Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Set for Wednesday, December 17th at 11 a.m.

(PRUnderground) December 9th, 2025

Doherty Enterprises, Inc., a leading franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar® in New York City, Long Island, N.Y., and New Jersey, announced today the remodel completion of its Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar at 1721 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ.

The refreshed space features contemporary light fixtures, upgraded booth and bar seating, and vibrant, neighborhood-inspired murals designed to reflect the spirit of Union.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the newly remodeled restaurant will be held on Wednesday, December 17 at 11 a.m. Joining Doherty Enterprises leadership will be the Mayor of Union Township, James Bowser Jr and other Township community VIPs to officially unveil the refreshed dining room.

“We see each Applebee’s remodel as an investment in the neighborhoods we serve,” said Tim Doherty, President and COO of Doherty Enterprises. “By renovating during off-hours, we kept our team and our guests enjoying Applebee’s without interruption, while bringing a more modern and welcoming environment to Union. We’re proud to deliver a refreshed space where neighbors can gather for everyday meals and special moments.”

Kurt Pahlitzsch, Vice President of Casual Dining for Doherty Enterprises, added, “This update is about more than aesthetics, it’s about creating a warm, comfortable place for families and friends to connect. We look forward to welcoming the Union community into this refreshed space and sharing what our team has accomplished.”

Members of the media and the public are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting on December 17. Following the ceremony, guests may tour the updated dining rooms and meet members of the Doherty leadership team.

For more information about Doherty Enterprises, their commitment to their communities, and current job openings, visit http://www.dohertyinc.com.

About Applebee’s®

As one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America’s kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee’s makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it’s in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee’s is always Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood®.  Applebee’s and its franchise operations together consisted of 1,512 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 16 countries outside the United States as of September 28, 2025. This number does not include 59 company-owned Applebee’s restaurants. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 160 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, including seven restaurant concepts: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Wendy’s, Jinya Ramen Bar, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 15 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 27th Largest Franchisee in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 80th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, the 67th largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business, and 26th in NJ’s Top 250 privately held companies & 5th Largest Family-Owned Business Based on Employees in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,200 people and donated over $5.7 million directly back to those in need. (www.DohertyInc.com).

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