Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Spices Things Up with New Limited Time Diablo Shrimp
For those who love to surf and turf, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has cooked up a combo that’s sure to satisfy.
· Franchising.com· October 15, 2024
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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.
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Spice Up Your Tuesdays with Applebee’s Burger Tuesdays
For a limited time beginning October 1, guests can indulge in Applebee’s delicious Hand-Crafted Burgers, served with Classic Fries, for only $9.99 every Tuesday.
· Franchising.com· October 7, 2024
Applebee’s Resurrects DOLLAR ZOMBIE for October Cocktail Special
Applebee’s DOLLAR ZOMBIE is back from the grave this October, full of infectious taste, featuring a mind-blowing mix of rum, passion fruit, pineapple, cherry, lime, and is garnished with a…
· Franchising.com· October 1, 2024
Applebee’s® Reveals Next Play in NFL Partnership with Applebee’s Pick 6 Mondays – Free Boneless Wings
Applebee's offers free boneless wings on Mondays after NFL Pick 6
· Franchising.com· October 1, 2024
Houston Tx Hot Chicken Taps Slim Chickens’ Brian Simowitz as New President
Simowitz has spent the last 18 years on the franchise support side of the restaurant industry.
· Franchising.com· October 1, 2024
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Throws a Taco Party for National Taco Day with $1.50 OG Tacos
Fuzzy's Taco Shop is celebrating National Taco Day with $1.50 OG Tacos available all-day Tuesday, October 1, for dine-in and to-go at participating locations.
· Franchising.com· September 24, 2024
How do you ensure your franchises remain engaged and beneficial to the local communities they serve?
Applebee's discusses community engagement and partnerships with local organizations through sponsorship and fundraising efforts.
· Franchising.com· September 23, 2024
Applebee’s Celebrates National Cheeseburger Day with $8.99 Burger & Fries Deal
Applebee’s offers $8.99 burger and fries deal for National Cheeseburger Day
· Franchising.com· September 11, 2024
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Partners with No Kid Hungry to Combat Childhood Hunger This September
Fuzzy's Taco Shop partners with No Kid Hungry to support their 'Food is the Most Important School Supply' campaign.
· Franchising.com· September 9, 2024
Applebee’s Kicks Off Football Season With New $10 Nfl Bucket Cocktails
Applebee’s Grill + Bar is kicking off its first season as the Official Grill + Bar Sponsor of the National Football League with NEW $10 NFL Bucket Cocktails.
· Franchising.com· September 4, 2024
Applebee’s® Kicks Off the 2024 NFL Season With America’s Favorite Boneless Wings for Only 50 Cents
Applebee’s kicks off the 2024 NFL season with a promotion offering America's Favorite Boneless Wings for 50 cents each.
· Franchising.com· September 3, 2024
Fuzzy's Taco Shop® Debuts Two Hot Honey Chicken Menu Items for a Hot Fuzzy’s Summer
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is turning up the heat this summer with two irresistible limited-time creations: the Hot Honey Chicken Taco and Hot Honey Chicken Salad.
· Franchising.com· July 31, 2024
Applebee’s Celebrates National Chicken Wing Day with To Go Deal – Buy One Order To Go, Get a Second for Free
Applebee's offers buy one, get one free To Go wings deal on July 29
· Franchising.com· July 29, 2024
Applebee’s® Celebrates 20 Years of Fighting Childhood Cancer with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Today, Applebee’s kicked off its annual fundraiser for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and family support programs.
· Franchising.com· July 29, 2024
Based on your experience, where do you see the future of the restaurant franchise industry headed? Are there any emerging trends you're excited about?
Five multi-unit restaurant operators share their thoughts on the future of the franchised restaurant business
· Franchising.com· July 22, 2024
Applebee’s Announces 50¢ Mozzarella Sticks This Summer
Summer deals are heating up at Applebee’s with 50¢ Mozzarella Sticks, available for a limited time.
· Franchising.com· July 8, 2024
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· Franchising.com· June 8, 2024
Modern Market Eatery Expands to Orlando: Plans for 7 New Locations
Modern Market Eatery expands to Orlando, planning to open seven locations in the area over the next six-to-seven years.
· 1851 Franchise· May 14, 2024
Modern Market Eatery: Meet Rob McColgan, Co-founder and President
Rob McColgan co-founded Modern Market Eatery, a 30-plus-unit fast-casual franchise under the Modern Restaurant Concepts umbrella.
· 1851 Franchise· April 30, 2024
Modern Market Eatery: Revolutionizing Fast-Casual Dining
Modern Market Eatery revolutionizes fast-casual dining with a made-from-scratch menu, nationwide franchise program, and drive-thru locations, aiming to make real food the new standard of fast-casual dining.
· 1851 Franchise· April 30, 2024
Patrick Kirk Joins Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Leadership Team As Chief Marketing Officer
Patrick Kirk joins Fuzzy's Taco Shop as Chief Marketing Officer.
· Franchising.com· April 24, 2024
Applebee’s Launches New Whole Lotta Bacon Burger
Applebee’s introduces its new Whole Lotta Bacon Burger, featuring seared Applewood-smoked bacon and tangy bacon sauce.
· Franchising.com· April 9, 2024
How Modern Market Combines Impressive Margins with Innovative Restaurant Operations to Engineer a Game-Changing, $2.4 Million AUV Franchise Opportunity in 2024
In the $209 billion world of fast casual dining, standing out is no small feat.
· 1851 Franchise· March 5, 2024
5 of the Most Successful Franchise Owners
Greg Flynn, the founder of the Flynn Restaurant Group, has built a culinary empire with a portfolio of brands including Applebee's, Tacos Bell, Arby's, Wendy's, Pizza Hut, and Panera Bread.
· 1851 Franchise· January 22, 2024