LOS ANGELES, Oct 27 (Reuters) - DineEquity Inc (DIN.N) posted a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit and said October sales had improved at its struggling Applebee's restaurants. Shares rose 5 percent.
Quarterly revenue missed analysts' estimates, but the company said it was confident it would meet its full-year same-store sales targets as its Applebee's and IHOP chains benefit from new marketing and menu changes. DineEquity also reassured investors about its ability to pay down debt
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