Doherty-Owned Applebee’s® Restaurants Donate Nearly $60,000 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Doherty Enterprises, Inc., a leading franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island, N.Y., and New Jersey, proudly presented a check for $59,173 to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) for Childhood Cancer in a special ceremony held today at the Applebee’s Grill + Bar in Parsippany, NJ.

The donations were raised during a summer fundraising campaign across Doherty-owned Applebee’s locations. The proceeds will support ALSF’s mission to fund pediatric cancer research and assist families affected by childhood cancer.

Representatives from Doherty Enterprises and ALSF gathered to commemorate the contribution, which reflects the dedication of Applebee’s Team Members, guests, and community supporters in the fight against pediatric cancer.

Since 2005, Applebee’s and its franchisees nationwide have raised over $17 million for ALSF, funding more than 340,000 hours of research aimed at finding cures for all children with cancer. During this year’s national fundraiser for ALSF, Applebee’s and its franchisees collectively raised more than $1.6M nationwide.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Alex’s Lemonade and are honored to support their important work,” said Kurt Pahlitzsch, Doherty’s Vice President of Operations. “Every child with cancer deserves to have better treatments and a cure. Our commitment to this cause is a reflection of our dedication to the greater community and helping those kids affected by this terrible disease.”

Founded by Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who began her mission at just 4 years old, ALSF has grown into the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the United States, providing critical research funding and support for families impacted by childhood cancer.

For more information about Doherty Enterprises, their commitment to their communities, and current job openings, visit http://www.dohertyinc.com.

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 franchise operations consisted of 1,625 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 12 countries outside the United States as of June 30, 2024. This number does not include one domestic Applebee’s ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and eight 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.