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Group opposed to the tip credit leans on Applebee's to drop it

 By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2022

One Fair Wage is planning protests and a publicity war to goad the chain into paying servers the full minimum wage.

Leadership

Applebee's vet Elizabeth McGee joins Ruby Restaurant Group as COO

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2022

She will oversee HR and F&B innovation in addition to day-to-day ops at the parent of Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine Café.

Financing

Applebee’s John Cywinski on the future of casual dining

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2022

A Deeper Dive: The president of Applebee’s joins the Restaurant Business podcast to discuss the chain’s ability to keep its takeout business even as customers return to dine-in.

Financing

Amid troubled economy, Applebee’s says it’s better than ever

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 02, 2022

The chain has doubled down on value and is getting good results: Three-year same-store sales set a new record in the third quarter.

Leadership

Former Papa John’s chef named head of culinary for Applebee’s

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 24, 2022

Scott Rodriguez joins casual-dining chain Applebee's as Chief Culinary Officer.

Financing

Times Square Applebee’s evicted and ordered to pay $7M in overdue rent

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 19, 2022

Franchisee Apple Metro said the pandemic decimated its business and it never fully recovered.

Financing

Applebee's to sell its 69 company-owned restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 09, 2022

The sale of the locations in North and South Carolina will make the chain 100% franchised for the first time since 2018.

Financing

Applebee’s tweaks its strategy for Cosmic Wings

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 09, 2022

The chain is adding the virtual brand’s items to its in-store menu. It’s also testing a second delivery-only brand in about 100 restaurants.

Food

Menu launches take on a slower summer pace

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 26, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cool drinks debut at Applebee’s, Sonic and Caribou Coffee; Velvet Taco and Baja Fresh change up tacos; KFC tests nuggets; it’s a wrap for Arby’s; and more menu news of the week.

Leadership

Applebee's and IHOP are getting a new HQ

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2022

Parent Dine Brands Global plans to move next year to Old Pasadena, Calif.

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