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Applebee's Services, Inc., franchises what is today the largest casual-dining chain in the world read more
Applebee's Company Culture
Applebee's Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Applebee's' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
CProfessional Development
CEnvironment
C-Gender
C-CEO Rating
DApplebee's CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Steve Joyce
58 /100
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Diversity at Applebee's
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Applebee's have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Applebee's
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Applebee's have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Applebee's eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-36
Applebee's employees are -36% more likely to recommend Applebee's as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 61% | Detractors |
Working at Applebee's
Working at Applebee's is rated below average by 1823 employees, across various culture dimensions. Applebee's employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Applebee's’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Applebee's was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Applebee's
D
Overall Company Culture at Applebee's is rated D
Last updated 6 days ago
Bottom
15%
Applebee's ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Applebee's Employee Reviews
Out of 1520 Applebee's employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Applebee's improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
Positive Reviews From Applebee's Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It took 3 min at the most
- What are some of the best things about your team?Hardworking indiviguals who always bring their best to the restaurantt floor.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They always help you when you get behind
Constructive Feedback From Applebee's Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Lack of compitent management, putting a good face when higher ups are in building.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better managmebt, and more oppertunitys for earning at the hourly emoloyee lecel.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better compensation, the job can be extremely stressful, dealing with a rude customers, not having proper supplies to do our job properly and being blamed for things beyond our control as hourly employees.
Applebee's Company Information
Applebee's Company Overview
Applebee's Services, Inc., franchises what is today the largest casual-dining chain in the world
Applebee's was founded in 1980 and its current CEO is Steve Joyce. Since its inception 46 years ago, Applebee's has grown to 49620 employees.
Applebee's Mission, Vision & Values
Applebee's Mission Statement
To make sure you're eatin' good whenever you step into an Applebee's.
Applebee's Values
- Trust
- Inclusion
- Community
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Accountability
| Headquarter | 450 N Brand Blvd Los Angeles, CA 91203 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.applebees.com |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
| Tel | 6264297202 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DIN |
| Jobs | www.applebees.com/en/work-with-us |
| Social Sites |
Applebee's Competitors
Applebee's competitors include Hooters, Chili's, Dennys, and Au Bon Pain. Applebee's ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Applebee's compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Applebee's Employees
Applebee's has 49620 employees. 1823 employees at Applebee's have reviewed Applebee's across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.
Overall, the 1823 Applebee's employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Applebee's are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Applebee's, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Applebee's are not very pleased with their team. 1823 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Applebee's are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Applebee's believe the environment at Applebee's is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Applebee's is comfortably fast. About 73% of the employees at Applebee's work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Applebee's are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Applebee's employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Applebee's report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Applebee's have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
65% of Applebee's employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Applebee's employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
53% of Applebee's employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Applebee's employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
57% of Applebee's employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Applebee's - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Applebee's is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Applebee's employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 44% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Applebee's KPIs and OKRs
At Applebee's 18% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Applebee's' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 34 Applebee's employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 24 have said yes.
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Applebee's CEO & Leadership
Applebee's CEO - Steve Joyce
58 /100
Steve’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Steve in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Steve Joyce’s employees rank Applebee's in the Bottom 40% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 40% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 35% for Environment. Joyce is generally unpopular with Applebee's employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Business Development department, and by employees in the IT department and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees in the Communications department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Applebee's’s competitors, Steve Joyce ranks below Hooters CEO Terrance Marks.
Applebee's Leadership
The Applebee's Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Steve Joyce, Division Vice President Bryan Marks, and Division Vice President Ryan Wright
Steve Joyce CEO / President
Steve Joyce serves as the CEO / President of Applebee's.
Bryan Marks Division Vice President
Bryan Marks serves as the Division Vice President of Applebee's.
Ryan Wright Division Vice President
Ryan Wright serves as the Division Vice President of Applebee's.
Stephen Bulgarelli Chief Culinary Officer
Stephen Bulgarelli serves as the Chief Culinary Officer of Applebee's.
Steve Levigne Vice President, Insights and Analytics
Steve Levigne serves as the Vice President, Insights and Analytics of Applebee's.
Christopher Ballard Executive Area Director
Christopher Ballard serves as the Executive Area Director of Applebee's.
Barry Beam Vice President of Operations
Barry Beam serves as the Vice President of Operations of Applebee's.
Steve Byrd Area Director
Steve Byrd serves as the Area Director of Applebee's.
Kevin Carroll Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer
Kevin Carroll serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer of Applebee's.
Applebee's Salaries
How much does Applebee's pay?
How much do people at Applebee's get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Applebee's is $131,392, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,802, or $65 per hour.
At Applebee's, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $242,802 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $39,514 annually. Average Applebee's salaries by department include: IT at $117,559, Marketing at $103,837, Operations at $81,648, and Finance at $113,688. Half of Applebee's salaries are above $135,802.
813 employees at Applebee's rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2420 ratings) while 777 employees at Applebee's rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 802 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Applebee's employees include job titles like Operations Manager, Project Manager, Sales Manager, and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Applebee's employees.
Last updated 21 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $134k | $134k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $206k | $206k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $237k | $237k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $242k | $242k | 100th Percentile |
$131,392*
Average Compensation
$135,802*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Applebee's Salaries by City
Applebee's Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Applebee's
Diverse employees at Applebee's score the company 57/100 across various culture categories, placing Applebee's in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Applebee's across various culture dimensions.
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Applebee's Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Applebee's PTO
Applebee's' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 86% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Applebee's' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 31% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Applebee's' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Applebee's Careers
Applebee's Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Applebee's on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 38% | |
|---|---|---|
Executive | 13% | |
Legal | 13% | |
Finance | 13% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 38% | |
|---|---|---|
Carleton | 13% | |
Marietta | 13% | |
Calexico | 13% | |
Corona | 13% | |
Other | 13% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Applebee's
What is Applebee's address?
Applebee's location is at 450 N Brand Blvd
Who is the CEO of Applebee's?
Applebee's CEO is Steve Joyce, their score by employees is 58
What is Applebee's eNPS?
The eNPS for Applebee's is -36
What is Applebee's revenue?
Applebee's revenue is $605M
What is the salary for Marketing Manager in Applebee's?
Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 104k
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