Tag: Applebee’s

Keep the Island Vibes Alive This Month With Applebee’s $1 Mai Tai

Applebee’s August Neighborhood Drink of the Month Brings the Tiki into the Neighborhood Glendale, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Summer break may soon be coming to an end, but you can still get a taste of that island life all month long at…

August 1, 2019 · ·

Applebee’s Teams Up with Pepsi and ESPN’s “Mike & Mike” for “All-in Burger Debate”

Grand prize winner becomes Mike & Mike producer for a day; instant text-to-win prizes awarded every five minutes* Glendale, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® has partnered with Pepsi and Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg of ESPN’s sports-talk radio…

February 7, 2017 · ·

Top Trends for the Year Ahead in Casual Dining

by Sanjiv Razdan SVP Operations Applebee’s USA In many ways, times have never been tougher for casual dining restaurants. Changing demographics, fresh competition and digital disruption, all stacked up to a lot of pressure on the segment and an unprecedented…

January 4, 2016 · ·

DineEquity CEO Julia Stewart on Transformation of IHOP and Applebee’s

The demand for fast casual food has grown so much in the past few years that many people won’t consider sitting down to eat anymore. Julia Stewart, the CEO at DineEquity is working to reverse that trend by polishing up…

August 26, 2014 · ·

Panera, Chipotle, and the Upstarts Nibbling Away at the Restaurant Giants

Fast-food giants and casual sit-down chains alike have trembled for years at the unstoppable rise of the fast-casual restaurants. Unable to lift sales, McDonald’s and Applebee’s are both trying to figure out how to excite customers as all the buzz…

July 31, 2014 · ·

Restaurant News Bites: Wingstop, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Red Lobster

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Wingstop has opened more than 660 restaurants.  The company has experienced 10 consecutive years of positive sales increases, was named a Top 10 Best Franchise Deal by QSR magazine, and has been…

July 30, 2014 · ·

Applebee’s Celebrates $4 Million, 7-Unit Brand Revitalization in Austin, With a Cause

“Applebee’s Week in Austin” Begins Monday, July 28 with Free Appetizer Party, Concludes with Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, August 2 Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas Austin, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Applebee’s is ready to show off its $4 million…

July 24, 2014 · ·

Applebee’s Brings Back Take Two Menu for Those Who Can’t Choose

Survey Finds Half of Millennials Fight Anxiety When Ordering at a Restaurant Kansas City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Whether it’s sweat-soaked palms, jittery feet or an elevated heartbeat, a new survey* from Applebee’s® – America’s favorite neighborhood grill and bar – reveals…

July 1, 2014 · ·

The Season’s Best Flavors, Starring New Grilled Vidalia Onion Sirloin, Take Applebee’s Guests Away to Their Summer Happy Places

Kansas City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Marking an annual spring rite of passage – Vidalia® onions shipping from the unique soil of southeast Georgia in late April – Applebee’s restaurants recently unveiled the new Grilled Vidalia® Onion Sirloin by accepting the ceremonial…

May 5, 2014 · ·

Planting a Seed: Applebee’s Breaks Ground on New Richardson, Texas Location

Richardson, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  It’s proof that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as city leaders joined Applebee’s executives to help plant a new seed for Applebee’s in Richardson. Ground was just broken for a new Richardson Applebee’s store…

April 8, 2014 · ·

DineEquity, Inc. Announces Appointment of Steven Layt as President of Applebee’s

Glendale, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, today announced that Steven Layt has been appointed President of Applebee’s, effective February 25, 2014. Michael Archer, former President of Applebee’s,…

February 26, 2014 · ·

Applebee’s Quesadilla Burger Elevated to Rare Status; New Citrus Lime Sirloin and Chicken & Shrimp Tequila Tango Added to 2 for $20

New Artisan Grilled Chicken Ciabatta: One More Reason to Try All 231 Lunch Combos, Starting at $6.99 Kansas City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  In the world of restaurant menus, there are fan favorites, and then there are epic obsessions. These legends inspire…

February 17, 2014 · ·

Applebee’s Unveils New Kids Menu with More Healthy Meals

Revamped Menu Features More Than 650 Combinations, More Kids LiveWell-Approved Meals Than Any Other National Casual Dining Restaurant Kansas City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  With healthful kids meals and children’s nutrition remaining a top culinary trend for the new year, according to…

January 8, 2014 · ·

Chain restaurants cash in on New Year’s Eve

We’ve all heard the horror stories about doing the Times Square thing on New Year’s Eve—lining up at 3 p.m., standing around for nine hours in 24-degree weather, and yes, wearing adult-sized diapers. But there’s a secret way to skip…

December 30, 2013 · ·

Applebee’s Invites Fans to #BeeFamous in 2014 TV Commercial; Most ‘Unbelievable’ Fans to Promote Unbelievably Great Tasting & Under 550 Calories Menu

Applebee’s Using Fan Reactions to Punctuate “Unbelievability” of New Savory Cedar Salmon and Roma Pepper Steak Kansas City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  With two new dishes delivering full-on flavor and surprisingly few calories, Applebee’s restaurants is turning to social media to find…

December 30, 2013 · ·

DineEquity CEO dishes on how millennials are revolutionizing business

Julia Stewart was the first female CEO of IHOP and the former president of Applebee’s. Today, she is the CEO for DineEquity, parent company of both brands, leading Applebee’s to become the No. 1 market-share leader in casual dining and…

December 19, 2013 · ·

DineEquity Targets International Growth for Applebee’s and IHOP with Hiring of Daniel del Olmo as President, International

New Division to Focus on Enhanced Operations, Growth in Existing and New Markets Glendale, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE:DIN), the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, today announced the appointment of Daniel del Olmo as…

December 19, 2013 · ·

Dharod Food Foundation and Applebee’s Fed Thanksgiving Dinner to Over 1,350 People in Need in North Texas

Texas Applebee’s restaurant owner and his family launched their food foundation during Diwali by feeding the homeless in North Texas (RestaurantNews.com)  The Dharod family, owners of 68 Texas Applebee’s, recently launched the Dharod Food Foundation, a non-profit whose mission is…

December 12, 2013 · ·

100,000 Applebee’s Tables Get Tech Treatment; DineEquity Announces Rollout of E la Carte Tablets

Intel-Powered Presto Tablets to Enhance Guest Experience at Every Applebee’s in 2014 Glendale, CA  (RestaurantNews.com)  For more than 30 years, Applebee’s has defined the casual dining experience in America, influencing food trends for more than 1 million guests every day…

December 3, 2013 · ·

Applebee’s Orders a New Round of Spirited Cuisine

Survey Highlights Public’s Hesitation to Cook with Spirits at Home Kansas City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Cooking with alcohol intimidates one in four Americans, according to a new survey by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar®, America’s favorite neighborhood grill and bar. In…

November 13, 2013 · ·

Applebee’s Franchisee Agrees to Sell 80 Restaurants

Lexington restaurant management company Thomas & King announced Friday that it is selling its Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar franchise operations, comprising more than 80 stores. The sale to RMH Franchise Corp. of Lincoln, Neb., is expected to close before…

October 17, 2013 · ·

Applebee’s Says Thank You to Servicemembers with Free Meals on Veterans Day

Applebee’s and The Mission Continues to Promote Veteran-Led Service Platoons Nationwide; Thank You Movement Ambassador Gavin DeGraw to Perform in “Most Thankful Neighborhood” Kansas City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Building on Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar®’s annual tradition of serving free meals…

October 10, 2013 · ·

Best Casual-Dining Restaurant for Both Prices and Selection of Alcoholic Beverages is Buffalo Wild Wings

A recent survey by Consumer Edge Insight shows which casual-dining restaurants appear to generate the most loyalty from their alcoholic beverage offerings. Stamford, CT  (RestaurantNews.com)  According to Restaurant DemandTracker, a recent survey of restaurant customers in the United States, a…

September 19, 2013 · ·

Applebee’s Kicks Off National ESPN Fan Zone Game-Watching Experience

ESPN commentator Chris Berman helps unveil new augmented-reality experience at San Francisco event Kansas City, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Football, as any coach knows, is all about timing. Just in time for football season, Applebee’s® restaurants has debuted the ESPN Fan Zone…

September 11, 2013 · ·