Doherty‑Owned Applebee’s® in Bridgewater, NJ Welcomes a Fresh New Look

Doherty Enterprises, Inc. announced today it is wrapping up the comprehensive remodel of its Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurant located at Bridgewater Promenade, 640 Promenade Blvd in Bridgewater, NJ. Renovation crews are working during late night and early morning hours to deliver a bright, modern dining environment just in time for another “too hot to cook at home” summer.

To celebrate the fresh new look, a ribbon‑cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.  Doherty Enterprises executives, including Director of Operations, Michael McKee, will officially unveil the refreshed restaurant along with Bridgewater Councilperson, Filipe Pedroso, and other community VIPs.

“We view each restaurant remodel as an investment in our local communities,” said Tim Doherty, chief operations officer, Doherty Enterprises. “The updated light fixtures, enhanced booth and bar seating, and vibrant neighborhood‑inspired murals in Bridgewater reflect our commitment to creating warm, welcoming space for our guests. We have more renovations planned for our other restaurants later this year.”

“This makeover is designed to celebrate the spirit of this town,” said Michael McKee, director of operations, Doherty Enterprises. “We’re very excited to welcome our guests into a space that showcases local character while offering the friendly hospitality and signature entrees families have come to expect.”

All are invited to join the Ribbon‑Cutting Ceremony on July 23. Following the ceremony, guests may tour the updated dining area and meet the Doherty leadership team.

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).