Doherty Enterprises

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.

Launched in 2010, California-based Jinya Ramen Bar is known for its specialty ramen made in long-simmered broths, Japanese-inspired tacos, rice bowls, curry and other small plate items.
Jun 5, 2023

Jinya Ramen Bar taps Doherty Enterprises for NJ expansion

Launched in 2010, the California-based eatery is known for its specialty ramen made in long-simmered broths, Japanese-inspired tacos, rice bowls, curry and other small plate items.

After a restaurant in Tinton Falls banned children under the age of 10 from its dining room, the owners of the largest chain of Applebee’s Grill & Bar locations in New Jersey are offering a new promo for kids.
Feb 16, 2023

After NJ Italian restaurant bans children, Applebee’s offers free kids meals

Doherty Enterprises-owned and operated locations are becoming even more family friendly following a controversial move by a Jersey Shore eatery.