Applebee's

Applebee's Restaurants LLC.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar
Company typeSubsidiary
Nasdaq: APPB
IndustryRestaurants Franchising
GenreCasual dining
FoundedNovember 19, 1980 (1980-11-19)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
FoundersBill Palmer
T. J. Palmer
Headquarters,
U.S.
Number of locations
1,787 (as of December 31, 2019)
Areas served
United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Brazil, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, India, Peru
Key people
  • Tony Moralejo (president)
  • Stephen Bulgarelli (Chief Culinary Officer)
ProductsAmerican cuisine
Number of employees
28,000 (2013)
ParentDine Brands
(2007–present)
Websiteapplebees.com

Applebee's Restaurants LLC. is an American company that develops, franchises, and operates the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurant chain. The Applebee's concept focuses on casual dining, with mainstream American dishes such as salads, chicken, burgers, and "riblets" (Applebee's signature dish).