New York’s Kids Now Have Even More Reasons to Love Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar June 22, 2010

As the world's casual dining leader, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar offers a fun-filled environment for all ages, including the youngest members of the family. Apple-Metro, the New York Metro Area’s Applebee’s franchisee, is leveraging its own unique facilities, such as the world’s largest Applebee’s, as well as strategic partnerships they’ve formed within the community to give New York kids even more exciting experiences at Applebee’s.

Apple-Metro partnered up with Mad Science, the world’s leading provider of science enrichment for children, to offer exciting programs at select New York Metro Area Applebee’s locations. Birthday party packages for groups of 20 or more marry an exciting Mad Science show with delicious Applebee’s signature favorites. Other packages include After School Dinner Clubs and Kitchen Chemistry Field Trips.

Additionally, Applebee’s kitchens are unique and exciting spaces. Applebee’s Kitchen Tours transform New York’s favorite restaurant into its favorite classroom! Kids feel like chefs for the day as they step behind the scenes in Applebee’s one-of-a-kind kitchens to learn the basics of food safety and restaurant operations. The tour is concluded with the presentation of an Applebee’s Junior Chef Certificate to each attendee.

About Apple-Metro, Inc.
Apple-Metro, Inc. is the exclusive New York Metropolitan Area franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Apple-Metro’s portfolio includes (31) Applebee’s servicing the Five Boroughs, Westchester and Rockland Counties, including the newest addition to the portfolio in Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal. In its 16th year of operation, Apple-Metro continues to focus on creating the ultimate casual dining experience through extraordinary service and exceptional food and drink in a fun-filled, friendly atmosphere.