Doherty Enterprises, Inc. (Doherty) announced recently it has acquired 21 Applebee’s restaurants located throughout the New York City metro area.
The Allendale, NJ-based company has been an Applebee’s franchisee since 1993, and today owns and operates 104 Applebee’s restaurants in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Georgia.
Through this acquisition, Doherty now has a portfolio of 160 franchise restaurants across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Georgia including Applebee’s, Panera Bread, and Chevys Fresh Mex. The firm additionally owns two restaurant concepts, Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar, and operate a combined four restaurants under these two brands.
“This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in our company’s journey and aligns with our strategic vision for growth and innovation in the restaurant franchise space,” Doherty’s Chairman and CEO, Ed Doherty, said in a press release. “We are thrilled to welcome the Apple Metro team into the Doherty family, knowing that their expertise and commitment will further strengthen our position in the industry.”
Doherty acquired the 21 Applebee’s restaurants in the New York City metro area from Applebee’s franchisee, Apple Metro. Team members currently working in the acquired restaurants will be offered jobs with Doherty. This transition ensures a seamless experience for guests while preserving the expertise and dedication of the current team members.
“Our mission at Doherty Enterprises is to become the best food service company in the communities we serve,” said Doherty Enterprises Chief Operating Officer, Tim Doherty. “We look forward to ‘wowing’ every guest, every time, as we bring our quality Applebee’s dining experience to our new locations in the Big Apple.”
