Applebee's, IHOP to open first combo restaurant in US

(WGN-TV) — It's a match made in menu heaven. Applebee's and IHOP are joining forces for one location that will house both restaurants. Dine Brands, which owns both restaurant chains, announced this week it will open the "Dual-branded" location in Seguin, Texas, in the first quarter of next year.

It's the latest in a trend of major companies combining two of their brands into one location — think of KFC-Taco Bell or Pizza Hut-Buffalo Wild Wings.

The move comes as Dine Brands...