Darren Rebelez Email Address

President

When Al and Jerry Lapin opened the first International House of Pancakes in Toluca Lake, California on July 7, 1958, they never dreamed that five decades later the family restaurant they founded would become the American icon it is today. From humble beginnings, we have grown to become the leading Family Dining brand with more than 1,650 IHOP restaurants across the globe. Today, IHOP is the place where people connect over breakfast, enjoy study breaks, grab a bite before or after sporting events, and so much more. No matter what menu items they order, there's one ingredient that's always constant a smile.

President with full P&L responsibility for operational performance and segment earnings in the retail and restaurant industries. Track record of highly successful initiatives through strategic planning, store growth/development, franchise management, marketing, and brand development. Adept at fostering and building strong business relationships among varied constituents such as franchisees, suppliers, global support teams, and peers. Proven ability to effectively hire, train, and lead high-performance teams; communicate vision and establish stretch goals to consistently meet strategic objectives; increase profitability; and grow shareholder value.Core Competencies:Leadership // P&L Management // Change Management // Operations EnhancementsCategory Management // Competitive and Environmental Analysis // Pro-Forma Financial AnalysisProject Management // Product Positioning // Negotiation // Customer Service