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Julia Stewart Transforms Applebee's After Dramatic Leadership Shift

9/1/2025

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Julia Stewart, initially denied the CEO position at Applebee’s, later acquired the company and dismissed her former boss.
During her presidency, she significantly transformed Applebee’s, resulting in substantial growth.
Stewart served as chair and CEO of Dine Brands Global and remains active in her career at age 70.

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Story summary

Julia Stewart, initially denied the CEO position at Applebee’s, later acquired the company and dismissed her former boss.
During her presidency, she significantly transformed Applebee’s, resulting in substantial growth.
Stewart served as chair and CEO of Dine Brands Global and remains active in her career at age 70.