Search

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.

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

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

One Fair Wage is planning protests and a publicity war to goad the chain into paying servers the full minimum wage.

The big Applebee's and Panera franchisee is acquiring control of the properties through a joint venture.

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.

The chain has doubled down on value and is getting good results: Three-year same-store sales set a new record in the third quarter.

Scott Rodriguez joins casual-dining chain Applebee's as Chief Culinary Officer.

But the discounts are more muted and targeted. KFC has a new two-piece dark meat chicken meal for $6. Applebee's is bringing back unlimited Boneless Wings.

The sale of the locations in North and South Carolina will make the chain 100% franchised for the first time since 2018.