Applebee's reviews

3.7

58% would recommend to a friend

(9,790 total reviews)
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Tony Marolejo

67% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Applebee's has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,790 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applebee's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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10K reviews
1.0
Jan 3, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They provide attainable bonus goals and allow for time off when needed.

Cons

The training program for hourly and management is disorganized and spotty. There is no "program". They give you an overview of the job and then you are on your own. The higher ups push and push for good reviews from guests but don't pay attention to providing detailed standards and protocols to be followed (spec.). There is no "right way" of doing things for us to learn or fall back on to uphold standards. This makes it very difficult to direct and know what is expected. The support center does not follow through on projects we request of them. It is increasingly difficult to get into contact with them due to the cut backs made. They are clearly over burdened. The home office leads with a rod instead of a carrot. It is rare to feel the work you do is valued and appreciated. Their work horses are breaking because of it.

4.0
Dec 27, 2012

Great place

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Discount on food. Fun environment.

Cons

A lot of manager turnover

1.0
Dec 14, 2012

See You Tomorrow, not anymore

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay for senior managers and up

Cons

Long hours, micro managed, programs forced down your throat, limited benifits to hourly employees.

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