Applebee’s expands dual-brand locations and launches seasonal promotions

Dine Brands Global Inc. has opened a new dual-branded Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar and IHOP location in San Antonio, Texas. This expansion brings the company closer to 50 dual-branded locations nationwide, a strategy intended to meet consumer demand for variety and convenience.

In the New York and New Jersey regions, Doherty Enterprises, Inc., a franchisee of Applebee’s, has announced seasonal promotions for the football season. Participating locations in New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey will offer game day food and drink specials, including appetizers and wings. The promotion also includes an NFL Season Wing Ticket program, providing weekly codes for free boneless wings with qualifying online orders through January 2027.