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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.

Leadership

Applebee's names new marketing and operations chiefs

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 25, 2025

CMO Michelle Chin and COO Jay Wong fill out the casual-dining chain’s executive team as it looks to continue its recent momentum.

Financing

Applebee's new value approach sparks a turnaround

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 06, 2025

Same-store sales at the casual-dining chain rose nearly 5%, marking its first positive result in over two years, as customers responded to a refreshed 2 for $25 promotion.

Financing

Franchising may put some restaurant chains at a disadvantage

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2025

The Bottom Line: In the Applebee’s-Chili’s battle, it’s difficult to overlook the impact of the chains’ different business models on their ultimate results.

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