Applebee's

Applebee's parent Dine Brands lays off 9% of workforce

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 31, 2025

The company, which also owns IHOP and Fuzzy’s, said the decision was a response to market conditions.

Applebee's to add endless fries and free refills to its value meals

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 17, 2024

The freebies will start Friday as part of Applebee's $9.99 Really Big Meal Deal. It is the casual-dining chain's latest effort to appeal to price-conscious customers.

Marketing

Applebee's picks a meal-deal fight with Chili's

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 11, 2024

Applebee’s took a page from Chili’s playbook with its new $9.99 Really Big Meal Deal. Now the bar-and-grill chain is poking its rival on social media as it looks to make up lost ground.

Financing

Pennsylvania Applebee's franchisee buys more restaurants

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 27, 2024

The Rose Group acquired six Applebee’s in Pennsylvania from a fellow operator of the casual-dining brand, bringing its total to 55.

Financing

Greg Flynn is still confident in Applebee’s, and casual dining

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 13, 2024

The owner of Flynn Group, the world’s largest franchisee, said he would buy casual-dining restaurants despite a brutal market for the sector recently.

Food

Applebee's joins meal deal trend with $10 Really Big Meal Deal

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 12, 2024

The meal features a bacon cheeseburger or chicken sandwich, fries and a fountain drink. It’s part of a new approach to value at the casual-dining chain.

Operations