DineEquity, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops, franchises, and operates full-service restaurant chains in the United States and internationally. The company owns and operates two restaurant concepts, including Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar (Applebee's) in the bar and grill segment of the casual dining category of the restaurant industry; and International House of Pancakes (IHOP) in the family dining category of the restaurant industry. Its Applebee's restaurants offer food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage items, and table service. The company's IHOP restaurants feature full table service, and food and beverage offerings. As of March 01, 2013, it operated approximately 3,600 restaurants in 17 countries under the Applebee's and IHOP brands. The company was formerly known as IHOP Corp. and changed its name to DineEquity, Inc. in June 2008. DineEquity, Inc. was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Glendale, California.