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What to know about Applebee's franchise? The franchisee will operate sit-down, table service Restaurants, including the service of food and alcoholic beverages, under the trade name of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar®. The franchise will offer a menu of moderately priced, American-style food and beverage items. Services include dine-in, take-out, delivery, bar service, banquet services, and other services that the franchisee may elect to offer from time to time. Products include appetizers, soup, salads, entrees (including pasta dishes), sandwiches, and desserts. Applebee's franchisees have an exclusive territorial right to develop and operate Restaurants within a certain geographic area. Franchisees will also receive assistance in site selection for their Restaurant. The franchisee will be granted an exclusive license to use Applebee's trademarks, logos, and trade dress in connection with the operation of their Restaurant. They will also receive detailed operating manuals which cover all aspects. Applebee's is based in Glendale, CA. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a Applebee's franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a Applebee's franchise? Before starting a Applebee's franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a Applebee's franchise is $2,009,201 and can go all the way up to $8,266,730. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Applebee's business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Applebee's franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Applebee's business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Applebee's franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.