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Applebee's International

4551 W. 107th St., # 100
Overland Park, KS 66207
800#:
Tel: (913) 967-4000
Fax: (913) 967-4135
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Larry M. Bader, Director Franchise Development

Everyone's favorite neighbor is definitely APPLEBEE'S neighborhood grill and bar. This distinguished casual-dining restaurant has a comfortable individuality which reflects the neighborhood in which it is located, making the APPLEBEE'S concept appealing wherever it is built.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1980;	First Franchise:	1988
Franchise Units:	730
Company-Owned Units:	172
Total Units:	902

Distribution: U.S. -- 889; Canada -- 5; International -- 8
> North America -- Operations in 47 States, 3 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 62 in FL, 54 in CA, 48 in OH

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 125

Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 5, , , 5 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: All Except AB

Average Number of Employees: 75-100 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 5,000-5,400 SF; FS, SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$1MM-50% Liq.
Total Investment:	$1.74-3.17MM;		Average Total Investment:	$2455K
Minimum Net Worth:	$NR
Fees:	Franchise:	$35K/Unit;	Average Franchise Fee:	$35K
	Royalty:	4%
	Advertising:	3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	20/5
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions:	No
Area Development Agreements:	Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff:	300
On-Going Support:	A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	8-12 Weeks Certified Training Unit; 3-Day Seminars at Headquarters.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	NY, LA, HI and AK
Canada:	All Canada
Overseas:	All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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