Applebee’s® Launches Riblets for Relief Program in an Effort to Support Hurricane Sandy Victims

Nov. 8, 2012 - PRLog -- Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants launch Riblets for Relief in an effort to support the Hurricane Sandy Relief through the American Red Cross. Riblets for Relief, named after Applebee’s world-famous Riblets Platter, will run Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. During this time, Applebee’s will donate 10 percent of all Riblet Platter purchases to Hurricane Sandy Relief through the American Red Cross.

“We are deeply saddened by the destruction of Hurricane Sandy and the millions of individuals affected,” said Anand Gala, Gala Corporation CEO, developer of Applebee’s throughout California. “Being a good neighbor is at the heart of what Applebee’s is all about. We look forward to working in partnership with the American Red Cross to support the restoration of the East Coast.”

Applebee’s has recently undergone restaurant renovations, focusing on healthier living and community building. Along with consistent efforts to give back in their communities through charitable work and donations, Applebee’s looks forward to aiding those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Friends, family and fans of Applebee’s are encouraged to visit their local Applebee’s to support the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief. Participating Applebee’s locations include: 8430 North Friant Road, Fresno; 7007 North Cedar Ave, Fresno; 3604 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno; 1369 Fitzgerald Dr., Pinole; 2263 South Shore Center, Alameda; 24041 Southland Drive, Hayward; 30980 Dyer Street, Union City; 39139 Farwell Drive, Fremont; 2737 Hillcrest Ave., Antioch; 4301 1st Street, Livermore; 2819 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek; 17900 San Ramon Valley Road, San Ramon; 4808 Dublin Blvd., Dublin; 3400 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia; 5325 W. Avenida De Los Robles, Visalia; 98 Shaw Ave., Clovis; 1665 Lacey Rd., Hanford; and 9000 Ming Ave. Bldg M, Bakersfield.

For more information on Applebee’s, log onto www.Applebees.com.

About the American Red Cross
The humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross connects people and communities across the nation and around the world. The common bonds of humanity and compassion unite us together, not just in the face of emergencies and disasters, but in helping our neighbors every day. Since being founded by Clara Barton in 1881, the Red Cross has been a consistent lifeline for people when they need us the most. The depth and breadth of our services – whenever and wherever they're called for – is unmatched by any organization in the world. For more information, visit www.redcross.org.

About Applebee’s

Founded nearly three decades ago on the principles of exceptional value and family fun, Applebee's Services, Inc., operates what is today the largest casual-dining chain in the world. This prominent eatery draws people of all ages and lifestyles with its fun, family-friendly atmosphere and signature bar and grill menu. Currently, there are over 1,990 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide in 49 states, 15 international countries and one U.S. territory. For more information, visit www.applebees.com.