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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Ranked #149 Food
Family restaurants

Investment

$1,766,798

Initial Franchise Fee

$35,000

Units

1,615

Growth Rate

-3%

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Overview

Industry Food
Founded 1983
Franchising Since 1988
Parent Company Dine Brands Global
Leadership John Peyton, CEO & President
# of Employees at HQ 595
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About Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000
Initial Investment $1,766,798 - $5,822,933
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Financing
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Available Territories

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Training & Support Programs

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Training

On the Job Training
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Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
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Meetings & Conventions
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Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
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Operations & Requirements

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Ranking History

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

Additional Rankings

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Ranked #1 in Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants in 2026

Best of the Best

Ranked #149 in 2026

Franchise 500

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