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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.

Financing

Applebee's sues franchisee that closed 8 locations in Kansas City

 By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 06, 2024

The casual-dining chain said Apple Central KC closed the restaurants without its consent. It’s asking for more than $8 million in return.

Financing

Applebee's to launch meal deals as traffic falls again

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 06, 2024

The casual-dining chain will start promoting permanent value meals after its traditional strategy of limited-time offers fell flat with customers.

Operations

Applebee's and IHOP are opening a co-branded restaurant in Texas

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 06, 2024

It will be the full-service chains’ first joint location in the U.S., said parent company Dine Brands. The format has proven successful overseas.

Financing

Applebee's franchisee closes 8 restaurants in Kansas City area

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 30, 2024

Applebee's President Tony Moralejo said the operator was struggling financially. The closures leave the brand’s former hometown with two Applebee’s.

Financing

Creditor forces an Applebee's franchisee into bankruptcy

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 08, 2024

Louisiana Apple defaulted on its loan but no longer controls the 14 restaurants it put up as collateral. The lender hopes to use the Chapter 11 process to claw them back.

Financing

Applebee's says it's losing lower-income diners to grocery stores

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 07, 2024

The casual-dining chain plans to be even more aggressive on value as inflation catches up with consumers. But it lowered its outlook for the rest of the year.

Food

Applebee's upgrades chicken sandwiches with new techniques and flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 10, 2024

Behind the Menu: VP of Culinary Shannon Johnson introduced hand breading, a larger chicken breast and craveable flavor profiles to elevate the platform.

Financing

Applebee's bets more discounts will reverse sales declines

By Joe Guszkowski on May 08, 2024

The casual-dining chain lost business from lower-income guests but believes promotions like $1 margaritas will bring them back.

Operations

After a long winter, spring brings signs of life to Applebee's and Outback

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 26, 2024

Data from Placer.ai shows that full-service traffic perked up in March after a difficult end to the year.

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