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Frequently asked · Applebee's
What does a Applebee's franchise cost in the US?
Setup and interiors for a Applebee's franchise for the Full-Service Casual Dining Restaurant format run $3.2M–$5.8M. On top of that you should budget a $35K franchise fee.
What is the total upfront commitment for a Applebee's franchise?
Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $3.2M. The franchise fee alone is about 1% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.
What royalty does Applebee's charge?
Applebee's charges a 4% royalty. A separate 4.25% marketing fund contribution also applies.
How much space does a Applebee's franchise need?
A Applebee's outlet needs from 4500 sq ft for the Full-Service Casual Dining Restaurant format.
How many Applebee's outlets are there in the US?
Applebee's operates 1,421 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1988.
Who is eligible for a Applebee's franchise?
You will need capital of at least $3.2M, a site of 4500+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; Development Agreement grants territory with development schedule; 3-mile radius or 40,000+ population protection post-Development Agreement; Non-Traditional Venues excluded.
What training and support does Applebee's provide?
Applebee's provides 14 days of formal training. Supply chain: approved suppliers with designated distributor (CSCS cooperative).
How long is the Applebee's franchise agreement?
Agreement terms: 20-yr initial term · four 5-yr renewals (good standing + new agreement + 10% fee). Renewal fee: $4K.
How does a Applebee's franchisee earn?
A Applebee's franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Full-Service Casual Dining Restaurant format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.
How current is Applebee's franchise disclosure?
These figures come from Applebee's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.
Is a Applebee's franchise SBA-eligible?
Applebee's is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.
How many Applebee's units opened and closed recently?
Applebee's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 11 openings and 33 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.
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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Applebee's requires a minimum investment of $3.2M in a 4500+ sqft commercial space under a Full-Service Casual Dining Restaurant model. Applebee's operates 1421 outlets across the US, established in 1988. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Applebee's

Applebee's is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

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Premium tools available for Applebee's: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Applebee's operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/applebees.html for the full interactive prospectus.