The Modernization of a Global Standard: Michelle Brampton’s Vision for the Future of WSET

The Modernization of a Global Standard: Michelle Brampton’s Vision for the Future of WSET

In a landmark interview with the drinks business podcast, Michelle Brampton, the Chief Executive Officer of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), articulated a comprehensive roadmap for the future of the world’s most influential drinks education body. Since assuming the mantle of leadership nearly four years ago, Brampton has spearheaded a profound transformation of […]


Dine Brands Charts a New Course: The Strategic Evolution of Applebee’s and IHOP through Dual-Branding, Modernization, and Corporate Acquisitions

Dine Brands Charts a New Course: The Strategic Evolution of Applebee’s and IHOP through Dual-Branding, Modernization, and Corporate Acquisitions

GLENDALE, CA – Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of iconic American restaurant chains Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar and IHOP, is signaling a major shift in its long-term growth strategy. Following its first-quarter earnings call for 2024, the company revealed an aggressive multi-pronged approach to revitalize its portfolio. This strategy focuses […]