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Operations

Applebee's wants managers spending more time in the dining room

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 07, 2026

The casual-dining chain is prioritizing facetime between managers and customers as it looks to improve the service in its restaurants.

Financing

Applebee's sues franchisee over Logan’s Roadhouse acquisition

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 05, 2026

The casual-dining chain said SSCP Management’s acquisition of Logan’s violated their franchise agreement because the two brands are direct competitors.

Operations

Applebee’s is sued by a franchisee over co-branded restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 24, 2026

A Texas-based operator alleged that dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP stores are infringing on its exclusive territory and hurting sales. And that's not its only dispute with the franchisor.

Food

Applebee’s O-M-Cheeseburger sparks a trend

By Bret Thorn on Apr. 13, 2026

Burgers served in skillets of bubbling cheese sauce are proliferating on menus in a trend ignited by the casual-dining chain.

Financing

A large Applebee's franchisee files for bankruptcy

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 25, 2026

Atlanta-based Neighborhood Restaurant Partners took the step after it was unable to find a buyer for its 53 locations. Applebee’s is now in line to acquire them.

Food

Cheese is melting all over menus, giving sales a solid boost

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 04, 2026

It started with Chili’s and those viral cheese pulls. Now other casual-dining chains are cashing in on the allure of ooey, gooey cheese.

Financing

Cheesy burgers power sales for Applebee's

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 25, 2026

The Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger and O-M-Cheeseburger became record sellers for the casual-dining chain, though customers remain cautious overall.

Food

Applebee's focus on menu innovation is paying off

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 14, 2025

A drumbeat of new menu items has helped the casual-dining chain return to sales and traffic growth. See how it comes up with new dishes.

Financing

Applebee's and IHOP plan to open a lot more co-branded locations

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 05, 2025

The full-service siblings expect to finish next year with up to 80 hybrid locations, and believe there is room for up to 900 nationwide over the next decade.

Technology

Don't overlook takeout's role in the casual-dining comeback

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 25, 2025

Tech Check: Value meals are getting all the attention, but pickup and delivery are quietly driving sales and traffic for a lot of resurgent brands.

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