Applebee's

$ASPPF500 #149
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations1,480
Franchisee Count1,577
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$2,013,688
Item 7 Midpoint$6,767,692
Item 7 High$11,521,696
Royalty Fees4% of Gross Sales. This percentage can be increased by us.
Ad / Brand Fund4.3%
Sold Not Open4
ParentDine Brands Global, Inc.
Founded2014
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business38
Began Franchising2014
HQPasadena, CA
Executives12
LinksWeb
Main Phone(818) 240-6055
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 · 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.

Franchisees must use the approved POS system, which includes A1POS for domestic locations and Micros for international locations, with specific technology requirements for internet speed and Wi-Fi. Manuals provide operational standards and specifications.

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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