Applebee's

Applebee’s franchisee Doherty Enterprises Inc. has hosted an annual Toys for Tots campaign since 1998.
Nov 15, 2025

Doherty Applebee’s raise funds for Toys for Tots in NJ, NY

The drive aims to collect $250,000 for the organization to help children in need this holiday season.

Clifton Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Aug 11, 2025

How Doherty Enterprises became a major restaurant franchisee

Founded in 1985, the family-run business now operates more than 160 eateries across the New York City metropolitan area. So what's the secret to its success?

New Wyndham Rewards Experiences offers include the chance to ride on the Zamboni during a New York Rangers regular season home game at Madison Square Garden, plus two tickets to the game.
May 21, 2025

Wyndham Rewards adds VIP experiences, dining perks

The membership program is expanding with an industry-first partnership with Applebee's and more ways to redeem points.

Doherty Enterprises Inc.-owned Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in several states are raising money in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and family support programs.
Aug 2, 2024

Doherty-owned Applebee’s fundraise to fight childhood cancer

Through Sept. 2, restaurants in several states will offer diners the chance to join its support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding research and family support programs.

Altogether, Applebee’s franchise operations consist of more than 1,600 restaurants globally.
Apr 29, 2024

Doherty sells most of its Florida, Georgia Applebee’s units to Flynn Group

The move comes as the Allendale-based, family-owned business expands in the local region: adding 21 restaurants under the same banner in the New York metropolitan area earlier this year.

Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2023, Doherty Enterprises' Applebee’s eateries in New York, New Jersey, Florida and Georgia raised $247,662.59 in support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. From left, Chad Benson, Applebee’s general manager; Marine Mark Wilson, Toys For Toys Foundation; Kathleen Malato, Applebee’s director of operations; and Michael Rice, Applebee’s general manager.
Feb 1, 2024

Doherty-owned Applebee’s raises $248K for Toys for Tots

Within New Jersey, the Allendale-based restaurant group’s three dozen locations raised $118,771 to further the organization's mission of distributing new toys to local families.

Allendale-based Doherty Enterprises Inc. is acquiring 21 Applebee’s locations in New York City.
Jan 19, 2024

Allendale-based Doherty acquires 21 Applebee’s locations in NYC

Employees working at the restaurants will be offered jobs with the new owner, the company said.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Nov 25, 2023

Doherty honored for assisting Florida Applebee’s employees after Hurricane Ian

The Allendale-based restaurant group was among several franchisees recognized by the restaurant brand for demonstrating a commitment to guest service, community involvement, operational excellence and brand success.

Doherty Enterprises Inc.-owned Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations are once again fundraising in support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
Nov 3, 2023

Doherty-owned Applebee’s locations kick off Toys for Tots campaign

Celebrating its 25th year of fundraising efforts for the organization, the Allendale-based restaurant group has contributed more than $5.2 million to the cause since 1998.