"Our Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations are 100 percent open for business and we look forward to continuing to deliver an excellent dining experience that our guests have grown to love," a company statement said. Based in Glendale, CA, DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), operates restaurants under both the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP brands. The company said that IHOP will add between 80 and 95 restaurants, the majority of which are expected to open in the U.S. That figure is an increase from a number of 75 to 90 restaurants. "We are investing in the empowerment of our brands by improving overall franchisee financial health, closing under performing restaurants and enhancing the supply chain. We are focusing on operations and elevating the guest experience, whether in our restaurants or off-premise.