Applebee's reviews

3.7

58% would recommend to a friend

(579 total reviews)
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Tony Marolejo

68% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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2.0
Feb 10, 2015

Frustrating.

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Pros

For the most part, friendly people and I never get tired of the food.

Cons

I did well as a host and was told that in 2 months at my first job I would be moved up to serving full time. It took 3 months for them to fit in 5 training shifts, all the while hiring and training 7 new servers. I now host 5 days a week in the mornings, where I make no money at all, and I'm supposed to serve once a week. They've told me I have to bring in someone who will be able to host in the mornings before I can start serving more. I don't understand how it's my fault that no morning hosts are being hired. I'm constantly doing extra work and not being thanked for it. There's nothing I'd rather do than quit right now.

3.0
Jan 13, 2015
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Pros

the best part to working here was because of the flexibilty and working with the people. Trying out new foods and drinks, just the community that was built

Cons

Management was not ideal and could have used some courses in business ethics. Also the area manager was unprofessional with the way he talked to his staff.

1.0
Nov 14, 2014

Worked for a Franchise

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Pros

Great people working in the stores.

Cons

The focus has gone from people/guests to pure profit. No loyalty or decent compensation to management from District Manager on down. The company has lost its passion for people.

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