With Free Meals for Kids this Labor Day
 
(Long Island, N.Y.) This Labor Day, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Nassau and Suffolk counties will pay tribute to working parents by “paying” for kids’ meals.  Families who dine at Applebee’s anytime on Monday, September 6, will receive up to two free Kids’ Meals with each adult entrée purchase.  The free meals are valid for children ages 12 and under, on any Applebee’s “Kids’ Menu” entrée, dine-in only.
 
“We’re giving parents a well-deserved break–from the kitchen.  We’ll do all the work this Labor Day by serving up lunch or dinner for families as they sit back, relax and enjoy one more family night out before the kids go back to school,” said Kurt Pahlitzsch, Director of Operations for Applebee’s Long Island.   “Our 2 for $20 menu, which includes one appetizer and two entrees, will really stretch parents’ hard-earned dollars and is available not just on Labor Day but all year round for lunch and dinner.”        
 
While the kids enjoy lunch or dinner from the Kids’ Menu, adults may want to try one of Applebee’s new Sizzling Entrees.  Hot bubbling cheeses, caramelizing sauce, fresh steamed vegetables and choice of shrimp, steak and chicken on sizzling skillets give neighborhood guests what they’re craving, at a price they can swallow. All of Applebee’s new Sizzling Skillets start at $8.99.
 
To locate the Applebee’s restaurant nearest you or for more information, visit www.applebees.com.  The “free meals for kids” Labor Day offer is valid on Monday September 6, and is only available at participating Applebee’s restaurants in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
 
About Applebee’s
Applebee’s (www.applebees.com) is the world’s largest casual dining chain, with more than 2,000 locations in 49 states, 16 countries and one U.S. territory. Based in Lenexa, Kan., Applebee’s takes pride in providing a welcoming, neighborhood environment where everyone can enjoy the dining experience.  Applebee’s Services, Inc., and its affiliates franchise and operate restaurants under Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill and are a DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) brand.
 
About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.
Doherty Enterprises, Inc. was established in 1985 and is the 12th largest franchisee in the United States, operating six restaurant concepts including: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, El Pollo Loco, Carino’s Italian Grill, and their own concept, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub. To date, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates 92 restaurants in northern and central New Jersey, Long Island, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens. The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Tri-State Area” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow Our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” (www.DohertyInc.com)