applebee's is an american food company that develops, franchises and operates applebee's neighborhood bar &amp; grill. there are over two thousand restaurants all across the united states, puerto rico and several outside countries. the concept of this company represents casual dining. their food includes salads, shrimp, chicken, pasta, barbecue ribs and fish. the company is centered in kansas city, missouri. it was put into operation on november 19, 1980.