Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Franchise Overview
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar operates full-service, sit-down casual dining restaurants serving a broad American menu — burgers, ribs, chicken, pasta, and appetizers — alongside a full bar, with franchisees running individual or multi-unit locations under a heavily franchised model with strong national brand recognition.
Key Highlights
- Strong national brand recognition targeting a broad middle-market consumer base
- Comprehensive franchisee training, marketing support, and established supply chain access
- Multiple revenue channels supported: dine-in, takeout, and delivery
- Corporate infrastructure from Dine Brands Global including technology and menu innovation
Applebee's offers franchisees a proven, scalable system backed by a major restaurant parent company, making it a compelling opportunity for operators seeking an established casual dining brand.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2026
March 2026
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2025
March 2025
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2024
March 2024
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2023
March 2023
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2022
March 2022
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2021
March 2021
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2020
March 2020
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2019
March 2019
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2018
March 2018
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2017
March 2017
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2016
March 2016
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill FDD 2015
March 2015
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.