Growth Analytics Manager (Hybrid) for Applebee's & IHOP

Dine Brands Global; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine Brands Global, based in Pasadena, California, seeks a Manager, Business Analytics to deliver insights across Applebee's and IHOP. You will translate data into actionable recommendations, support planning and reviews, and partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize sales, traffic, profitability, and growth across brands.

The role combines hands-on analytics with business storytelling, contributing to forecasting, KPI development, dashboards, and strategic initiatives that drive

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business analytics, finance, strategy, or BI.
• Experience in restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit operations preferred.
• Proficiency with BI tools and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and storytelling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance across Applebee's and IHOP brands; translate sales, traffic, profitability, and behavior into insights.
• Develop clear narratives to help stakeholders understand drivers, opportunities and risks.
• Partner with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Development, and Consumer Insights on programs and promotions.
• Support executive reviews, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses for decision making.
• Identify trends and risks through ongoing KPI monitoring and analysis.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and standard reporting frameworks.
• Ensure data accuracy by partnering with BI and IT teams; validate reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication & storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dine Brands Global, based in Pasadena, California, seeks a Manager, Business Analytics to deliver insights across Applebee's and IHOP. You will translate data into actionable recommendations, support planning and reviews, and partner with cross‑functional teams to optimize sales, traffic, profitability, and growth across brands.

The role combines hands-on analytics with business storytelling, contributing to forecasting, KPI development, dashboards, and strategic initiatives that drive