Applebee's

Bar and grill chains are still struggling

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 03, 2018

Despite improvement at Applebee’s and BJ’s, demand at varied menu chains remains weak, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

9 winter specials warming up restaurant menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 28, 2018

Operators are tapping seasonal ingredients and holiday flavors to create new dishes.

Restaurants try new lures for Black Friday shoppers

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2018

Discounts are still a staple, but new come-ons include free rides and tamales.

Consumer Trends

Panera, Cinnabon, Applebee’s aim for new delivery occasions

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 15, 2018

With so many restaurants offering delivery, how does a brand stand out? Here are three newly announced attempts.

Applebee’s, IHOP look longer term after strong Q3 sales, traffic gains

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2018

Comps jumped 7.7% for Applebee’s and 1.2% for IHOP.

Houlihan’s parent expands its exec team

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The casual-dining operator has hired a new CMO, CFO and ops specialist.

The challenges of stepping up in the family business

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2018

Tim Doherty was named the president and COO in May of the restaurant company his father started and built into one of the industry’s largest franchise operations. Like a lot of second-generation leaders of a family business, he found the job has its own set of challenges and joys.

Sneak peek at Applebee’s Q3 sales: 7.7% jump in comps

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 23, 2018

The preliminary results suggest the brand’s comeback strategy is working.

Court sides against Applebee’s franchisor Dine Brands in dispute over 160 units

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 26, 2018

The decision leaves the stores in control of a bankrupt franchisee with creditors to satisfy.

Casual restaurant chains aim to score with new football promos

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2018

The new customer lures range from free delivery to guaranteed group reservations.

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