IHOP Franchisee Susan Mendenhall and Fuzzy’s
Taco Shop Franchisee Marc Rogers Recognized for Outstanding
Leadership and Community Impact
The International Franchise Association (IFA) named two Dine
Brands Franchisees as 2023 Franchisees of the Year. Susan
Mendenhall, an IHOP Franchisee, and Marc Rogers, a Fuzzy’s Taco
Shop Franchisee, were honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in
Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment
owner-operator.
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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Franchisee and IFA
Franchisee of the Year Marc Rogers (center), joined by son Zack
Rogers (left), and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop President Paul Damico (right)
(Photo: Business Wire)
“Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all about
– providing opportunity, serving others, and fulfilling the
American Dream,” said Matthew Haller, President and CEO of the
International Franchise Association. “We are proud to recognize
Dine Brands franchisees, Susan Mendenhall and Marc Rogers, with the
highest honor IFA awards to individual franchisees, and I have no
doubt their work is changing lives and making a lasting community
impact.”
The Franchisee of the Year Award recognizes leading franchise
owners from IFA member brands whose outstanding performance and
contributions help protect, enhance, and promote the franchise
business model. Nominated by their parent company, individuals are
selected for their involvement in their communities, embodying the
entrepreneurial spirit, fostering a strong and healthy culture with
their workforce, and assisting their fellow franchisees when called
upon.
About Susan Mendenhall, IHOP Franchisee
Susan Mendenhall has been a valuable member of IHOP’s franchise
community for more than twenty years and embodies the brands
mission to serve more joy every day in and outside of her
restaurants. Mendenhall is the proud owner of two IHOP restaurants
located in Tri-Cities, WA, and her proactive commitment to serving
her guests and larger community is a true example of exemplary
leadership, as she is involved in local business associations,
schools and clubs throughout the Tri-Cities area. Not only does
Mendenhall’s people-first approach set the tone for what guests can
expect when they visit her IHOP restaurants, but she also serves on
IHOP’s Franchisee Leadership and Menu committees, providing a voice
and advice on the brand’s strategy and menu direction that
represents the broader franchisee community.
About Marc Rogers, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Franchisee
A Fuzzy's Taco Shop franchisee since 2010, Marc Rogers of Rogers
Restaurant Group owns 11 Fuzzy’s restaurants and has a management
agreement to run another five locations in Colorado. His
restaurants are located from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, with
additional growth planned over the next several years. He has twice
been elected to the brand’s Franchise Advisory Council, currently
serving as council president. Marc’s team understands the value of
being involved with projects early in the process and provides
useful feedback to support successful systemwide launches. Marc is
a great brand advocate who loves Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and loves
bringing the brand promise to life in his restaurants.
“We are thrilled to celebrate and recognize Susan Mendenhall and
Marc Rogers who have both been awarded the prestigious title of
Franchisee of the Year by the IFA. Their unwavering dedication,
outstanding performance, and commitment to excellence have set a
remarkable standard within our franchise network. This award
demonstrates their hard work, innovation, and passion for serving
guests in their local communities. We congratulate Susan and Marc
on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to their
continued success as an integral part of our franchise family,”
said John Peyton, CEO, Dine Brands.
There are approximately 806,000 franchised businesses across the
U.S., providing over 8.7 million direct jobs and generating over
$858 billion in economic output. According to Oxford Economics,
franchising on average provides higher wages and better benefits
than non-franchised businesses, as well as greater entrepreneurial
opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, and other
underrepresented communities.
About the International Franchise Association:
Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and
advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the
world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising
worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public
policy, media relations, and educational programs to protect,
enhance and promote franchising and the approximately 806,270
franchise establishments that support nearly 8.7 million direct
jobs, $858.5 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy, and
almost 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different
business format categories, individual franchisees, and companies
that support the industry in marketing, law, technology, and
business development.
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 December 31,
2023, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 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.
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