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North Syracuse, NY –Celebrity photos, sports items, and local memorabilia are among dozens of items that customers can bid on at the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in North Syracuse, NY. Now through Sunday, January 29 at 5 p.m., as the restaurant prepares for its upcoming remodel, items that currently adorn the restaurant’s walls will be up for auction. All proceeds will benefit the local Make-A-Wish Foundation chapter to help grant the wishes of children diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.“Every day, patrons come into our restaurants and admire the memorabilia that pay homage to their favorite stars and local teams,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “This auction allows our customers to take advantage of some unique shopping, all while benefitting a deserving organization.”All bids must be made through the Applebee’s restaurant manager on-duty by 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, and items must be paid for in cash. Customers have until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31 to pick up purchased items.“The money raised through this auction will help grant wishes of eligible children in our community,” said Diane Kuppermann, President and CEO, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central New York. “We thank the North Syracuse Applebee’s for their support and encourage all members of our community to bring their friends and family, to enjoy a great meal and support a worthy cause by bidding high and often on the unique auction items.”The silent auction will take place at the North Syracuse, NY Applebee’s restaurant located at 628 South Main Street, North Syracuse, NY 13212. For more information, please call (315) 452-5670.For more fundraising opportunities with Applebee’s, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To learn more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit http://www.cny.wish.org.T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT.  It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations.###

OLEAN, NY –Celebrity photos, sports items, and local memorabilia are among dozens of items that customers can bid on at the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Olean, NY. Now through Sunday, January 22 at 5 p.m., as the restaurant prepares for its upcoming remodel, items that currently adorn the restaurant’s walls will be up for auction. All proceeds will benefit the local Make-A-Wish Foundation chapter to help grant the wishes of children diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.“Every day, patrons come into our restaurants and admire the memorabilia that pay homage to their favorite stars and local teams,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “This auction allows our customers to take advantage of some unique shopping, all while benefitting a deserving organization.”All bids must be made through the Applebee’s restaurant manager on-duty by 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, and items must be paid for in cash. Customers have until 6 p.m. on Monday, January 23 to pick up purchased items.“The money raised through this auction will help grant wishes for eligible children in our community,” said Tracy Gray, Regional Director of Development, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York and Western New York. “We thank the Olean Applebee’s for their support and encourage all members of our community to bring their friends and family, to enjoy a great meal and support a worthy cause by bidding high and often on the unique auction items.”The silent auction will take place at the Olean, NY Applebee’s restaurant located on 3067 West State Street, Olean, NY 14760. For more information, please call (716) 372-2828.For more fundraising opportunities with Applebee’s, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. To learn more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit http://metrony.wish.org/        T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT.  It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations.###

MOHAWK VALLEY, NY – Celebrity photos, sports items, and local memorabilia are among dozens of items that customers can bid on at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in the Mohawk Valley area. As the Applebee’s restaurant at 223 North Comrie Avenue in Johnstown, NY prepares for its upcoming remodel, items that currently adorn the walls will be up for auction now through Sunday, January 8. All proceeds will assist the Northeast Chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® in granting wishes of children diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.  All bids must be made through the Applebee’s restaurant manager on-duty by 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, and items must be paid for in cash. Customers have until 6 p.m. on Monday, January 10 to pick up purchased items. For more information on the Johnstown, NY silent auction, please call (518) 762-1720. Also participating in a silent auction is the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurant at 4755 Commercial Drive in New Hartford, NY. A manager on-duty at the New Hartford location will accept bids on items now through Sunday, January 15 at 5 p.m. Customers have until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17 to pick up purchased items. All proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of Central New York. For more information on the New Hartford, NY silent auction, please call (315) 768-3300. “Every day, patrons come into our restaurants and admire the memorabilia that pay homage to their favorite stars and local teams,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “These auctions allow our customers to take advantage of some unique shopping, all while benefitting a deserving organization.” For more fundraising opportunities with Applebee’s, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. To learn more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit http://www.wny.wish.org   T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT.  It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

TORRINGTON, CT –Celebrity photos, sports items, and local memorabilia are among dozens of items that customers can bid on at the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Torrington, CT. Now through Sunday, November 27 at 6 p.m., as the restaurant prepares for its upcoming remodel, items that currently adorn the restaurant’s walls will be up for auction. All proceeds will benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut. “Every day, patrons come into our restaurants and admire the memorabilia that pay homage to their favorite stars and local teams,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “The holidays are right around the corner and this auction allows our customers to take advantage of some early shopping, all while benefitting a deserving organization.” All bids must be made through the Applebee’s restaurant manager on-duty by 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, and items must be paid for in cash. Customers have until 6 p.m. on Monday, November 28 to pick up purchased items. “With holiday shopping season in full gear, the Applebee’s memorabilia auction couldn’t come at a better time,” said Mike Burke, Chief Executive Officer of the Make-a-Wish Foundation® of Connecticut. “We hope the community will take this unique opportunity to bring their friends and family out to enjoy a meal with loved ones and support a worthy cause. Every dollar raised, will help grant wishes for children in our community.” The silent auction will take place at the Torrington, CT Applebee’s restaurant located on 1690 East Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790. For more information, please call (860) 489-8690. For more fundraising opportunities with Applebee’s, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358.   T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT.  It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations.###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for 61 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut, is part of the national movement thanking the 24 million U.S. veterans and active duty military for their service to our country this Veterans Day. On Friday, November 11, current and former servicemen and women are invited to come to Applebee’s for a great meal and heartfelt “thanks”… absolutely free. On Veterans Day only, veterans and those on active duty with proof of United States military service can choose one free entrée from Applebee’s Veterans Day Menu: 7-ounce House Sirloin Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Fiesta Lime Chicken® Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger Chicken Tenders Platter Oriental Chicken Salad Double Crunch Shrimp  In addition to free meals, Applebee’s is asking guests who come into its restaurants prior to Veterans Day to fill-out “thank you” cards. Every card received will count toward Applebee’s national military appreciation program, “24 Million Thank Yous,” which is updated daily. Guests and anyone in the community are also encouraged to say thanks to veterans and active duty military on Applebee’s “virtual wall of honor” at www.facebook.com/applebees or http://www.applebees.com/thankyoumovement. “Veterans Day is an occasion to pay homage to the millions of active duty military and veterans who bravely risk their lives for our freedom,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “At Applebee’s, we want to take this time to recognize servicemen and women for their dedication by offering them a chance to kick back and enjoy a meal on us. But most importantly, we want to say, “thank you." All Applebee’s locations across Upstate New York and Connecticut will participate, including: New York State: Williamsville, Niagara Falls, Amherst, Lockport, North Buffalo, Depew, Blasdell, Lakewood, Cheektowaga, Dunkirk, Olean, West Seneca, Gates, Pittsford, Irondequoit, Greece, Fairport, Webster, Batavia, Canandaigua, Geneseo, Hornell, Henrietta, DeWitt, North Syracuse, Liverpool, Watertown, Auburn, Camillus; Elmira, Vestal, Ithaca, Cortland, Painted Post, Binghamton, Johnstown, Rome, New Hartford, Oneonta, Herkimer, Utica, Newburgh, Central Valley, Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Brewster, Kingston, Queensbury, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Glenmont, Latham and Hudson; Connecticut: Groton, Mansfield, Manchester, Plainville, Wallingford, Torrington, and Orange. Applebee’s restaurants across the country served more than 1 million free meals on Veterans Day 2010. Since the program’s inception in 2009, Applebee’s restaurants have served more than 2 million veterans and active duty military. Additional details about Veterans Eat Free: Veterans and active duty military need to provide proof of service, which includes U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform, DD214, Citation or Commendation. Traditional side dishes are included with the free entrées; 2 for $20 deal, appetizers, upgraded side items or extras, beverages, desserts and gratuity are not included. To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT.  It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations.  ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Back-to-School season brings with it new friends, new classes, new clothes… but not always new uniforms or supplies needed by local groups to kick off the school year the right way. Applebee’s restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut provide great opportunities for local schools, sports teams and nonprofits to earn money for their respective organizations with fun, community-based fundraisers. Student groups can host a Flapjack Fundraiser pancake breakfast at Applebee’s, while other nonprofits can host a “Dining to Donate” event with a percent of the bill going back to their organization. In 2010 alone, T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for 61 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut, helped groups raise more than $2.41 million through its various fundraising programs. “At Applebee’s we strongly believe in giving back to our local communities, “said Matt Fairbairn, CEO, T.L. Cannon Companies. “We’re proud to have become a resource for local schools, groups and other nonprofits to fundraise in the community. With the dedication of our staff and patrons who partner with us, the support we’re able to provide continues to grow year over year. We look forward to another great year of fundraisers in our Applebee’s restaurants.” Whether raising money for sports equipment, school trips, or organizational supplies, Applebee’s invites groups to choose among a variety of fundraising options, including the following programs which can be booked on the company’s community site www.tlcneighborhood.com: • Flapjack Fundraisers: Offered exclusively to schools, youth sports or youth service organizations. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, Applebee’s provides the venue, food and beverages for the breakfasts, while the organizations sell tickets and volunteer at the events. Local schools and youth organizations holding Flapjack Fundraisers in 2010 raised more than $1.8 million for their programs. • Dining to Donate: Available to any 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization. Organizations book their events at www.tlcneighborhood.com and distribute Applebee’s vouchers prior to. Ten percent of guest checks that accompany event vouchers are donated back to the charitable nonprofit organizations. Churches, college clubs and other nonprofits took part in Dining to Donate events, raising more than $40,000 in 2010. Applebee’s also supports education for younger school-age children through the following programs: • School Restaurant Tours: Open to elementary grades K-5, schools can bring students in for a tour of Applebee’s. While at the restaurant, students learn about job duties, teamwork and the importance of a clean work environment. Students, chaperones and teachers can enjoy a price-fixed, discounted lunch, and all students receive a “Junior Applebuddy” certificate with a coupon for a free kid’s meal for their next visit. • A is for Applebee’s: An achievement award program, teachers can honor their students’ achievements, whether for academics, attitude or effort. Teachers can order reward cards for a free kid’s meal at Applebee’s at www.tlcneighborhood.com. • Bookworm Reading Club: Open to students 10 and younger, children can record the books they read on a “Bookworm Club” card. Once a student reads 10 books, they receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Requests must be made by local schools or libraries online at www.tlcneighborhood.com. • Cool Credit: An achievement program for students 13-18, Cool Credit allows participating schools to reward deserving students with a free appetizer at Applebee’s. Schools can award cards to students based on their own criteria – from leadership and academics to sportsmanship and attendance. Requests should be made online at www.tlcneighborhood.com. To learn more about fundraising opportunities at Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. The company currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. TL Cannon has been awarded the National Restaurant Association “Restaurant Neighbor” state award for community involvement for the last six consecutive years and was recognized by Applebee’s nationally as the system’s franchise “Neighbor of the Year” based on neighborhood support in 2006 and 2009. ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Before the fireworks blast off, kids are invited to celebrate our nation’s independence with a free meal at participating Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut. On Monday, July 4, kids 10 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to Applebee’s for a great meal and patriotic celebration. On July 4th only, kids can choose one free entrée from the following options on the Kids Menu: o Chicken Fingers o Mini Cheeseburger o Grilled Cheese Sandwich o Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese o Fried Shrimp o Hot Dog The meal also includes a choice of side dish and soft drink or juice. “The Fourth of July is a holiday best spent with family, good food and fireworks,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “We can’t think of a better way to spend our nation’s independence, than with our neighbors.” To take advantage of the Kids Eat Free event, customers must dine in and children should be 10 and under and accompanied by an adult. Each party will receive two (2) free Kids Meal per adult entrée purchase. The Kids Eat Free on Fourth of July special offer is valid at the following Applebee’s locations only: New York State: Williamsville, Niagara Falls, Amherst, Lockport, North Buffalo, Depew, Blasdell, Lakewood, Cheektowaga, Dunkirk, Olean, West Seneca, Gates, Pittsford, Irondequoit, Greece, Fairport, Webster, Batavia, Canandaigua, Geneseo, Hornell, Henrietta, DeWitt, North Syracuse, Liverpool, Watertown, Auburn, Camillus; Elmira, Vestal, Ithaca, Cortland, Painted Post, Binghamton, Johnstown, Rome, New Hartford, Oneonta, Herkimer, Utica, Newburgh, Central Valley, Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Brewster, Kingston, Queensbury, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Glenmont, Latham and Hudson; Connecticut: Plainville, Groton, Wallingford, Torrington, Orange, Willimantic, and Manchester. To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for 61 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in upstate NY and Connecticut, helped local nonprofit groups with more than $2.41 million in support in 2010. Last year, school groups and sports teams flipped flapjacks, other nonprofits dined in at Applebee’s with a percent of the bill benefiting their organizations, and special fundraising campaigns were held for Make-A-Wish Foundation and Special Olympics chapters. In total, T.L. Cannon’s Applebee’s restaurants hosted more than 2,600 fundraisers for groups, schools and nonprofit organizations. “At Applebee’s we strive to be more than just a restaurant that does business in the community; our promise is to be a good neighbor and give back to those who reside in the communities where we operate,” said Matt Fairbairn, CEO, T.L. Cannon Companies. “Thanks to our committed staff, the support of our guests, and the hard work by the organizations that held fundraisers in our restaurants, we’re able to support deserving local groups with critical funds they need.” For the past 6 years, T.L. Cannon Companies was awarded the National Restaurant Association’s “Good Neighbor Award” for its commitment to providing community-based support and fundraising programs. The company also was recognized nationally within Applebee’s system twice as “Applebee’s Neighbor of the Year” in both 2006 and 2009, based on its grassroots support of the neighborhoods where the company operates. Applebee’s supported groups, causes, schools and nonprofits in the following ways in 2010: • Flapjack Fundraisers: Offered exclusively to schools, youth sports or youth service organizations, more than 2,000 pancake breakfast fundraisers were held at Applebee’s in 2010. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, Applebee’s restaurant locations welcomed groups for pancakes and bacon. Applebee’s provided the venue, food and beverages for the breakfasts, while the organizations sold tickets and volunteered at the events. Local schools and youth organizations holding Flapjack Fundraisers in 2010 raised more than $1.8 million for their programs. • Law and Orders for Special Olympics: A fundraiser that has been gaining popularity, Applebee’s restaurants hosted two events where local law enforcement officers traded in their badges to serve customers. Officers greeted and held doors for guests, served food and beverages and cleared tables. Applebee’s patrons tipped the officers and the tips benefited Special Olympics athletes across New York State. More than $30,000 was raised from Law & Orders fundraising events in 2010. • Make-A-Wish Fundraisers: Various fundraisers were held at Applebee’s to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation chapters in New York State and Connecticut. From hosting pancake breakfasts with Santa Claus to the sale of Make-A-Wish star magnets to in-kind donations and other events, more than $143,000 was committed to wish kids in the area where the company operates. • Dining to Donate: More than 430 nonprofit organizations held Dining to Donate fundraising events at Applebee’s restaurants. Organizations booked their events at www.tlcneighborhood.com and distributed Applebee’s vouchers to their supporters prior to the event. Ten percent of guest checks that accompanied event vouchers were donated back to the charitable nonprofit organizations. Churches, college clubs and other nonprofits took part in Dining to Donate events, raising more than $40,000 in 2010. Applebee’s also supports education for younger children through the following donation programs: • School Restaurant Tours: Open to elementary grades K-5, schools can bring students in for a tour of Applebee’s. While at the restaurant, students learn about job duties, teamwork and the importance of a clean work environment. Students, chaperons and teachers can enjoy a price-fixed lunch, and all students receive a “Junior Applebuddy” certificate with a coupon for a free kid’s meal for their next visit. • A is for Applebee’s: An achievement award program, teachers can honor their students’ achievements, whether for academics, attitude or effort. Teachers can order reward cards for a free kid’s meal at Applebee’s. In 2010, more than 8,000 reward cards were donated, worth nearly $10,000. • Bookworm Reading Club: Open to students 12 and younger, children can record the books they read on a “Bookworm Club” card. Once a student reads 10 books, they receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Children also receive a detachable bookmark. Requests must be made by local schools or libraries. In 2010, more than 232,000 kid’s meals were donated to local students, with a value of more than $265,000. • Cool Credit: An achievement program for students 13-18, Cool Credit allows participating schools to reward deserving students with a free appetizer at Applebee’s. Schools can award cards to students based on their own criteria – from leadership and academics to sportsmanship and attendance. In 2010, schools awarded 3,700 award cards to students, for a total value of more than $4,000. To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities or participate in these programs, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

Buffalo, NY – Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across upstate New York are currently selling tickets for its “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, December 11 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Participating restaurant locations include those in Western New York, Rochester, Syracuse, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and the Mohawk Valley regions. On Sunday, December 12 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Applebee’s restaurants across Albany and Hudson Valley, NY and throughout Connecticut also will host the “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser. Each ticket is $5 and includes pancakes, bacon, coffee and juice. Santa Claus will be on hand at Applebee’s locations joining the festivities. 100 percent of proceeds from ticket sales will benefit local Make-A-Wish Foundation chapters. Tickets for “Breakfast with Santa” are now available at any of the Applebee’s locations listed above and are limited. Last year, Applebee’s restaurants across New York State and Connecticut raised nearly $38,000 through its “Breakfast with Santa” event.To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Before the trick-or-treating begins, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across Upstate New York and Connecticut invite kids 10 and under to put on their costumes and enjoy a free meal on Halloween, Sunday, October 31.On Halloween only, children can choose one free entrée from the following options on the Kids Menu: o Chicken Fingerso Mini Cheeseburgero Grilled Cheese Sandwicho Kraft® Macaroni & Cheeseo Fried Shrimpo Hot DogThe meal also includes a choice of side dish and soft drink or juice.“Halloween is all about coming together to celebrate good times right in our own neighborhoods,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “We hope to see many superheroes, witches, princesses and ghosts in our restaurants for a great time, festive atmosphere and a free meal before heading out to collect their treats.”To take advantage of the Kids Eat Free event, customers must dine in and children should be 10 and under and accompanied by an adult. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. Each party will receive two (2) free Kids Meal per adult entrée purchase.The Kids Eat Free on Halloween special offer is valid at the following Applebee’s locations only: New York State: Williamsville, Niagara Falls, Amherst, Lockport, North Buffalo, Depew, Blasdell, Lakewood, Cheektowaga, Dunkirk, Olean, West Seneca, Gates, Pittsford, Irondequoit, Greece, Fairport, Webster, Batavia, Canandaigua, Geneseo, Hornell, Henrietta, DeWitt, North Syracuse, Liverpool, Watertown, Auburn, Camillus; Elmira, Vestal, Ithaca, Cortland, Painted Post, Binghamton, Johnstown, Rome, New Hartford, Oneonta, Herkimer, Utica, Newburgh, Central Valley, Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Brewster, Kingston, Queensbury, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Glenmont, Latham and Hudson; Connecticut: Plainville, Groton, Wallingford, Torrington, Orange, Willimantic, and Manchester.To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – At Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants, back-to-school season is about more than just school supplies and textbooks. It’s also about sports teams, school groups and clubs earning money for their respective organizations. Applebee’s restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut provide hundreds of local groups opportunities to fundraise – for everything from new uniforms, to new equipment and class trips. Student groups can flip flapjacks by hosting a fundraising breakfast at Applebee’s, while other nonprofits can host a “Dining to Donate” event with a percent of the bill going back to their organization. In fact, last year alone, T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for 61 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut, held more than 2,000 pancake breakfasts and over 300 “Dining to Donate” events, helping local nonprofits raise more than $1.5 million. “At Applebee’s we understand the importance of being a good neighbor and supporting our local communities,” said Matt Fairbairn, CEO, T.L. Cannon Companies. “We’ve helped hundreds of organizations raise thousands of dollars and we look forward to another great year of fundraising in support of education and youth groups.” Whether raising money for new uniforms, sports equipment, school trips, or organizational supplies, Applebee’s invites groups to choose among a variety of fundraising options, including the following programs which can be booked on the company’s community site www.tlcneighborhood.com: • Flapjack Fundraisers: Offered exclusively to schools, youth sports or youth service organizations. The restaurant provides the venue, food and beverages for the breakfasts, while the organizations are responsible for selling tickets and serving as volunteers at the event. Schools and youth organizations held more than 2,000 Flapjack Fundraisers in 2009, raising more than $1.5 million for their causes. • Dining to Donate: Available to any 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization. Organizations book their event at participating restaurants and distribute Applebee’s vouchers prior to the event. Ten percent of guest checks that accompany event vouchers are donated back to the charitable organization. Churches, college clubs and other nonprofits took part in Dining to Donate events, raising more than $31,000 in 2009. In addition to fundraising programs, Applebee’s also supports education through the following initiatives: • School Restaurant Tours: Open to elementary grades K-5, schools can bring students in for a tour of Applebee’s, learn about job duties, teamwork and the importance of a clean and safe work environment. Students, chaperones and teachers can enjoy a price-fixed lunch, and all students receive a “Junior Applebuddy” certificate with a coupon for a free kids meal for their next visit. • A is for Applebee’s: An achievement award program, teachers can honor their students’ achievements, whether for academics, attitude or effort. Teachers can order reward cards for a free kids meal at Applebee’s by visiting www.tlcneighborhood.com. • Bookworm Reading Club: Open to students 10 and younger, children can record the books they read on a “Bookworm Club” card. Once a student reads 10 books, they receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Requests must be made by local schools or libraries online at www.tlcneighborhood.com. • Cool Credit: An achievement program for students 13-18, Cool Credit allows participating schools to reward deserving students with a free appetizer at Applebee’s. Schools can award cards to students based on their own criteria – from leadership and academics to sportsmanship and attendance. Award cards can be requested online at www.tlcneighborhood.com. To learn more about fundraising opportunities at Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Before the fireworks kickoff, kids are invited to celebrate our nation’s independence and enjoy a free meal at participating Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across New York State and Connecticut. On Sunday, July 4, kids 10 and under, accompanied by an adult, are invited to come to Applebee’s for a great meal and patriotic celebration.On July 4th only, kids can choose one free entrée from the following options on the Kids Menu: o Chicken Fingerso Mini Cheeseburgero Grilled Cheese Sandwicho Kraft® Macaroni & Cheeseo Fried Shrimpo Hot DogThe meal also includes a choice of side dish and soft drink or juice.“The Fourth of July is a perfect time to get together with friends and family in celebration of our nation’s freedom,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “For all of us at Applebee’s, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the Fourth than with our neighbors and their families.”To take advantage of the Kids Eat Free event, customers must dine in and children should be 10 and under and accompanied by an adult. Each party will receive two (2) free Kids Meal per adult entrée purchase.The Kids Eat Free on Fourth of July special offer is valid at the following Applebee’s locations only: New York State: Williamsville, Niagara Falls, Amherst, Lockport, North Buffalo, Depew, Blasdell, Lakewood, Cheektowaga, Dunkirk, Olean, West Seneca, Gates, Pittsford, Irondequoit, Greece, Fairport, Webster, Batavia, Canandaigua, Geneseo, Hornell, Henrietta, DeWitt, North Syracuse, Liverpool, Watertown, Auburn, Camillus; Elmira, Vestal, Ithaca, Cortland, Painted Post, Binghamton, Johnstown, Rome, New Hartford, Oneonta, Herkimer, Utica, Newburgh, Central Valley, Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Brewster, Kingston, Queensbury, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Glenmont, Latham and Hudson; Connecticut: Plainville, Groton, Wallingford, Torrington, Orange, Willimantic, and Manchester.To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

Dozens of local law enforcement officers will be on hand at more than 20 Applebee’s restaurants across New York State on Thursday, May 20, but they won’t be enforcing laws or writing tickets. Instead, the officers will serve up food and fun to Applebee’s customers at the “Law and Orders” event benefitting Special Olympics athletes across the state. The officers will join forces with Applebee’s employees and assist servers and hosts by performing their various tasks. They also will greet and hold the door for guests, bus tables, and serve food and beverages to customers. In return, Applebee’s customers will have the option to tip the officers, which will directly benefit the more than 47,000 Special Olympics athletes in New York State. “Applebee’s has been teaming up with local law enforcement officials to support Special Olympics athletes in our own neighborhoods for the past few years,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of Marketing and Public Relations for T.L. Cannon/Applebee’s. “Our patrons love that they can be served by their local heroes in our restaurants and support a good cause at the same time.” Participating Applebee’s locations include Glenmont, Hudson, Latham, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Poughkeepsie, Brewster, New Hartford, Rome, Utica, Watertown, Auburn, Camillus, Clay, DeWitt, Batavia, Geneseo, Greece, Henrietta, Rochester, Webster, Binghamton, Cortland, Ithaca, and Vestal, NY. The “Law and Orders” events are just one of the many ways that Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar gives back to local communities. For more information on fundraising opportunities with Applebee’s, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

Summer brings us longer days and hotter nights, and there’s no better way to enjoy them than the all-American way – with friends and family. Applebee’s restaurants across upstate NY and Connecticut are launching an “All American Block Party” to celebrate the start of summer fun and patriotic holidays. For a limited time, guests will enjoy a line-up of food and drink items at special prices that tie into the “red, white and blue” patriotic theme. Beginning May 6-July 11, after 9 p.m. daily in the bar area only, patrons can stop into participating Applebee’s restaurants to enjoy: • $5 Philly Burgers: No city invokes thoughts of patriotism and liberty like Philadelphia and Applebee’s new Philly Burger, the hamburger version of a Philly Cheese Steak, features creamy cheese with sautéed peppers and onions on a hoagie –style bakery roll.• $1 off Red Apple Mucho Sangrias: Red wine and crisp apple flavor make up this fruity “red” summer drink. • $1 off White Peach Mucho Sangria: White Zinfandel and peaches make up this crisp, fresh “white” drink.• $3 Labatt Blue Bottles: A cold Labatt Blue is a great way to kick off the summer at a great price.And if that wasn’t enough, check out the Applebee’s “Full Moon Bash” on Saturday, June 26, the first official full moon of the summer. Participating locations will feature food and drink specials, prizes and giveaways. After 9 p.m. at the bar only, patrons will enjoy $3 Labatt Blue bottles; $3 Blue Moon draft pints and $4 Blue Coconut Margaritas.The All-American Block Party food and drink special offers are valid at the following Applebee’s locations only: New York State: Williamsville, Niagara Falls, Amherst, Lockport, North Buffalo, Depew, Blasdell, Lakewood, Cheektowaga, Dunkirk, Olean, West Seneca, Gates, Pittsford, Irondequoit, Greece, Fairport, Webster, Batavia, Canandaigua, Geneseo, Hornell, Henrietta, DeWitt, North Syracuse, Liverpool, Watertown, Auburn, Camillus; Elmira, Vestal, Ithaca, Cortland, Painted Post, Binghamton, Johnstown, Rome, New Hartford, Oneonta, Herkimer, Utica, Newburgh, Central Valley, Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Brewster, Kingston, Queensbury, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Glenmont, Latham and Hudson; Connecticut: Plainville, Groton, Wallingford, Torrington, Orange, Willimantic, and Manchester.To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Now here’s a promise -- after nearly 2,000 pancake breakfasts, you won’t get a stomachache, but you might get new uniforms or sports equipment. But that’s only at Applebee’s restaurants across upstate NY and Connecticut. T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for 61 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in two states, helped local nonprofit groups fundraise more than $1.75 million for their respective organizations in 2009. Last year, school groups and sports teams flipped flapjacks, other nonprofits dined in at Applebee’s with a percent of the bill benefitting their organizations, and special fundraising nights were held for Make-A-Wish Foundation and Special Olympics chapters. In total, T.L. Cannon’s Applebee’s restaurants hosted more than 2,500 fundraisers for groups, schools and nonprofit organizations. Various events were booked on the company’s community fundraising site www.tlcneighborhood.com. “In addition to delivering a great dining experience, our Applebee’s restaurants are dedicated to being a good neighbor and that means giving back to the communities where our restaurants operate,” said Matt Fairbairn, CEO, T.L. Cannon Companies. “We were proud to help literally thousands of organizations and even more neighbors last year through the commitment of our staff, support of our guests, and of course, the hard work by the organizations that held fundraisers in our restaurants.” For the past five years, T.L. Cannon Companies was awarded the National Restaurant Association Good Neighbor Award for its commitment to providing community-based support and fundraising programs. The company also was recognized nationally within Applebee’s system twice as “Applebee’s Neighbor of the Year” in both 2006 and 2009, based on its grassroots support of the neighborhoods in which its restaurants operate. Applebee’s supported groups, causes, schools and nonprofits in the following ways in 2009: • Flapjack Fundraisers: Offered exclusively to schools, youth sports or youth service organizations, more than 1,900 pancake breakfast fundraisers were held at Applebee’s. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, Applebee’s restaurant locations welcomed groups for pancakes and bacon. Applebee’s provided the venue, food and beverages for the breakfasts, while the organizations sold tickets and volunteered at the events. Local schools and youth organizations holding Flapjack Fundraisers in 2009 raised more than $1.5 million for their causes. • Law and Orders for Special Olympics: A fundraiser that has been gaining popularity, Applebee’s restaurants hosted events where local law enforcement officers traded in their badges to serve customers. Officers greeted and held doors for guests, served food and beverages and cleared tables. Applebee’s patrons tipped the officers and the tips benefitted Special Olympics across New York State. More than $47,000 was raised from Law & Orders fundraising events in 2009. • Make-A-Wish Fundraisers: Various fundraisers at Applebee’s benefitted Make-A-Wish Foundation chapters in New York State and Connecticut. From hosting pancake breakfasts with Santa Claus to the sale of Make-A-Wish car air-fresheners to in-kind donations and other events, more than$120,000 was raised for Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2009. • Dining to Donate: Nearly 400 nonprofit organizations held Dining to Donate fundraising events at Applebee’s restaurants. Organizations booked their events at www.tlcneighborhood.com and distributed Applebee’s vouchers to their supporters prior to the event. Ten percent of guest checks that accompanied event vouchers were donated back to the charitable nonprofit organizations. Churches, college clubs and other nonprofits took part in Dining to Donate events, raising more than $31,000 in 2009. Applebee’s also supports education for younger children through the following programs: • School Restaurant Tours: Open to elementary grades K-5, schools can bring students in for a tour of Applebee’s, learn about job duties, teamwork and the importance of a clean work environment. Students, chaperones and teachers can enjoy a price-fixed lunch, and all students receive a “Junior Applebuddy” certificate with a coupon for a free kids meal for their next visit. • A is for Applebee’s: An achievement award program, teachers can honor their students’ achievements, whether for academics, attitude or effort. Teachers can order reward cards for a free kids meal at Applebee’s. • Bookworm Reading Club: Open to students 12 and younger, children can record the books they read on a “Bookworm Club” card. Once a student reads 10 books, they receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Children also receive a detachable bookmark. Requests must be made by local schools or libraries. • Cool Credit: An achievement program for students 13-18, Cool Credit allows participating schools to reward deserving students with a free appetizer at Applebee’s. Schools can award cards to students based on their own criteria – from leadership and academics to sportsmanship and attendance. To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Once the Easter egg hunting is done, children across upstate New York and Connecticut are invited to enjoy a free meal at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants. On Sunday, April 4, kids 10 and under, accompanied by an adult making an entrée purchase, are invited to come to Applebee’s for a great meal and ”hopping” atmosphere. On Easter Sunday only, kids can choose one free entrée from the following options on the Kids Menu: o Chicken Fingers o Mini Cheeseburger o Grilled Cheese Sandwich o Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese o Fried Shrimp o Hot Dog The meal also includes a choice of side dish and soft drink or juice. “We know that Easter Sunday is a special time for people to come together, sharing fun and memories over family meals,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “We’re trying to make it a little easier for families to dine out during these tough economic times. We’re hoping to see lots of smiling faces in our Applebee’s restaurants this Easter Sunday!” All Applebee’s restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut will take part. To take advantage of the Kids Eat Free event, customers must dine-in at Applebee’s. Offer is not valid for Carside To Go or take-out orders. Limit two free kids meals per adult entrée purchase. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 61 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, NY – Great taste or lower calories? At Applebee’s, guests can now have their ‘steak’ and eat it too. The world’s largest casual dining chain recently announced the launch of its groundbreaking menu, featuring five unbelievably tasty entrees, all under 550 calories. The Unbelievably Great Tasting and Under 550 Calories menu marks a first for casual dining chains, offering guests unexpected lower-calorie options like steak and potatoes or grilled shrimp and pasta with the same powerful flavors and generous portions Applebee’s guests count on. “With five entrees in Applebee's new Under 550 Calories menu, our guests have the choices they want,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations for T.L. Cannon Companies. “What’s surprising them is that they don’t have to give up great taste just to get fewer calories.” In fact, a recent survey of casual dining users posed the question: What would you do if you were president of Applebee’s? One in four said they’d put lower-calorie options on the menu. “We’ve done that, and we haven’t sacrificed taste to achieve it,” said Griffin. In restaurants now, the Under 550 menu, along with the company’s Weight Watchers selections, demonstrates Applebee’s ongoing commitment to provide guests a variety of great-tasting choices when dining out. According to NPD Crest, the nation’s leading provider of retail market data, more Americans than ever before – 60 percent – are watching calories when they eat out. NPD also reports that one in four Americans say that restaurants don’t meet their needs for better-for-you food options. “Applebee’s focuses on offering satisfying choices for every guest, including those who want lower-calorie options,” said Griffin. The new Under 550 menu is the brainchild of Applebee’s executive chefs Shannon Johnson and Jason C. Amell, who spent more than a year developing the menu lineup. Working with professional nutritionists, they carefully crafted the lower-calorie recipes to be as tasty as the rest of Applebee’s menu. “We’ve set a new standard with this menu,” said Chef Johnson. “We use great ingredients, rich spices and innovative cooking techniques to create meals that, frankly, are surprising guests. This is a menu that people will order on taste alone. The lower-calories? That’s a bonus.” Unbelievably Great Tasting and Under 550 Calories items include: • Grilled Shrimp and Island Rice Seasoned, grilled shrimp skewers on citrus island rice served with seasonal vegetables. • Asian Crunch Salad Grilled chicken breast served over crunchy salad greens, roasted red peppers, sugar snap peas and refreshing cucumbers, finished with Applebee’s tangy Asian vinaigrette and sliced almonds. • Grilled Dijon Chicken and Portobellos Marinated chicken breast grilled and topped with roasted red peppers, portobello mushrooms, Dijon sauce and aged cheddar cheese. Served with steamed herb potatoes and seasonal vegetables. • Asiago Peppercorn Steak Applebee’s classic 7-ounce sirloin grilled and topped with cracked peppercorn and melted Asiago cheese. Served with steamed herb potatoes and seasonal vegetables. • Spicy Shrimp Diavolo A spicy tomato-basil Diavolo sauce with chili-seasoned shrimp tossed with diced vegetables. Served over a warm bed of whole wheat penne pasta and topped with shredded Parmesan. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 62 restaurant locations. ###

Buffalo, NY – Applebee’s restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut are currently selling tickets for its “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, December 12 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Each ticket is $5 and includes pancakes, bacon, coffee and juice. Santa Claus will be on hand at Applebee’s locations joining the festivities. 100 percent of proceeds from ticket sales will benefit local Make-A-Wish Foundation chapters. Tickets for “Breakfast with Santa” must be purchased in advance at Applebee’s and are limited. Applebee’s restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut have set a goal of raising $75,000 from this event. To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 62 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across New York State and Connecticut are thanking U.S. veterans and active duty military for their service to our country this Veterans Day. On Wednesday, November 11, current and former servicemen and servicewomen are invited to come to Applebee’s for a great meal and heartfelt “thanks”… absolutely free. With gratitude for their service and sacrifice, warm wishes and hot food will flow from lunchtime through the dinner hours for dine-in guests. On Veterans Day only, veterans and those on active duty with proof of United States military service can choose one free entrée from the following options: o 7-ounce House Sirloin o Three-Cheese Chicken Penne o Fiesta Lime Chicken® o Fire Pit Bacon Burger o Chicken Tenders Platter o Oriental Chicken Salad “On Veterans Day and every day, it’s important that we stop and appreciate those who serve or have served our country,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “For us at Applebee’s, offering free meals to current and former servicemen and women is just one thing we can do to say ‘thanks’. We look forward to serving our country’s heroes this Veterans Day.” All Applebee’s locations across the U.S. are also taking part. To learn more about how Applebee’s restaurants in New York and Connecticut support and give back to local communities, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 62 restaurant locations. ###

Buffalo, NY – Local law enforcement officers were on-hand at more than 40 Applebee’s restaurants across New York state on October 28, but they weren’t enforcing laws or writing tickets. Instead, the officers served up food and fun to Applebee’s customers, working hard to earn ‘tips’. In total, Applebee’s restaurants raised more than $22,000, directly benefitting the more than 46,000 Special Olympics athletes in New York State. “Fundraisers like Law & Orders at Applebee’s are critical to the success of our program,” said Renee Snyder, director of development for Special Olympics. “Because there is no cost to our Special Olympics athletes to participate, fundraising supports the cost for uniforms, competition, equipment and travel. We’re so grateful to Applebee’s and local law enforcement officers for helping to drive our program.” The officers joined forces with Applebee’s employees and assisted by holding the doors open for and greeting guests, serving beverages, cleaning off tables, and delivering food to customers. In return, Applebee’s customers had the option to tip the officers to support local Special Olympics athletes. “Law and Orders night at Applebee’s was great to be a part of, and we’re proud to support Special Olympics in New York State,” said Stephanie Griffin, director of marketing and public relations, T.L. Cannon Companies. “This annual event with Special Olympics and local law enforcement is an easy way we can all support these incredible athletes right in our own neighborhoods.” The “Law and Orders” events are just one of the many ways that Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar supports and gives back to local communities. For more information on fundraising opportunities with Applebee’s, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 62 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, NY – Law enforcement officers across New York State will be on-hand at more than 40 Applebee’s restaurants on Wednesday, October 28 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., but they won’t be enforcing laws or writing tickets, per se. Instead, the officers will serve up food and fun to Applebee’s customers, all to raise funds for Special Olympics. The officers will join forces with Special Olympics athletes and Applebee’s employees and assist servers and hosts by performing their various tasks. They will hold the doors open for and greet guests, serve beverages, clean off tables, and deliver food to customers. In return, Applebee’s customers will have the option to tip the officers, which directly benefits the more than 46,000 Special Olympics athletes in New York State. This is the second “Law and Orders” fundraiser for Special Olympics Applebee’s restaurants have held this year. The “Law and Orders” events are just one of the many ways that Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar supports and gives back to local communities. For more information on fundraising opportunities with Applebee’s, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 62 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. – T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New York and Connecticut, was recently recognized for supporting local neighborhoods and communities. The group won the 2009 New York State Restaurant Association's award for its community-based outreach programs. The Good Neighbor Award recognizes restaurants for outstanding community service in their communities. This is the fourth consecutive year Applebee’s was honored. T.L. Cannon also won Applebee’s coveted “Neighbor of the Year” award, among approximately 50 other Applebee’s franchisees nationwide. That award recognizes the Applebee’s group that has demonstrated the greatest commitment to serving its communities throughout the year. Last year, T.L. Cannon supported nonprofit and community-based organizations with more than $1.6 million in donations and fundraising activities throughout upstate New York and Connecticut. “We’re honored to be recognized by the New York State Restaurant Association and Applebee’s Services, Inc. for our efforts, but this award really belongs to our more than 4,000 employees across both states,” said Matt Fairbairn, CEO, T.L. Cannon Companies. “Day in and day out, our staff, managers and leadership teams come together to support non-profit organizations in our neighborhoods.” T.L. Cannon/Applebee’s invites groups to choose among a variety of fundraising options that can be booked on its community site www.tlcneighborhood.com. One program, the Flapjack Fundraiser, helped schools, sports teams and youth service organizations raise more than $1.2 million last year. Applebee’s provides the venue and food for the breakfasts; the organization sells tickets and provides event volunteers. “Last year we held more than 1,500 Flapjack Fundraiser breakfasts. Area youth raising money for their schools and sports programs rolled-up their sleeves and volunteered to serve 120,000 people pancakes,” Fairbairn said. “This is just one of the programs we are proud to offer in the community. The group also supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Special Olympics through in-restaurant fundraisers, raffles, staff dress down days and more, and offers multiple education-based programs through its Education Collaboration initiative. To view and subscribe to more news from Applebee’s/T.L. Cannon, visit http://www.pitchfeed.com/tlcannonapplebees/9358. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 62 restaurant locations. ###

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – Mr. Met was all smiles last week and this time it had nothing to do with baseball, the New York Mets or the tasty Applebee’s Realburgers. Instead, Mr. Met visited the Applebee’s in Middletown, posing for pictures with adoring fans all to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hudson Valley. For more than an hour, Mr. Met smiled with little league teams, families, children and adults alike, as their pictures were taken and autographed by the beloved mascot. Fans donated $5 to Make-A-Wish for their token photos raising $150 and in 2009, the Middletown Applebee’s has donated more $3,000 to the organization through various fundraisers. “Mr. Met’s visit was truly a highlight for our restaurant, but it means even more to the children and families supported by Make-A-Wish Foundation,” said Mike Morrone, general manager, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Middletown. “The hard work and generosity of our Middletown Applebee’s patrons and staff has raised more than $3,000 for Make-A-Wish in 2009. We’re pleased to support such an important cause.” Applebee’s restaurants across New York State and Connecticut also take a hand-on approach with many Make-A-Wish fundraisers, children and their families. Through the sale of car air fresheners to patrons, staff dress down days and in-restaurant raffles, employees, managers and customers alike team up to raise funds and sponsor wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Restaurants host complimentary “wish dinners” bringing children and their family members together, complete with themed decorations and gifts from the restaurant team relating to their wishes. For more information on the Make-A-Wish Foundation program at Applebee’s, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 62 restaurant locations. ###

BUFFALO, N.Y. - At Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, back-to-school offers more fundraising opportunities for students and parents than the French have fries. Sports teams can flip flapjacks, parents groups can hold dinner meetings with part of the bill going back to their organizations, and elementary schools can visit the restaurants and learn about jobs in the food service industry. There's even a program offering free meals for academic performance. Last year alone, T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for 62 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across upstate New York and Connecticut, helped local non-profit groups raise more than $1.6 million through various fundraising efforts. Most of those efforts were geared toward schools and youth. Because of its strong commitment to local communities, Applebee's is helping local schools, clubs and sports teams get off to a smart start this school year through various fundraising and educational programs. "Supporting education is an important part of being a good neighbor," said Matt Fairbairn, CEO, T.L. Cannon Companies. "It's a great way to give back and our neighborhood teams find it incredibly rewarding." Whether raising money for new uniforms, sports equipment, school trips, or organizational supplies, Applebee's invites groups to choose among a variety of fundraising options, including the following programs which can be booked on the company's community site www.tlcneighborhood.com: • Flapjack Fundraisers: Offered exclusively to schools, youth sports or youth service organizations. The restaurant provides the venue, food and beverages for the breakfasts, while the organizations are responsible for selling tickets and serving as volunteers at the event. • Dining to Donate: Available to any 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization. Organizations book their event at participating restaurants and distribute Applebee's vouchers prior to the event. Ten percent of guest checks that accompany event vouchers are donated back to the charitable organization. Applebee's also supports education for younger children through the following programs, details of which can be found on www.tlcneighborhood.com: • School Restaurant Tours: Open to elementary grades K-5. Schools can bring students in for a tour of Applebee's, learn about job duties, teamwork and the importance of a clean work environment. Students, chaperones and teachers can enjoy a price-fixed lunch, and all students receive a "Junior Applebuddy" certificate with a coupon for a free kids meal for their next visit. • A is for Applebee's: An achievement award program, teachers can honor their students' achievements, whether for academics, attitude or effort. Teachers can order reward cards for a free kids meal at Applebee's. • Bookworm Reading Club: Open to students 12 and younger. Children can record the books they read on a "Bookworm Club" card. Once a student reads 10 books, they receive a free kids meal, with the purchase of an adult meal. Children also receive a detachable bookmark. Requests must be made by local schools or libraries. To learn more about fundraising opportunities at Applebee's, visit www.tlcneighborhood.com. For the past four years, T.L. Cannon Companies was awarded the National Restaurant Association Good Neighbor Award for community-based programs. The company was also recognized nationally in 2007 as "Applebee's Neighbor of the Year," based on its support and involvement in the neighborhoods in which it operates. About T.L. Cannon Companies T.L. Cannon Companies is the franchisee for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Upstate NY and CT. It currently owns and operates 62 restaurant locations. ###