Applebee's

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.

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.

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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.

Workforce

Shareholders push Denny's and Dine to look at ending tip credit

By Joe Guszkowski on May 05, 2022

The pension funds for New York state and New York City have joined calls for the companies to study the impact of higher wages. The moves are being backed by advocacy group One Fair Wage.

Workforce

Applebee’s parent bets tech can make up for fewer workers

By Joe Guszkowski on May 04, 2022

Dine Brands is investing in handheld server tablets and exploring robots to help ease a nagging staffing shortage.

Topics

This highlight reel of restaurant fights would make Mike Tyson wince

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 29, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Carl Icahn's battle with McDonald's brings to mind these all-time classic bouts between investors and restaurant companies.

Operations

Applebee’s franchise exec fired after using gas prices to justify lower wages

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 28, 2022

A leaked email from Wanye Pankratz, executive director of operations for Apple Central, drew widespread backlash and reportedly led some employees to quit.

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Operations