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Does Apple own Applebee's?

GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Legacy Apple LLC, led by second-generation president Jon Rolph, expands its franchisee portfolio through the acquisition of eight Applebee's restaurants in the middle Tennessee area.

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Is Chili's and Applebee's owned by the same company?

Out of this environment emerged three American casual dining giants: TGI Fridays ($PRIVATE:TGIFRIDAYS), owned by private investment firm Sentinel Capital Partners, Chili's ($EAT), owned by Brinker International, and Applebee's ($DIN), owned by Dine Brands Global.

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What does Applebee's stand for?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is known for its meal deals and cheap cocktails. The chain's name comes from a phone book and the eatery was originally themed after a drugstore. The first location opened in Atlanta, Georgia.

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What was Applebee's original name?

The original Applebee's, which was named T.J. Applebee's Rx for Edibles & Elixirs, opened in Atlanta in 1980. The founders of the original restaurant, including Bill and T.J. Palmer, wanted to name the restaurant Appleby's, but that spelling had already been registered.

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