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Applebee's to Host 'Police & Firefighter Appreciation Day' Sept. 28
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Applebee’s to Host ‘Police & Firefighter Appreciation Day’ Sept. 28
Applebee’s Restaurant to Offer Complimentary Entrees to Law Enforcement, Firefighters
PISCATAWAY, NJ – September 19, 2012 – A community can’t thrive without the aid of its police and firefighters; so Applebee’s at 1282 Centennial Avenue wants to be sure that these public servants know how much they’re valued. On Friday, September 28, 2012, Applebee’s will celebrate Law Enforcement & Firefighter Appreciation Day. All Police and Firefighters (active, reserve, retired, career and volunteers) with proper ID, will receive a complimentary meal off of our Applebee’s Signature menu on the event day.
Applebee’s is offering a special menu including some of its signature and favorite items, including the:
- 7 oz. House Sirloin
- Bacon Cheeseburger
- Three Cheese Chicken Penne
- Chicken Tenders Platter
- Oriental Chicken Salad
- Fiesta Lime Chicken®
- Double Crunch Shrimp
Guests will need to provide proper police or firefighter identification. Offer is valid for Dine-in only. Traditional sides are included with the free entrees; 2 for $20 appetizers, upgraded side items or extras, beverages, desserts and gratuity are not included.
Community member Linda Ann Sullivan came up with the idea for a day to appreciate police and firefighters and presented it to Applebee’s. “Linda is a passionate and caring individual who worked tirelessly to make this happen,” said Ken Kirk, Applebee’s General Manager in Piscataway. “We are pleased to take this opportunity to give something back to these selfless professionals who risk their lives for the public’s safety.”
A focal point of Law Enforcement & Firefighter Appreciation Day at Applebee’s will be a single empty table. That table will represent those police and firefighters who cannot be there, whether they were killed or injured in the line of duty or have passed away due to other causes. The empty table will signify that a grateful community will always remember their service.
State Senator Bob Smith (D-17th), a Piscataway resident, said that he plans to participate in Law Enforcement & Firefighters Appreciation Day. “Recognition of our first responders is long overdue,” Sen. Smith said. “I congratulate Applebee’s for this outstanding effort.”
Applebee’s expression of thanks was also welcomed by Piscataway Police Chief Rick Ivone. “Police and firefighters are happy to do our jobs, but it means a lot to us to know we’re appreciated by the people we protect,” Chief Ivone said.
So stop in at Applebee’s on Law Enforcement & Firefighters Appreciation Day and take the opportunity to thank and celebrate the police and firefighters whose dedication to duty keeps us all safe.
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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Announced at Applebee’s: Members of local law enforcement and the community are joined with Applebee’s management to announce plans for Applebee’s “Police and Firefighters Appreciation Day,” to be held September 28.
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, 15 countries and one U.S. territory. Based in Lenexa, KS, 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 Grill & Bar and are a dineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) brand.
Applebee’s New Jersey LocationsBergen County: Garfield, Hackensack, Northvale, Paramus Essex County: Newark Union County: Linden, Union (2 Locations), Elizabeth (coming soon) Hudson County: Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen Passaic County: Clifton, Totowa Morris County: Butler, Dover, East Hanover, Flanders (Mt. Olive), Parsippany Warren County: Hackettstown, Phillipsburg Hunterdon County: Flemington Somerset County: Bridgewater, Hillsborough Middlesex County: Woodbridge, Edison, Milltown, Piscataway Sussex County: Newton Ocean County: Brick, Forked River (Lacey), Manahawkin, Manchester, Toms River Monmouth County: Howell, Manalapan, Wall, Tinton Falls, Ocean Township, Middletown
About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.
Doherty Enterprises, Inc. was established in 1985 and is the 12th largest franchisee in the United States, operating five restaurant concepts, including Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, and two of their own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas. To date, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates 97 restaurants in northern and central New Jersey, Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. 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)