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BUFFALO, N.Y. – At Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants, back-to-school season is about more than just school supplies and textbooks. It’s also about sports teams, school groups and clubs earning money for their respective organizations. Applebee’s restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut provide hundreds of local groups opportunities to fundraise – for everything from...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Before the fireworks kickoff, kids are invited to celebrate our nation’s independence and enjoy a free meal at participating Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across New York State and Connecticut. On Sunday, July 4, kids 10 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come to Applebee’s for a great meal and patriotic celebration. On July 4th only, kids...

Dozens of local law enforcement officers will be on hand at more than 20 Applebee’s restaurants across New York State on Thursday, May 20, but they won’t be enforcing laws or writing tickets. Instead, the officers will serve up food and fun to Applebee’s customers at the “Law and Orders” event benefitting Special Olympics athletes across the state. The officers will join forces with...

Summer brings us longer days and hotter nights, and there’s no better way to enjoy them than the all-American way – with friends and family. Applebee’s restaurants across upstate NY and Connecticut are launching an “All American Block Party” to celebrate the start of summer fun and patriotic holidays. For a limited time, guests will enjoy a line-up of food and drink items at special prices...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Now here’s a promise -- after nearly 2,000 pancake breakfasts, you won’t get a stomachache, but you might get new uniforms or sports equipment. But that’s only at Applebee’s restaurants across upstate NY and Connecticut. T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for 61 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in two states, helped local nonprofit groups fundraise more...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Once the Easter egg hunting is done, children across upstate New York and Connecticut are invited to enjoy a free meal at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants. On Sunday, April 4, kids 10 and under, accompanied by an adult making an entrée purchase, are invited to come to Applebee’s for a great meal and ”hopping” atmosphere. On Easter Sunday only, kids can choose...

BUFFALO, NY – Great taste or lower calories? At Applebee’s, guests can now have their ‘steak’ and eat it too. The world’s largest casual dining chain recently announced the launch of its groundbreaking menu, featuring five unbelievably tasty entrees, all under 550 calories. The Unbelievably Great Tasting and Under 550 Calories menu marks a first for casual dining chains, offering guests...

Buffalo, NY – Applebee’s restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut are currently selling tickets for its “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, December 12 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Each ticket is $5 and includes pancakes, bacon, coffee and juice. Santa Claus will be on hand at Applebee’s locations joining the festivities. 100 percent of proceeds from ticket sales...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across New York State and Connecticut are thanking U.S. veterans and active duty military for their service to our country this Veterans Day. On Wednesday, November 11, current and former servicemen and servicewomen are invited to come to Applebee’s for a great meal and heartfelt “thanks”… absolutely free. With gratitude for...

Buffalo, NY – Local law enforcement officers were on-hand at more than 40 Applebee’s restaurants across New York state on October 28, but they weren’t enforcing laws or writing tickets. Instead, the officers served up food and fun to Applebee’s customers, working hard to earn ‘tips’. In total, Applebee’s restaurants raised more than $22,000, directly benefitting the more than 46,000...

BUFFALO, NY – Law enforcement officers across New York State will be on-hand at more than 40 Applebee’s restaurants on Wednesday, October 28 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., but they won’t be enforcing laws or writing tickets, per se. Instead, the officers will serve up food and fun to Applebee’s customers, all to raise funds for Special Olympics. The officers will join forces with Special Olympics...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New York and Connecticut, was recently recognized for supporting local neighborhoods and communities. The group won the 2009 New York State Restaurant Association's award for its community-based outreach programs. The Good Neighbor Award recognizes restaurants for outstanding community...

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – Mr. Met was all smiles last week and this time it had nothing to do with baseball, the New York Mets or the tasty Applebee’s Realburgers. Instead, Mr. Met visited the Applebee’s in Middletown, posing for pictures with adoring fans all to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hudson Valley. For more than an hour, Mr. Met smiled with little league teams, families, children...

BUFFALO, N.Y. - At Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, back-to-school offers more fundraising opportunities for students and parents than the French have fries. Sports teams can flip flapjacks, parents groups can hold dinner meetings with part of the bill going back to their organizations, and elementary schools can visit the restaurants and learn about jobs in the food service industry. There's even...