Applebees is an American company which develops franchises and operates the Applebees Neighborhood Grill plus Bar restaurant chain.As of December 2015 there were 2033 restaurants operating system wide in the United States Puerto Rico Guam and 15 other countries all owned and operated by franchiseeshe Applebees concept focuses on casual dining with mainstream American dishes such as salads chicken pasta burgers riblets which is considered Applebees signature dish. All Applebees restaurants feature a bar area and serve alcoholic beverages except where prohibited by law.Applebees is an American company which develops franchises and operates the Applebees Neighborhood Grill plus Bar restaurant chain.As of December 2015 there were 2033 restaurants operating system wide in the United States Puerto Rico Guam and 15 other countries all owned and operated by franchiseeshe Applebees concept focuses on casual dining with mainstream American dishes such as salads chicken pasta burgers riblets which is considered Applebees signature dish. All Applebees restaurants feature a bar area and serve alcoholic beverages except where prohibited by law.Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebee’s. We have grown up a lot since then with almost 2000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome for delicious food in a neighborhood setting with attentive service at a great value.Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebee’s. We have grown up a lot since then with almost 2000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome for delicious food in a neighborhood setting with attentive service at a great value.