Overview

Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebee’s. We’ve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome – for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value. Applebee’s brings an authentic grill experience that offers innovative appetizers and entrees featuring bold flavors and fresh ingredients. All Applebee’s restaurants offer the best in food and drinks with neighborly, genuine service. With more than 2,000 locations in 49 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and 15 countries, Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands. Applebee’s restaurants are franchised by Applebee’s Franchisor LLC, a subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), and its affiliates. Applebee’s® presently operates 47 restaurants in the Middle East with locations in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan & Egypt. Applebee’s opened its first location in the region in Kuwait in 1999, and is expanding in existing markets in the region.