Applebee’s opens 2,000th location

New York City Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar on Monday opened its 2,000th restaurant, a milestone it had aspired to before being acquired in late 2007. The restaurant is located in the Harlem section of Manhattan.

“Applebee’s continues to grow in this tough economic environment,” Mike Archer, president of Applebee’s Services, said in a release. “As we open our 2,000th restaurant, we have a lot of momentum behind our brand, with new menu offerings, solid marketing improvements and a fiercer-than-ever commitment to be the number one casual dining choice in neighborhoods across America and the world.”