Applebee's

$ASPPF500 #149
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations1,480
Franchisee Count1,419
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$616,682
Item 7 Midpoint$3,219,808
Item 7 High$5,822,933
Royalty Fees4% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund4.3%
Sold Not Open4
ParentDine Brands Global, Inc.
Founded2014
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business37
Began FranchisingMarch 1988
HQPasadena, CA
Executives11
LinksWeb
Main Phone(818) 240-6055
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 · 2022 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

Applebee's Franchisor LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar® restaurants specializing in the sale of uniform, high quality, moderately priced food and alcoholic beverages in a distinctive, casual setting.

Applebee’s Franchisor LLC is a subsidiary of Dine Brands Global, Inc., which acquired Applebee’s International, Inc. in 2007. Key executives include John Peyton (CEO) and Vance Chang (CFO).

Applebee's Franchisor LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar® restaurants specializing in the sale of uniform, high quality, moderately priced food and alcoholic beverages in a distinctive, casual setting.

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