Manager, Business Analytics

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

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.

Job Location Type

Hybrid

Manager, Business Analytics

The Manager, Business Analytics, plays a key role in delivering insights that support sales, traffic, profitability, and overall business performance across the Applebee's and IHOP portfolio.

This position partners closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Development, Consumer Insights, and other cross-functional teams to identify performance drivers, evaluate business initiatives, and translate data into actionable recommendations.

The Manager serves as a trusted analytics partner, leveraging data, business acumen, and analytical expertise to help stakeholders make informed decisions. This role combines hands-on analytical execution with business storytelling, supporting key business reviews, forecasting processes, and strategic initiatives that drive growth across both brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance across the Applebee's and IHOP brands, translating sales, traffic, guest behavior, profitability, and competitive trends into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop clear and compelling business narratives that help stakeholders understand performance drivers, opportunities, and risks.
• Partner with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Development, and Consumer Insights to evaluate promotions, menu innovation, media effectiveness, development initiatives, and other strategic programs.
• Support the development of executive business reviews, performance scorecards, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses used in business decision-making.
• Identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks through ongoing monitoring of key business metrics and performance indicators.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to evaluate business performance, identify growth opportunities, and support strategic decision-making across both brands.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of KPI definitions, reporting standards, and analytical frameworks to support consistent business measurement.
• Partner with Business Intelligence and IT teams to validate data accuracy, resolve reporting issues, and ensure confidence in business insights and reporting solutions.
• Support monthly sales forecast updates, annual planning activities, and long-range growth analyses by providing analytical insights and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentations that effectively communicate business performance to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity by investigating underlying business drivers, validating assumptions, and ensuring analytical accuracy.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve reporting, analytical processes, and business understanding through data, technology, and automation.
• Support enterprise and brand-level strategic initiatives by providing analytical expertise, performance measurement, and post-implementation evaluation.
• Act as a true “co-pilot” to the business, providing not only rock-solid analytics, but strategic recommendations and actions. Challenging standing assumptions and acting with an ownership mindset towards overall business performance and results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business analytics, finance, strategy, business intelligence, or related analytical discipline.
• Experience in restaurant, retail, hospitality, consumer services, franchised businesses, or other multi-unit operating environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor insights to different audiences.
• Experience working with large datasets and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy, or similar tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong PowerPoint presentation capabilities.
• Working knowledge of forecasting, financial analysis, and performance measurement concepts.
• Experience developing dashboards, scorecards, and performance reporting solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity with a willingness to dive deeply into data, challenge assumptions, and uncover meaningful business insights.
• Target base salary $115k-$130k depending on experience

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong business acumen and interest in consumer-facing brands.
• Ability to balance analytical rigor with practical business applications.
• Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Passion for leveraging data to drive business performance and support strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups without direct authority.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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