John W. Peyton

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Dine Brands Global

Since January 2021

Age

58 years

Tenure

Has served as CEO of DIN since January 2021 and assumed additional leadership responsibilities as Interim President of Applebee’s in March 2025.

Also at Dine Brands Global

Lawrence Kim

President, IHOP Business Unit

VYC

Vance Y. Chang

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About

John W. Peyton is the Chief Executive Officer of Dine Brands Global, Inc., serving in this role since January 2021. At 58 years old, he leads the company with a breadth of executive experience and strategic insight, positioning DIN for sustained growth.

Before joining DIN, he held significant leadership positions including President and CEO of Realogy Franchise Group from 2016 to December 2020, and he spent 17 years at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide where he was instrumental in driving operational excellence through roles such as Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Vice President of Global Operations, and Chief Operations Officer for the North America Hotel Division.

Since joining DIN, Peyton has further extended his leadership portfolio by taking on the role of Interim President of Applebee’s in March 2025, reflecting his capability in managing multiple high-profile responsibilities. There is no available information on his personal educational background or other personal details.

$DIN Performance Under John W. Peyton

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
Realogy Franchise Group	President and Chief Executive Officer	2016 to December 2020	Led the franchise group operations and strategy
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide	Chief Marketing Officer	N/A	Part of a 17-year tenure with various leadership roles
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide	Senior Vice President of Global Operations	N/A	Part of a 17-year tenure with various leadership roles
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide	Chief Operations Officer, North America Hotel Division	N/A	Part of a 17-year tenure with various leadership roles

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$1,000,000	N/A	Annual base salary for fiscal 2024
Stock Awards	$1,820,715	N/A	Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) granted as part of the 2024 LTI award
Option Awards	$1,275,008	N/A	Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs) granted as part of the 2024 LTI award
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation	$554,835	N/A	Non-equity incentive plan payout for fiscal 2024
All Other Compensation	$46,667	N/A	Includes Auto Allowance ($15,000 ), 401(k) Contributions ($17,250 ), Dine Brands Restaurant Dining Expenses ($1,998 ), Life and Disability Insurance Premiums ($7,419 ), Annual Physical Exam ($5,000 )

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024