Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to be Held Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m.

Brooklyn, NY (PRUnderground) June 10th, 2026

Doherty Enterprises, Inc., franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island, NY, and New Jersey, announced the remodel completion of its Applebee’s restaurant located at 448 Gateway Dr – Building M in Brooklyn, NY.

The renovated space features modern light fixtures, upgraded booth and bar seating, and vibrant, neighborhood-inspired murals echoing the spirit of its Brooklyn community.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the newly remodeled restaurant will be held on Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m. Members of Doherty Enterprises leadership will be joined by local officials to unveil the space.

“The renovation of the Gateway Applebee’s restaurant reflects our continued investment in the families and community that have made our restaurant feel like home,” said Timothy Doherty, President and COO of Doherty Enterprises. “Thanks to our team’s commitment to the renovation during off-hours, we were able to keep this location open without interruption. We’re happy to continue doing what we love and welcoming the community to see what we worked so hard on.”

Neesha Seervai, Vice President of Casual Dining and Specialty Restaurants for Doherty-owned Applebee’s, added, “This renovation was designed to reinforce our connection to the Brooklyn community – rooted in family, neighborhood pride, and togetherness. Gateway Center Applebees has long served as a gathering place for local families, schools, youth sports teams, churches, small business owners, and longtime residents from across the borough, and we want our restaurant to continue being part of that shared community experience.”

Members of the media and public are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting on June 15. Following the ceremony, guests may tour the updated dining room.

For more information about Doherty Enterprises, their commitment to their communities, and current job openings, visit http://www.dohertyinc.com

About Applebee’s®

As one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America’s kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee’s makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it’s in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee’s is always Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood®. Applebee’s and its franchise operations together consisted of 1,498 Applebee’s restaurants globally as of March 29, 2026. This number does not include 71 company-owned Applebee’s restaurants. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates 158 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, including seven restaurant concepts: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Wendy’s, Jinya Ramen Bar, Chevys Fresh Mex and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 12 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.  

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 27th Largest Franchisee in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 80th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News, the 67th largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business, and 26th in NJ’s Top 250 privately held companies & 5th Largest Family-Owned Business Based on Employees in New Jersey by NJBIZ.  

The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,200 people and donated over $5.7 million directly back to those in need.  (www.DohertyInc.com).

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