| Document and Entity Information | Apr. 16, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000049754 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 16, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Dine Brands Global, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-15283 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-3038279 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 450 North Brand Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Glendale |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 91203-2306 |
| City Area Code | (818) |
| Local Phone Number | 240-6055 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | DIN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
