's
    domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales increased 3.5%.


--  IHOP's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales decreased 2.9% for
    the second quarter compared to the same period in 2010. Results were
    positively impacted by the shift of the Easter holiday (the opposite
    direction from Applebee's). Excluding the impact of the holiday shift,
    IHOP's same-restaurant sales would have declined 3.4% for the quarter.
    Year-to-date, IHOP's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales
    decreased 2.8%.


--  Total debt was reduced by $189.4 million over the first six months of
    2011 as a result of net cash proceeds and financing obligation
    reductions from the sale of 65 Applebee's company-operated
    restaurants, cash on hand, and free cash flow. The company reduced
    term loan balances by $110.0 million, retired $39.8 million of the
    9.5% senior notes and $39.6 million of financing and capital lease
    obligations in the first half of the year.


--  Adjusted net income available to common stockholders was $16.6 million
    for the second quarter 2011, compared to $15.7 million for the same
    quarter in 2010. The increase in net income was primarily due to
    elimination of the dividend on Series A perpetual preferred stock and
    lower cash interest expense, partially offset by lower profit due to
    refranchising of 148 Applebee's company-operated restaurants and a
    higher tax rate. Our non-GAAP effective tax rate for the second
    quarter 2011 was 42%. This rate was higher than our expected full year
    rate of 36% primarily due to the timing of discrete quarterly state
    tax charges, impacting our adjusted EPS by $0.10 per diluted share.
    Adjusted EPS was $0.90 per share for the quarter. With a normalized
    tax rate, adjusted EPS would have been $1.00 per diluted share.


    For the first six months of 2011, adjusted net income available to
    common stockholders was $42.7 million, or $2.33 per diluted share
    compared to $34.4 million, or $1.97 per diluted share, in the same
    period in 2010. This increase was primarily due to the elimination of
    the dividend on Series A perpetual preferred stock and lower cash
    interest expense, partially offset by lower segment profit due to
    refranchising. (See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.)


--  Net loss available to common stockholders was $0.3 million, or $0.02
    per diluted share, for the second quarter 2011, compared to net income
    of $7.4 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the same quarter in
    2010. The decrease was due in part to closure charges related to the
    termination of the sublease of the space currently occupied by
    Applebee's restaurant support center in Lenexa, Kansas and lower
    segment profit as a result of refranchising a total of 148 restaurants
    (of which 83 were completed in the fourth quarter of 2010 and 65 were
    completed in the first quarter of 2011). These items were partially
    offset by lower interest expense and the elimination of the dividend
    on Series A perpetual preferred stock as a result of redeeming this
    security in the fourth quarter of 2010.


    For the first six months of 2011, net income available to common
    stockholders was $27.9 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, compared
    to $20.3 million, or $1.16 per diluted share. The increase was due in
    part to a gain on the sale of 65 Applebee's company-operated
    restaurants, lower interest expense, the elimination of the dividend
    on Series A perpetual preferred stock and a lower tax rate. These
    items were partially offset by impairment and closure charges on the
    termination of the Lenexa lease, higher debt extinguishment charges,
    and lower segment profit largely driven by refranchising.


--  IHOP franchisees and its area licensee opened 25 new restaurants
    worldwide in the first six months of 2011, in line with our full-year
    IHOP development outlook of 55 to 65 restaurants.


--  Applebee's company-operated restaurant operating margin was 13.4% in
    the second quarter 2011 compared to 14.1% for the second quarter 2010.
    The unfavorable comparison was primarily due to increasing commodity
    costs, higher training and staffing levels, higher utility rates and
    facility costs, partially offset by a price increase of 1.8% and
    refranchising of lower margin restaurants. For the first six months of
    2011, Applebee's company-operated restaurant operating margin was
    14.5% compared to 14.4% for the same period in 2010.


--  Consolidated general and administrative expenses increased 3.8% to
    $38.5 million for the second quarter 2011 compared to the second
    quarter of 2010. For the year-to-date period, consolidated general and
    administrative expenses decreased $1.0 million to $76.4 million versus
    the same period in 2010.


--  For the first half of 2011, cash flows from operating activities were
    $48.2 million, consolidated capital expenditures were $13.5 million,
    and free cash flow was $41.7 million. (See "Non-GAAP Financial
    Measures" below.)



Same-Restaurant Sales Performance

Applebee's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales increased 3.1% for the second quarter 2011, which represented the fourth consecutive quarter of positive same-restaurant sales. The same-restaurant sales performance was driven by increases in average guest check and guest traffic. Domestic franchise same-restaurant sales increased 3.5% and company-operated Applebee's same-restaurant sales increased 0.7% for the second quarter 2011 compared to the same quarter in 2010. Applebee's marketing efforts during the quarter included "2 for $20 Flavors of Bourbon Street" and "Sizzling Entrees" as well as other marketing and promotional activities.

IHOP's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales decreased 2.9% for the second quarter 2011 compared to the same quarter in 2010. Same-restaurant sales reflect a higher average guest check and declines in traffic. Despite representing a significant portion of sales mix, "Chicken and Waffles" and "Double Cheese Scrambles" did not generate overall increases in sales.

Sale of 66 Applebee's Company-Operated Restaurants

On May 31, 2011, DineEquity announced that it had entered into an asset purchase agreement with Apple American Group LLC for the sale of 66 Applebee's company-operated restaurants located in New England. The transaction is expected to result in net proceeds after taxes of approximately $49 million and reduce DineEquity's sale-leaseback related financing obligations by approximately $12 million, of which $9 million will be removed from DineEquity's balance sheet. The Company expects to pay approximately $9 million related to the settlement of net working capital liabilities and deal costs. Additionally, the sale of these Applebee's company-operated restaurants will result in approximately $3 million in annualized general and administrative savings. The Company anticipates closing this transaction by the end of the year.

Other Q2 Highlights

On May 9, 2011 IHOP announced the launch of the new IHOP at HOME(TM) line of premium frozen breakfast items that are inspired by the innovative and craveable flavors for which IHOP is known. The IHOP at HOME(TM) products such as French Toast Stuffed Pastries, Omelet Crispers and Griddle 'n Sausage Wraps are now available at more than 3,000 Wal-Mart locations nationwide.

On June 20, 2011 the Company announced that IHOP had entered into a multi-restaurant franchise agreement for the development of 40 new IHOP restaurants in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain and Egypt. Development of all 40 restaurants will occur over the next five years, with some restaurants opening in as little as 12 months.

On July 21, 2011 the Company announced that Applebee's had entered into a multi-restaurant franchise agreement for the development of ten new Applebee's restaurants in Egypt.

2011 Financial Performance Outlook

--  Reiterated consolidated cash from operations to range between $125 and
    $135 million.


--  Reiterated that approximately $13 million is expected to be generated
    from the structural run-off of the Company's long-term receivables.


--  Reiterated consolidated capital expenditures of approximately $26
    million.


--  Reiterated consolidated free cash flow (see "References to Non-GAAP
    Information" below) to range between $112 and $122 million. The
    Company's primary use of cash will be funding further debt reduction.


--  Reiterated Applebee's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales
    performance to range between 2% and 4%.


--  Reiterated IHOP's domestic system-wide same-restaurant sales
    performance to range between positive 1% and negative 2%. For the full
    year, the Company expects IHOP to perform at the low end of the
    range.


--  Reiterated restaurant operating margin at Applebee's company-operated
    restaurants to range between 14.8% and 15.2%.


--  Reiterated consolidated general & administrative expense to range
    between $157 and $160 million, including non-cash stock-based
    compensation expense and depreciation of approximately $18 million.


--  Reiterated consolidated interest expense to range between $134 and
    $139 million, of which approximately $7 million is expected to be
    non-cash interest expense.


--  Reiterated Applebee's franchisees to develop between 24 and 28 new
    restaurants, approximately half of which are expected to open
    internationally.


--  Reiterated IHOP franchisees to develop between 55 and 65 new
    restaurants, the majority of which are expected to be opened in the
    U.S.


--  Reiterated an income tax rate of 36% for 2011.


--  Reiterated full-year weighted average diluted shares outstanding to be
    approximately 18.3 million shares.



The Company's 2011 financial performance guidance excludes any impact from the future sales of Applebee's company-operated restaurants, the timing of which could be highly variable due to factors including the economy, the availability of buyer financing, acceptable valuations, and the operating wherewithal of the acquiring franchisee. Should additional Applebee's company-operated restaurants be sold this year, DineEquity plans to update its performance guidance accordingly, in conjunction with its regular quarterly reporting schedule, following any transaction announcement.

Investor Conference Call Today

The Company will host an investor conference call today (Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its second quarter 2011 results. To participate on the call, please dial (888) 680-0890 and reference pass code 74542624. A live webcast of the call will be available on DineEquity's Web site at www.dineequity.com, and may be accessed by visiting Calls & Presentations under the site's Investor Information section. A telephonic replay of the call may be accessed through August 9, 2011 by dialing 888-286-8010 and referencing pass code 82624316. An online archive of the webcast also will be available on the Investor Information section of DineEquity's Web site.

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 3,500 restaurants combined, 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan" and other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied in such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the effect of general economic conditions; the Company's substantial indebtedness; risk of future impairment charges; the Company's results in any given period differing from guidance provided to the public; the highly competitive nature of the restaurant business; the Company's business strategy failing to achieve anticipated results; risks associated with the restaurant industry; shortages or interruptions in the supply or delivery of food; changing health or dietary preferences; harm to our brands' reputation; litigation; environmental liability; liability relating to employees; failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations; failure to effectively implement restaurant development plans; concentration of Applebee's franchised restaurants in a limited number of franchisees; credit risk from IHOP franchisees operating under our previous business model; termination or non-renewal of franchise agreements; franchisees breaching their franchise agreements; changes in the number and quality of franchisees; inability of franchisees to fund capital expenditures; third-party claims with respect to intellectual property assets; heavy dependence on information technology; failure to protect the integrity and security of individually identifiable information; and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This news release includes references to the Company's non-GAAP financial measures "adjusted net income available to common stockholders (adjusted EPS)," "EBITDA," and "free cash flow." "Adjusted EPS" is computed for a given period is computed by deducting from net income (loss) available to common stockholders for such period the effect of any impairment and closure charges, any gain or loss related to debt extinguishment, any intangible asset amortization, any non-cash interest expense, any debt modification costs and any gain or loss related to the disposition of assets incurred in such period. This is presented on an aggregate basis and a per share (diluted) basis. The Company defines "EBITDA" for a given period is defined as income before income taxes less interest expense, loss on retirement of debt and Series A preferred stock, depreciation and amortization, impairment and closure charges, stock-based compensation, gain/loss on sale of assets and other charge backs as defined by its credit agreement. "Free cash flow" for a given period is defined as cash provided by operating activities, plus receipts from notes and equipment contracts receivable ("long-term notes receivable"), less dividends paid and capital expenditures. Management utilizes EBITDA for debt covenant purposes and free cash flow to determine the amount of cash remaining for general corporate and strategic purposes after the receipts from long-term notes receivable, and the funding of operating activities, capital expenditures and preferred dividends. Management believes this information is helpful to investors to determine the Company's adherence to debt covenants and the Company's cash available for these purposes. Adjusted EPS, EBITDA and free cash flow are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.

                      DINEEQUITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 (Unaudited)

                             Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended
                                 June 30,                  June 30,
                         ------------------------  ------------------------
                             2011         2010         2011         2010
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Segment Revenues:
  Franchise revenues     $    98,551  $    93,327  $   203,103  $   188,694
  Company restaurant
   sales                     134,634      210,694      289,337      435,309
  Rental revenues             31,624       32,187       63,840       66,119
  Financing revenues           3,529        3,928       12,258        8,078
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total segment
     revenues                268,338      340,136      568,538      698,200
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Segment Expenses:
  Franchise expenses          26,207       26,027       53,650       50,865
  Company restaurant
   expenses                  117,279      182,064      249,045      374,621
  Rental expenses             24,566       24,645       49,213       49,709
  Financing expenses               1            2        5,576          471
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
    Total segment
     expenses                168,053      232,738      357,484      475,666
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
  Gross segment profit       100,285      107,398      211,054      222,534
  General and
   administrative
   expenses                   38,450       37,034       76,419       77,400
  Interest expense            32,867       43,668       69,173       88,716
  Impairment and closure
   charges                    21,816        1,871       26,754        2,582
  Debt modification costs         10            --        4,124            --
  Amortization of
   intangible assets           3,075        3,076        6,150        6,153
  Loss (gain) on
   extinguishment of debt        939       (1,055)       7,885       (4,640)
  Loss (gain) on
   disposition of assets       1,291          431      (22,463)         178
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Income before income
 taxes                         1,837       22,373       43,012       52,145
Provision for income
 taxes                        (1,489)      (8,332)     (12,965)     (18,433)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net income               $       348  $    14,041  $    30,047  $    33,712
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

Net (loss) income
 available to common
 stockholders
Net income               $       348  $    14,041  $    30,047  $    33,712
  Less: Series A
   preferred stock
   dividends                       --       (5,700)           --      (11,460)
  Less: Accretion of
   Series B preferred
   stock                        (639)        (603)      (1,268)      (1,198)
  Less: Net loss (income)
   allocated to unvested
   participating
   restricted stock                7         (296)        (846)        (801)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net (loss) income
 available to common
 stockholders            $      (284) $     7,442  $    27,933  $    20,253
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
Net (loss) income
 available to common
 stockholders per share
  Basic                  $     (0.02) $      0.43  $      1.56  $      1.18
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
  Diluted                $     (0.02) $      0.42  $      1.53  $      1.16
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
Weighted average shares
 outstanding
  Basic                       18,072       17,226       17,884       17,119
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========
  Diluted                     18,072       17,560       18,280       17,476
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========


                     DINEEQUITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
             (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
                                                               December 31,
                                               June 30, 2011       2010
                                               -------------  -------------
                                                (Unaudited)
                     Assets
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents                  $      34,522  $     102,309
    Restricted cash                                       91            854
    Receivables, net                                  71,866         98,776
    Inventories                                       10,570         10,757
    Prepaid income taxes                              13,118         34,094
    Prepaid gift cards                                24,094         27,465
    Prepaid expenses                                  13,776         14,602
    Deferred income taxes                             39,255         24,301
    Assets held for sale                              42,678         37,944
                                               -------------  -------------
      Total current assets                           249,970        351,102
                                               -------------  -------------
Non-current restricted cash                               49            778
Restricted assets related to captive insurance
 subsidiary                                            3,839          3,562
Long-term receivables                                234,323        239,945
Property and equipment, net                          531,805        612,175
Goodwill                                             697,470        697,470
Other intangible assets, net                         828,167        835,879
Other assets, net                                    114,773        115,730
                                               -------------  -------------
Total assets                                   $   2,660,396  $   2,856,641
                                               =============  =============
      Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
    Current maturities of long-term debt       $       7,420  $       9,000
    Accounts payable                                  26,668         32,724
    Accrued employee compensation and benefits        21,892         32,846
    Gift card liability                               75,789        124,972
    Accrued interest payable                          13,455         17,482
    Current maturities of capital lease and
     financing obligations                            15,017         16,556
    Facility closure liability                        20,560              --
    Other accrued expenses                            27,411         31,502
                                               -------------  -------------
      Total current liabilities                      208,212        265,082
                                               -------------  -------------
Long-term debt, less current maturities            1,479,489      1,631,469
Financing obligations, less current maturities       204,327        237,826
Capital lease obligations, less current
 maturities                                          139,363        144,016
Deferred income taxes                                388,058        375,697
Other liabilities                                    114,719        118,972
                                               -------------  -------------
      Total liabilities                            2,534,168      2,773,062
Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
    Convertible preferred stock, Series B, at
     accreted value, 10,000,000 shares
     authorized; 35,000 shares issued; June 30,
     2011: 34,900 shares outstanding; December
     31, 2010: 35,000 shares outstanding              43,203         42,055
    Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000
     shares authorized; June 30, 2011:
     24,691,059 shares issued and 18,556,873
     shares outstanding; December 31, 2010:
     24,382,991 shares issued and 18,183,083
     shares outstanding                                  247            243
    Additional paid-in-capital                       203,495        192,214
    Retained earnings                                153,029        124,250
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss                (262)          (282)
    Treasury stock, at cost (June 30, 2011:
     6,134,178 shares; December 31, 2010:
     6,199,908 shares)                              (273,484)      (274,901)
                                               -------------  -------------
Total stockholders' equity                           126,228         83,579
                                               -------------  -------------
      Total liabilities and stockholders'
       equity                                  $   2,660,396  $   2,856,641
                                               =============  =============


                     DINEEQUITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                               (In thousands)
                                (Unaudited)
                                                 Six Months Ended June 30,
                                               ----------------------------
                                                    2011           2010
                                               -------------  -------------
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income                                     $      30,047  $      33,712
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
   flows provided by operating activities
    Depreciation and amortization                     26,339         32,164
    Non-cash interest expense                          2,988         20,621
    Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt              7,885         (4,640)
    Impairment and closure charges                    26,540          2,196
    Debt modification costs                            4,124              --
    Deferred income taxes                             (2,592)       (13,299)
    Non-cash stock-based compensation expense          5,063          7,300
    Tax benefit from stock-based compensation          6,021          1,249
    Excess tax benefit from stock options
     exercised                                        (5,687)        (1,968)
    (Gain) loss on disposition of assets             (22,463)           178
    Other                                             (4,008)          (276)
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities
      Receivables                                     26,337         27,693
      Inventories                                     (1,053)           246
      Prepaid expenses                                 4,067          1,649
      Current income tax receivables and
       payables                                       22,052         10,310
      Accounts payable                                (8,042)        (7,196)
      Accrued employee compensation and
       benefits                                      (10,955)        (7,073)
      Gift card liability                            (49,183)       (44,523)
      Other accrued expenses                          (9,292)        (8,068)
                                               -------------  -------------
        Cash flows provided by operating
         activities                                   48,188         50,275
                                               -------------  -------------
Cash flows from investing activities
    Additions to property and equipment              (13,510)        (6,859)
    Proceeds from sale of property and
     equipment and assets held for sale               55,494          2,583
    Principal receipts from notes, equipment
     contracts and other long-term receivables         7,055         10,818
    Other                                               (574)         1,121
                                               -------------  -------------
        Cash flows provided by investing
         activities                                   48,465          7,663
                                               -------------  -------------
Cash flows from financing activities
    Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt          25,000              --
    Repayment of long-term debt                     (178,437)       (74,359)
    Principal payments on capital lease and
     financing obligations                            (6,764)        (7,946)
    Dividends paid                                         --        (11,400)
    Payment of debt modification and issuance
     costs                                           (12,316)             --
    Repurchase of restricted stock                    (4,742)          (832)
    Proceeds from stock options exercised              6,240          1,953
    Excess tax benefit from stock options
     exercised                                         5,687          1,968
    Change in restricted cash                          1,492         14,778
    Other                                               (600)          (294)
                                               -------------  -------------
        Cash flows used in financing activities     (164,440)       (76,132)
                                               -------------  -------------
    Net change in cash and cash equivalents          (67,787)       (18,194)
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
     period                                          102,309         82,314
                                               -------------  -------------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $      34,522  $      64,120
                                               =============  =============


                         NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
                  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 (Unaudited)

Reconciliation of (i) net income (loss) available to common stockholders to (ii) net income available to common stockholders excluding impairment and closure charges, loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, amortization of intangible assets, non-cash interest expense, debt modification costs and loss (gain) on disposition of assets, and related per share data:

                            Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended
                                 June 30,                  June 30,
                         ------------------------  ------------------------
                             2011         2010         2011         2010
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net income (loss)
 available to common
 stockholders, as
 reported                $      (284) $     7,442  $    27,933  $    20,253
Impairment and closure
 charges                      21,823        1,687       26,540        2,196
Loss (gain) on
 extinguishment of debt          939       (1,055)       7,885       (4,640)
Amortization of
 intangible assets             3,075        3,076        6,150        6,153
Non-cash interest expense      1,571       10,250        2,988       20,621
Debt modification costs           10            --        4,124            --
Loss (gain) on
 disposition of assets         1,291          364      (22,463)         178
Income tax benefit
 (provision)                 (11,426)      (5,700)     (10,039)      (9,754)
Net income allocated to
 unvested participating
 restricted stock               (437)        (327)        (446)        (562)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Net income available to
 common stockholders, as
 adjusted                $    16,562  $    15,737  $    42,672  $    34,445
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

       Diluted net income available to common stockholders per share:
Net income available to
 common stockholders , as
 reported                    $ (0.02)      $ 0.42       $ 1.53       $ 1.16
Impairment and closure
 charges                        0.72         0.06         0.84         0.08
Loss (gain) on
 extinguishment of debt         0.03        (0.04)        0.25        (0.16)
Amortization of
 intangible assets              0.10         0.11         0.20         0.21
Non-cash interest expense       0.05         0.35         0.10         0.71
Debt modification costs            --            --         0.13            --
Loss (gain) on
 disposition of assets          0.04         0.01        (0.72)        0.01
Net income allocated to
 unvested participating
 restricted stock              (0.02)       (0.02)       (0.02)       (0.03)
Change due to increase in
 net income                        --         0.01         0.02        (0.01)
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Diluted net income
 available to common
 stockholders per share,
 as adjusted                  $ 0.90       $ 0.90       $ 2.33       $ 1.97
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

Numerator for basic EPS-
 income available to
 common stockholders, as
 adjusted                   $ 16,562     $ 15,737     $ 42,672     $ 34,445
Effect of unvested
 participating restricted
 stock using the two-
 class method                      7           11           66           28
Effect of dilutive
 securities:
Stock options                      --            --            --            --
Convertible Series B
 preferred stock                   --            --        1,268            --
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Numerator for diluted
 EPS-income available to
 common stockholders
 after assumed
 conversions, as adjusted   $ 16,569     $ 15,748     $ 44,006     $ 34,473
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========

Denominator for basic
 EPS-weighted-average
 shares                       18,072       17,226       17,884       17,119
Effect of dilutive
 securities:
Stock options                    341          334          396          357
Convertible Series B
 preferred stock                   --            --          624            --
                         -----------  -----------  -----------  -----------
Denominator for diluted
 EPS-weighted-average
 shares and assumed
 conversions                  18,413       17,560       18,904       17,476
                         ===========  ===========  ===========  ===========



                         NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
                               (In thousands)
                                 (Unaudited)

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP income (loss) before income taxes to EBITDA:

                                                 Six Months   Twelve Months
                                                   Ended          Ended
                                               June 30, 2011  June 30, 2011
                                               -------------  -------------
U.S. GAAP income (loss) before income taxes    $      43,012  $     (21,213)
Interest charges                                      78,697        171,071
Loss on retirement of debt and Series A
 Preferred Stock                                       7,885        119,529
Depreciation and amortization                         26,339         55,603
Non-cash stock-based compensation                      5,063         10,849
Impairment and closure charges                        26,533         27,819
Other                                                  4,978          6,013
Gain on sale of assets                               (22,463)       (36,213)
                                               -------------  -------------
EBITDA                                         $     170,044  $     333,458
                                               =============  =============

Reconciliation of the Company's cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:

                                                 Six Months Ended June 30,
                                               ----------------------------
                                                    2011           2010
                                               -------------  -------------
Cash flows from operating activities           $      48,188  $      50,275
Principal receipts from notes, equipment
 contracts and other long-term receivables             7,055         10,818
Dividends paid                                             --        (11,400)
Capital expenditures                                 (13,510)        (6,859)
                                               -------------  -------------
Free cash flow                                 $      41,733  $      42,834
                                               =============  =============

Restaurant Data

The following table sets forth, for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the number of effective restaurants in the Applebee's and IHOP systems and information regarding the percentage change in sales at those restaurants compared to the same periods in the prior year. "Effective restaurants" are the number of restaurants in a given period, adjusted to account for restaurants open for only a portion of the period. Information is presented for all effective restaurants in the IHOP and Applebee's systems, which includes restaurants owned by the Company, as well as those owned by franchisees and area licensees. Sales at restaurants that are owned by franchisees and area licensees are not attributable to the Company. However, we believe that presentation of this information is useful in analyzing our revenues because franchisees and area licensees pay us royalties and advertising fees that are generally based on a percentage of their sales, as well as rental payments under leases that are usually based on a percentage of their sales. Management also uses this information to make decisions about future plans for the development of additional restaurants as well as evaluation of current operations.

                         Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                              June 30,                    June 30,
                     -------------------------   -------------------------
                         2011          2010          2011          2010
                     -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
Applebee's Restaurant
 Data                                     (unaudited)
Effective
 restaurants(a)
  Franchise                1,767         1,607         1,753         1,605
  Company                    244           393           257           395
                     -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
    Total                  2,011         2,000         2,010         2,000
                     ===========   ===========   ===========   ===========
System-wide(b)
  Sales percentage
   change(c)                 3.8%        (2.5)%          4.1%         (2.9)%
  Domestic same-
   restaurant sales
   percentage
   change(d)                 3.1%         (1.6)%         3.5%         (2.2)%
Franchise(b)(e)(g)
  Sales percentage
   change(c)                13.5%        (1.8)%         13.3%         (2.1)%
  Same-restaurant
   sales percentage
   change(d)                 3.5%         (1.3)%         3.9%         (2.0)%
  Average weekly
   domestic unit
   sales (in
   thousands)        $      46.8   $      45.7   $      48.5   $      46.9
Company(f)(g)
  Sales percentage
   change(c)               (36.9)%        (5.2)%       (34.1)%        (5.8)%
  Same-restaurant
   sales percentage
   change(d)                 0.7%         (2.6)%         0.7%         (3.0)%
  Average weekly
   domestic unit
   sales (in
   thousands)        $      41.1   $      40.4   $      41.8   $      41.5

                         Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                              June 30,                    June 30,
                     -------------------------   -------------------------
                         2011          2010          2011          2010
                     -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
IHOP Restaurant Data                      (unaudited)
Effective
 restaurants(a)
  Franchise                1,339         1,290         1,334         1,285
  Company                     10            12            10            12
  Area license               163           164           164           164
                     -----------   -----------   -----------   -----------
    Total                  1,512         1,466         1,508         1,461
                     ===========   ===========   ===========   ===========
System-wide(b)
  Sales percentage
   change(c)                 1.1%          4.1%          1.2%          3.7%
  Domestic same-
   restaurant sales
   percentage
   change(d)                (2.9)%        (0.1)%        (2.8)%        (0.7)%
Franchise(b)(e)(g)
  Sales percentage
   change(c)                 0.9%          4.4%          1.2%          3.7%
  Same-restaurant
   sales percentage
   change(d)                (2.8)%        (0.1)%        (2.8)%        (0.7)%
  Average weekly
   domestic unit
   sales (in
   thousands)        $      34.2   $      35.1   $      34.7   $      35.6

Company(f)(g)               n.m.          n.m.          n.m.          n.m.

Area License(e)
  Sales percentage
   change(c)                 3.0%          1.0%          1.6%          3.7%


(a) "Effective restaurants" are the number of restaurants in a given fiscal period adjusted to account for restaurants open for only a portion of the period. Information is presented for all effective restaurants in the IHOP and Applebee's systems, which includes restaurants owned by the Company as well as those owned by franchisees and area licensees.

(b) "System-wide" sales are retail sales at IHOP and Applebee's restaurants operated by franchisees and IHOP restaurants operated by area licensees, as reported to the Company, in addition to retail sales at company-operated restaurants. Sales at restaurants that are owned by franchisees and area licensees are not attributable to the Company.

(c) "Sales percentage change" reflects, for each category of restaurants, the percentage change in sales in any given fiscal period compared to the prior fiscal period for all restaurants in that category.

(d) "Same-restaurant sales percentage change" reflects the percentage change in sales, in any given fiscal period compared to the same weeks in the prior year, for restaurants that have been operated throughout both fiscal periods that are being compared and have been open for at least 18 months. Because of new unit openings and restaurant closures, the restaurants open throughout both fiscal periods being compared may be different from period to period. Same-restaurant sales percentage change does not include data on IHOP restaurants located in Florida.

(e)

                             Three Months Ended June  Six Months Ended June
                                       30,                     30,
                             ----------------------- -----------------------
Reported sales (unaudited)       2011        2010        2011        2010
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                              (In millions)
Applebee's franchise
 restaurant sales            $     987.7 $     870.2 $   2,024.5 $   1,787.4
IHOP franchise restaurant
 sales                       $     594.8 $     589.2 $   1,202.8 $   1,188.9
IHOP area license restaurant
 sales                       $      56.6 $      55.0 $     116.9 $     115.1


(f) Sales percentage change and same-restaurant sales percentage change for IHOP company-operated restaurants are not meaningful ("n.m.") due to the relatively small number and test-market nature of the restaurants, along with the periodic inclusion of restaurants reacquired from franchisees that are temporarily operated by the Company.

(g) The sales percentage change for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011 for Applebee's franchise and company-operated restaurants was impacted by the franchising of 65 company-operated restaurants during the first quarter of 2011 and 83 company-operated restaurants in 2010.

                      DINEEQUITY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                               RESTAURANT DATA

The following table summarizes our restaurant development activity:

                               Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended June
                                    June 30,                   30,
                             ----------------------  ----------------------
                                2011        2010        2011        2010
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                                               (unaudited)
Applebee's Restaurant
 Development Activity
Beginning of period               2,011       1,999       2,010       2,008
New openings
  Franchisee-developed                5           5           8           8
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total new openings                5           5           8           8
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Closings
  Company                             --           --           --          (6)
  Franchise                          (4)         (3)         (6)         (9)
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total closings                   (4)         (3)         (6)        (15)
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
End of period                     2,012       2,001       2,012       2,001
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
Summary-end of period
Franchise                         1,768       1,608       1,768       1,608
Company                             244         393         244         393
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total                         2,012       2,001       2,012       2,001
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========


                               Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended
                                    June 30,                June 30,
                             ----------------------  ----------------------
                                2011        2010        2011        2010
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
                                               (unaudited)
IHOP Restaurant Development
 Activity
Beginning of period               1,513       1,461       1,504       1,456
New openings
  Franchisee-developed               12          20          23          26
  Area license                        --           1           2           2
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total new openings               12          21          25          28
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
Closings
  Company                             --          (2)          --          (2)
  Franchise                           --          (2)         (3)         (3)
  Area license                       (3)         (2)         (4)         (3)
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total closings                   (3)         (6)         (7)         (8)
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
End of period                     1,522       1,476       1,522       1,476
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
Summary-end of period
Franchise                         1,349       1,303       1,349       1,303
Company                              11          10          11          10
Area license                        162         163         162         163
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
    Total                         1,522       1,476       1,522       1,476
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========


SOURCE: DineEquity, Inc.