Applebee's reviews

3.7

58% would recommend to a friend

(2,676 total reviews)
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47% positive business outlook

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4.0
Mar 19, 2026

Good Start to Management

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Pros

Good for Entry Level Manager. Training was consistent and thorough. Could request days off. For management hours were good. Average 45 a week.

Cons

Low starting pay and small raises every year. PTO could be better.

2.0
Mar 16, 2026

I hated this job

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Pros

- discount on food - pay is pretty decent - I liked the other servers a lot, familial atmosphere

Cons

- Managers did not respect days off - Management was poor in general, constantly understaffed during dinner - rude clientele

5.0
Mar 7, 2026

Great place

Anonymous employee
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Pros

It’s like family and the managers do listen and do understand.

Cons

Nothing I can think of.

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