Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® in Lindenhurst, NY Unveils a Fresh New Look

Doherty Enterprises, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive remodel of its Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurant located at 600A N. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, NY. Updated without ever closing doors to guests, the renovation team worked through the night and early mornings over several weeks to deliver a new enhanced dining experience, just in time for a Long Island summer.

To celebrate the new look, a special ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., where Area Director, Adam Eury, and Applebee’s Lindenhurst General Manager, John Chesebrough, will officially unveil the refreshed restaurant.

“We approached this remodel as a strategic investment in our Long Island communities,” said Tim Doherty, Chief Operations Officer, Doherty Enterprises. “By working after hours, we kept our guests dining uninterrupted while adding modern finishes, improved seating arrangements, and locally inspired artwork to our Lindenhurst Applebee’s. This marks the first of several updates at various Applebee’s locations along the East Coast later this year.”

The refreshed interior features contemporary light fixtures, booth and bar seating upgrades, and vibrant neighborhood-inspired artwork. Guests will also discover menu items designed to delight both longtime fans and first-time guests, from premium shareable appetizers to inventive seasonal entrees.

“We’re proud to invite our neighbors back into a fresh new space that truly reflects the warmth and character of Lindenhurst,” said Area Director, Adam Eury. “This remodel honors the families and local spirit we’ve served for decades, and we can’t wait for everyone to see the changes.”

All are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting event on June 11. Following the ceremony, guests will be able to tour the new dining room and meet the Doherty leadership team.

About Applebee’s®

As one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America’s kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee’s makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it’s in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood™ is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee’s is always Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood®.  Applebee’s and its franchise operations together consisted of 1,594 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 15 countries outside the United States as of March 30, 2025. This number does not include one domestic Applebee’s ghost kitchen (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and six Applebee’s international ghost kitchens.  Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 160 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, including seven restaurant concepts: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Wendy’s, Jinya Ramen Bar, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 15 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 27th Largest Franchisee in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 80th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, the 67th largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business, and 26th in NJ’s Top 250 privately held companies & 5th Largest Family-Owned Business Based on Employees in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,200 people and donated over $5.7 million directly back to those in need. (www.DohertyInc.com).