Applebee’s Gets ‘Incredible Bump’ From Stimulus Spend
Flynn Restaurant Group, the sit-down chain’s largest franchisee which runs 444 locations, said the casual dining restaurant is going strong amid its brands, according to Bloomberg. Other Flynn brands include Taco Bell, Arby’s and Panera Bread. Company Founder Greg Flynn said the new strength in sales at Applebee’s could be attributed to “an incredible bump” from stimulus checks, boosted unemployment benefits and tax rebates.
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