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The basics:

• Wyndham, Applebee’s launch integrated hotel room delivery program
• Rewards members earn points on qualifying Applebee’s To Go orders
• Free delivery available on orders of $15+ through Wyndham app
• DYK? More than 1,100 Applebee’s locations sit within 5 miles of a Wyndham hotel

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is making it easier for Wyndham Rewards members to have food delivered to their hotel rooms.

Billed as an industry-first collaboration, the partnership offers free delivery on orders of $15 or more through Applebee’s To Go through the Wyndham mobile app, the companies recently announced.

While several hotel chains have teamed up with third-party platforms to offer restaurant and retail delivery, the tie-up between Parsippany-based Wyndham and Applebee’s is unique because of its level of integration with both brand’s rewards programs, Hotel Dive noted.

According to the announcement, customers earn 10 Wyndham Rewards points per dollar for every qualifying mobile order of $15 or more. Meanwhile, members who join Applebee’s loyalty program will score 2,500 bonus points for their first qualifying order.

Considered the world’s largest hotel franchising company, Wyndham has more than 8,300 hotels across 100 countries on six continents. Its portfolio of brands includes AmericInn, Super 8, Days Inn, La Quinta, Hawthorn Suites, Trademark Collection and Wyndham.

According to Applebee’s, more than 1,100 of its locations across the U.S. are within a 5-mile radius of a Wyndham hotel.

To go in vogue

For the casual-dining chain, off-premise orders make up a growing part of its business. During the first quarter of 2026, to-go and delivery made up nearly 24% of sales at Applebee’s, parent company Dine Brands recently reported.

The agreement comes about a year after Wyndham updated its top-rated rewards program to include a collaboration with Applebee’s. As part of the deal, rewards members staying at any Wyndham site can earn points when they place an Applebee’s to-go order from their Wyndham app.

Wyndham has also recently added Grubhub delivery to its domestic hotels so guests and employees can have food, groceries and other essentials delivered.

As part of the partnership, new users will receive a complimentary, six-month Grubhub+ membership. The affiliation includes $0 delivery on eligible orders, lower services fees and 5% credit back on pickup orders.

To take advantage of the offering, customers can order via the Grubhub app while onsite at a participating hotel. Or, they can scan a QR code featured on hotel marketing materials, according to Wyndham.

The Wonder-owned platform has similar partnerships with Hilton, Extended Stay America and Choice Hotels.

‘Nothing better than a burger in bed’

Wyndham Group Vice President of Guest Engagement, Loyalty & Strategic Partnerships Michael Shiwdin said, “Delivering value to our members is at the heart of Wyndham Rewards, and bringing our members direct access to a brand as beloved as Applebee’s—right inside our app—is exactly what we’re built for.”

“Today’s travelers expect convenience and flexibility at every turn, and this gives members one more seamless way to get more out of every trip,” he said.

Applebee’s Executive Director of Off-premise and Customer Relationship Management Vicki Hormann added, “There’s nothing better than a burger in bed, and now for Wyndham Rewards members, it’s easier than ever to enjoy Applebee’s from the comfort of your hotel room. Whether traveling with family or for work, our To Go menu has something for everyone — and best of all, we’re open late.”