Turano Baking Company Named Applebee’s Supplier Partner of the Year;

C.H. Guenther and Son Honored with IHOP Supplier Partner of the Year Award

Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC (CSCS®), in partnership with Applebee’s® and IHOP®, celebrated the achievements of their top Supplier Partners at their respective brand’s 2024 Global Franchise Conference.

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Applebee’s 2024 Supplier Partner of the Year, Turano Baking Company (Photo: Business Wire)

Turano Baking Company received the prestigious title of Applebee’s Supplier Partner of the Year.

CSCS President and CEO, Mike Leikam, praised Turano, saying, “Our work with Turano embodies what we seek in our supplier relationships. They consistently deliver creative and cost-competitive solutions, prioritize continuity of supply, and collaborate effectively with the cross-functional teams at Applebee’s, providing tremendous value to the system.”

C.H. Guenther and Son was honored as IHOP’s Supplier Partner of the Year.

Leikam remarked, “Congratulations to C.H. Guenther and Son for earning this recognition. They have been exceptionally responsive to the IHOP Culinary team on the new product development and worked proactively to deliver transparent pricing while ensuring continuity of supply during periods of high sales with minimal lead times. Their support of our restaurants has been truly impressive.”

ABOUT CENTRALIZED SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES, LLC

Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC is the exclusive buying agent for the Applebee’s and IHOP systems. Formed as a supply chain cooperative to leverage the combined buying power of both systems, CSCS manages approximately $2 billion in spend on behalf of its member operators. CSCS’s primary mission is two-fold. First, to assure that Member restaurants receive the benefit of continuously available goods and services in adequate supplies at the lowest sustainable delivered prices; and second, to coordinate with Applebee’s and IHOP in their ongoing efforts to develop new and innovative products and programs to promote their respective concepts. Learn more about CSCS at www.cscscoop.com.

ABOUT DINE BRANDS GLOBAL, INC.

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 June 30, 2024, these three brands consisted of close to 3,600 restaurants across 18 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.

ABOUT TURANO BAKING COMPANY

Founded in 1962 by Mariano Turano, Turano Baking Company began as a humble, family-run bakery in the heart of Chicago. With a deep passion for traditional Italian baking, Mariano's dedication to quality and authenticity quickly gained the bakery a loyal following. Over the years, what started as a small neighborhood bake shop has grown into a nationally recognized brand, with five state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S., located in Berwyn and Bolingbrook, IL; Villa Rica, GA; Orlando, FL; and Henderson, NV.

Despite this growth, Turano Baking Company remains a family-owned and operated business, staying true to its roots and Mariano’s original vision. From local grocery stores across Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, and Wisconsin to restaurants nationwide, Turano continues to deliver both fresh and frozen artisanal bread products celebrated for their exceptional taste and quality. With more than six decades of baking expertise, Turano is committed to preserving its heritage while embracing innovation in the industry. For more information, visit www.Turano.com.

ABOUT C.H. GUENTHER AND SON

San Antonio-based C.H. Guenther & Son is a leading food manufacturer that has delivered high-quality products and “just baked from scratch” flavor for 170 years. Founded in Texas in 1851, the global company employs almost 4,000 people in 29 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. CHG is a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets. CHG’s well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. CHG is owned by Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) along with management and other co-investors. Visit us at www.chg.com.

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