Toast, the digital technology platform built for hospitality, announced an agreement with Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, to implement Toast technology at Applebee’s locations nationwide. In addition to Toast point-of-sale (POS) terminals, Applebee’s restaurants will use Toast Go® handhelds, Toast’s Kitchen Display Systems (KDS), and Restaurant Management Suite Enterprise.
Applebee’s, one of America’s largest casual dining restaurants, will utilize Toast technology to strengthen operational flexibility, provide greater ease of use and responsiveness, improve labor efficiency, and enhance the overall guest experience.
“This is a crucial step in the evolution of our 45-year-old brand,” said Justin Skelton, Chief Information Officer at Dine Brands. “POS and KDS systems are essential to efficient operations and can have major impacts on both the guest and team member experience. We look forward to working with Toast to enhance Applebee’s technology capabilities.”