
Global Franchise Awards 2025 announces winners
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans
Applebee's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 327 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Applebee's parent company, Dine Brands, has adopted a stockholder rights plan, also known as a poison pill, to protect against a potential takeover by activist investors [[2026-10-30 Dine Brands fights acquisition attempt with poison pill (5412a6)]]. * Dine Brands Global has adopted a shareholder rights plan after reports that investment firms are seeking an acquisition, with a potential offer of $39 per share [[2026-10-29 Dine Brands Global swallows a poison pill (091493)]]. * Applebee's is introducing new menu items for winter, including skillets and warm bowls, to provide comforting and warming options for the colder weather [[2026-10-19 Menus get ready for chillier days ahead (1f82cc)]]. * Applebee's has expanded its menu lineup after the success of its O-M-Cheese Burger, creating an entire platform around cheese [[2026-09-17 How a popular burger drove Applebee’s to double down on cheese (fb5e8b)]]. * Multi-unit restaurant franchisee bankruptcies have surged in 2026, with at least 10 significant filings representing several hundred locations across chains like Hardee's, Subway, and Applebee's [[2026-09-16 Why multi-unit restaurant franchisee bankruptcies are surging in 2026 (1405ba)]]. * Dine Brands is converting single-branded restaurants to dual-branded Applebee's and IHOP locations to generate sales lifts and avoid closures [[2026-08-13 How Dine’s dual-brands can stave off closures (652081)]]. * Applebee's saw a 1.8% decline in same-store sales growth in Q2, while IHOP achieved 1.5% growth, with the company implementing a barbell pricing strategy [[2026-08-05 Dine Brands reports Q2 IHOP outperformance while Applebee’s sees slow improvement (05532a)]]. * Elevated fuel costs are pressuring both restaurant consumers and operators, with Applebee's responding with value offerings to protect its core consumers [[2026-08-20 Elevated fuel costs are pressuring both restaurant consumers and operators (b32a49)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Casual dining.

Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Applebee's introduced new 'Bourbon Street Favorites' menu items, including Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne and Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne.

Applebee's brings back Saintly Sips cocktails for St. Patrick's Day

A Charlotte couple brings Shuckin' Shack to North Carolina, inspired by their son's experience working at the location in Carolina Beach and wanting to create a neighborhood feel.

For the second year, Applebee’s is celebrating date night with the exclusive Applebee’s Date Night Pass.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop invites fans to raise a glass in honor of National Margarita Day with two irresistible specials: $5 Sangria ‘Rita Swirl and $5 House Margaritas, available exclusively for…

The fast-casual giant is introducing a unique Monday-after-the-game promotion offering free sides to capitalize on the high volume of post-Super Bowl work absences.

The casual dining chain is leveraging free delivery and specialized wing bundles to drive digital traffic through its proprietary app on game day.

Applebee's offers 20 free boneless wings with $40 online orders

For real estate in any year, it’s about location, location, location.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is turning mornings and evenings into a fiesta with its new limited-time breakfast offerings, available through Sunday, March 2.

Wendy’s re-entered the Australian market with a new location on the Gold Coast, operated by the Flynn Restaurant Group.

Applebee’s is extending its Really Big Meal Deal for only $9.99, which includes the choice of the NEW Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich or BIG Classic Bacon Cheeseburger served with endless…
Trend alerts to assist you with your international expansion plans

Restaurant brands offer holiday LTOs with 42.4 percent increase in daily visits

Chipotle recently introduced a new artificial intelligence platform that will make the hiring process simpler, faster, and more automated for its 3,500 restaurants across the North American and Europe.

Applebee’s is going BIG with the debut of its NEW Really BIG Meal Deal featuring the NEW Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich and BIG Classic Bacon Cheeseburger served with Classic Fries…

Applebee’s is spreading the spirit of the season this winter with the return of its Sleigh Bell Sips and Perfect Holiday margaritas.

Dine Brands unveils its first U.S.-based dual-branded IHOP-Applebee's location in Seguin, Texas, as part of its larger co-branding strategy.

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop raises nearly $34,000 for No Kid Hungry at shops nationwide, inviting guests to donate $2 in exchange for a free taco.

Managing through a crisis means being ready well in advance. As the saying goes, “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” Yet, no matter how well prepared you and your franchisor thought you were, a crisis is a wild card.

QDOBA has appointed Kevin Carroll, a 30-year veteran in the restaurant industry, as a member of its leadership team, following impressive comp sales growth.

Applebee’s recently hosted its 2024 Franchise Conference in Nashville, focusing on future growth strategies, collaboration with franchisee and supplier partners, and recognizing outstanding restaurant performance, community involvement, and partnerships.

Applebee's offers free boneless wings with online orders over $40