Is Applebee's a good company to work for?

Applebee's has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 10,427 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 58% of employees would recommend working at Applebee's to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Applebee's have been left by employees working as Software Engineer , Chef and Sales Associate/Cashier .

Does Applebee's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Applebee's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Applebee's. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Applebee's?

58% of Applebee's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Applebee's 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applebee's?

Server (1914) , Server/Waiter (967) , Hostess (513) , Line Cook (382) , Host (374) , Server/Bartender (321) , Bartender (296) , Manager (245) , Server/Waitress (189) , Food Server (171) , Waitress (161) , Assistant Manager (150) , General Manager (142) , Cook (122) , Host/Hostess (120)

What are the pros of working at Applebee's according to real employee reviews?

"Good money because you get checks every 2 weeks and about a $100 in cash a week for tips." ((in 551 reviews)); "I met some really great people there and I would have to say that is the only pro about this company!" ((in 503 reviews)); "Great coworkers who made a new job very easy and seamless to get used to." ((in 402 reviews)); "The staff was great and it was very busy." ((in 241 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and room to grow" ((in 214 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Applebee's according to real employee reviews?

"Management was poor and biased" ((in 827 reviews)); "Long hours are a must and if you have a family don't plan on spending any time with them" ((in 483 reviews)); "Low Pay and dirty sometimes" ((in 423 reviews)); "No benefits to speak of and no breaks either" ((in 111 reviews)); "Managers show blatant favoritism and act like they're back in highschool." ((in 77 reviews))

What are employees saying about Applebee's layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Applebee's layoffs and their outlook for job security at Applebee's in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Applebee's locations?

New York , Kansas City , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Dallas , Houston , Chicago , Brooklyn , Philadelphia , Las Vegas , Orlando , San Diego , Boston , Saint Louis , Minneapolis , Tampa , Albuquerque , Austin , Phoenix , Charlotte , Milwaukee , Raleigh , El Paso , San Antonio , Miami , Grand Rapids , Indianapolis , San Jose , Omaha , Tallahassee

Applebee's reviews

3.7

58% would recommend to a friend

(2,084 total reviews)

Tony Marolejo

67% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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3.0

Dec 10, 2012

Good for some extra money in the bank account, but the in the words of my interviewer, "It's not a career."

Host

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

When you eat there either before your shift or during your break, you get employee discounts on the food. For a restaurant job, the pay isn't that bad, and all the servers' tips are pooled.

Cons

The main problem was with my location in Ridley Park, but the managers never seemed to communicate with one another.

3.0

Dec 6, 2012

Decent work, don't rely on it.

Host

Recommend

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Pros

Decent wage compared to retail. Potential to make money.

Cons

Unreasonable investments on returns, fluctuating hours, rigid system.

1.0

Nov 27, 2012

Corporate offices are struggling with culture, work load and direction

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Very good pay. Applebee's corporate offices will pay better than most KC employers. Benefits are also solid. Plus, leadership makes sure that all bonus-eligible employees actually get their bonuses -- 100 percent, every year. Director and below positions are filled with a lot of smart, very dedicated people.

Cons

The cons outweigh even a big paycheck, sorry to say. The culture is toxic. Almost no one enjoys working here, which is tough to face day in and day out. The work force has been cut back so badly that we are all doing more than one job. (Proportionally, we're underpaid.) But it's not the long hours and lack of work-life balance that gets most people. It's the culture. It's very hierarchal, with random decisions being made from the parent company, DineEquity. Dine does an incredibly poor job of communicating anything to Applebee's. As a result, roles are not clearly defined. Allegiances shift constantly because the entire workforce is always unsure what the direction is on any given day. A lot of wasted work happens at the parent company and Applebee's. Very, very frustrating.

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Good for some extra money in the bank account, but the in the words of my interviewer, "It's not a career."

Decent work, don't rely on it.

Corporate offices are struggling with culture, work load and direction

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