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

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In Business Since1988

Number of Units1,480

Min Liquid Capital$500,000

Required Networth$1,000,000

$$$Total Investment$617K – $5.8M

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

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2025

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2024

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2023

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2022

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2021

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2020

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2019

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2018

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2017

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2016

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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar FDD 2015

March 2015

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