Applebee's reviews

3.7

58% would recommend to a friend

(628 total reviews)
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Tony Marolejo

68% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Reviews about "Career Development"

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1.0
Mar 31, 2026

Weak franchisee

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I can’t think of one

Cons

Very limited advancement opportunities Long hours

4.0
Mar 19, 2026

Good Start to Management

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Good for Entry Level Manager. Training was consistent and thorough. Could request days off. For management hours were good. Average 45 a week.

Cons

Low starting pay and small raises every year. PTO could be better.

2.0
Jan 29, 2026

Nothing to be unexpected

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to climb the corporate ladder, guaranteed job security, almost always available shifts to work more

Cons

Only management positions get overtime. Management is constantly changing, so rules are constantly changing, so employees are always shifting.

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