Grupo Colón Gerena hosts convention to outline future growth
March 6, 2025
Some 200 managers from across the island participated in the event. #NewsismyBusiness
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Applebee’s invests $1.6M into 8th location in Puerto Rico, in Montehiedra
July 23, 2020
Grupo Colón-Gerena, the franchise holder for Applebee’s casual dining restaurants in Puerto Rico, announced the opening of the chain’s eighth location, near the Montehiedra Outlet center. The new eatery opened its doors recently, following a $1.6 million investment that will also create 169 new jobs, the company said. Due to the timing of the opening, […]
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7 Applebee’s temporarily closing thru end of Puerto Rico’s lockdown
March 31, 2020
The management of Apple Caribe, operators of Puerto Rico’s seven Applebee’s restaurants announced the temporary closure of the eateries, affecting 465 employees. Lizmarie Medina, chief marketing officers of the company, said “we’re putting a pause on our operations. This unprecedented historical moment of constant changes forces us to make the decision to close temporarily.” The […]
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Applebee’s unveils new design in new Guaynabo eatery
December 2, 2015
With an investment of $2.5 million, Applebee’s will inaugurate its fifth restaurant on the island on Dec. 7, becoming the first market to introduce a new architectural design to be adopted by other restaurants nationwide.
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Restaurant chain creating 460 jobs with gov’t support
February 19, 2014
Puerto Rican sister companies Apple Caribe Inc. and Famous Caribe Inc., operators of the Applebee’s and Famous Dave’s chains, respectively, will create a total of 460 full-time jobs supported by the incentives provided through the Jobs Now Act passed by the current administration a year ago.
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Applebee’s opening at the Hyatt Place Bayamón
May 22, 2013
Guests and visitors to the new Hyatt Place Bayamón & El Tropical Casino will be able to grab a bite at Applebee's, slated to open when the hotel inaugurates in December, officials said Tuesday.
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Applebee’s honoring military with free Vets Day dinner
November 6, 2012
Applebee’s in Puerto Rico is inviting veterans and active military personnel to a free meal on Veterans Day this Sunday at its Plaza Las Américas, Mayagüez and Dorado restaurants.
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Wendco to revamp Wendy’s, open more, bring Famous Dave’s, expand Applebee’s
February 1, 2012
Wendco of Puerto Rico Inc., franchisee of the Wendy’s restaurant chain, is expanding its operations aggressively this year, with plans to invest $8.1 million to open six new locations and remodel three existing stores throughout the island.
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