Applebee's

Applebee's development plans hit a snag

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 01, 2023

The chain expected to return to net new unit growth this year. Instead it will close more restaurants than it opens again, citing high costs and underwhelming returns.

Operations

A dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP comes to Dubai

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 31, 2023

It’s the first of five combo locations slated for the Middle East as co-branding continues its comeback.

Operations

John Cywinski named CEO of Modern Restaurant Concepts

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 12, 2023

The former president of Applebee’s has taken the helm of the Los Angeles-based parent to Qdoba, Lemonade and Modern Market Eatery.

Premium

Leadership

At Applebee’s, John Cywinski brought eatin’ good back to the neighborhood

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 05, 2023

The outgoing president helped the chain reclaim its identity as well as its status as a premier casual-dining brand.

Leadership

Applebee’s President John Cywinski is leaving to be CEO of another chain

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 04, 2023

Cywinski oversaw a strong period at the casual-dining giant since joining in 2017. He’ll be replaced by Tony Marolejo, president of international and global development for Applebee’s parent Dine Brands.

Workforce

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