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Doherty Enterprises to Open Its First Applebee’s Ghost Kitchen in Miami’s Wynwood District on July 27

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Doherty Enterprises, an Applebee's® franchisee, announced today its first Applebee's ghost kitchen concept to open in Miami on July 27, 2022. Located in the trendy Wynwood Arts District just north of Downtown Miami, the new to go and delivery concept will offer area residents a limited selection of their favorite Applebee's menu items with the convenience of home delivery.

Wynwood district guests will be able to order from the Applebee's website directly or through popular delivery app services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates. Guests can also opt to pick-up orders themselves.

"With the recent explosive growth of delivery apps, we felt it was the right time to experiment with a ghost kitchen," said Kurt Pahlitzsch, VP of Operations, Doherty Enterprises. "Our first-ever Applebee's ghost kitchen in Wynwood allows us to explore the business viability of getting Applebee's meals to more people without the sizable commitment of opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant."

Delivery from the new kitchen will be available seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. The ghost kitchen will be in the Wynwood Eatery at 1900 NE Miami Ct., Miami.

To celebrate the grand opening, the Wynwood Applebee's ghost kitchen is offering a limited-time coupon code. Enjoy Free Delivery with $20 Purchase* when you use code: DOHGKJYFDDM

"We're all about improving the dining experience for our guests in Florida, whether you're visiting one of our many restaurant locations or simply want to enjoy our meals at home on the couch," reports Pahlitzsch. "We look forward to seeing how this ghost kitchen performs, and if our guests enjoy it, we may expand the convenience to other areas in our markets."

* Valid through 9/6

Order must be $20 or more before tax to receive free delivery. Not redeemable for cash. Excludes tax and gratuity. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or discounts. Limit one per order. Must use coupon to redeem deal. One-time use. Only available at Applebees.com for delivery only from Applebee's of Wynwood, FL.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 130 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Georgia, including five restaurant concepts: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, 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 8 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 11th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 77th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation's Restaurant News, the 73rd largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain's Business, and 34th largest privately held company 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 3,100 people and donated over $4.1 million directly back to those in need. Learn more: https://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(tm) 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 franchise and company-operated operations consisted of 1,676 Applebee's restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 11 countries outside the United States as of March 31, 2022. This number does not include two domestic Applebee's ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and eight Applebee's international ghost kitchens. 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.

Doherty Enterprises, an Applebee's® franchisee, announced today its first Applebee's ghost kitchen concept to open in Miami on July 27, 2022. Located in the trendy Wynwood Arts District just north of Downtown Miami, the new to go and delivery concept will offer area residents a limited selection of their favorite Applebee's menu items with the convenience of home delivery.

Related link: https://www.dohertyinc.com/

Participating Applebee’s Restaurants in Florida and Georgia Announce Special Late-Night, One Dollar Drink Offer for the Entire Month of April

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is welcoming spring with a special $1 late night drink every evening in April from 10 pm to close. Starting today, and running through April 30, guests can enjoy a tasty $1 Long Island Iced Tea, as well as select half-priced appetizers, at participating Applebee's® restaurants in Florida and Georgia* that are owned and operated by local franchisee Doherty Enterprises (see list of participating locations below).

Long Island Iced Tea is a classic drink - and now this neighborhood favorite can be enjoyed for just a buck. It's refreshing and affordable, perfect for keeping your late nights rocking.

"This unbeatable late-night drink offer is our special way of celebrating the arrival of spring with our guests," said Tim Doherty, the CEO of Doherty Enterprises. "There is no better way to satisfy a late-night craving than with a $1 drink and one of our must-try, half-priced appetizers."

The Applebee's® locations, owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises, participating in this special offer are:

FLORIDA: Cape Coral, Cutler Bay, Delray Beach, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Greenacres, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Margate, Naples, North Port, Okeechobee, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Punta Gorda, Sarasota, St. Augustine, Tamarac, Vero Beach, and West Palm Beach.

GEORGIA: Waycross.

For more information and other limited time offers from Applebee's, stop by your neighborhood Applebee's restaurant: https://www.applebees.com/en

*Offer valid for dine-in only at Doherty Enterprises owned and operated Applebee's® locations on Long Island NY, FL, and GA and guests must be 21-years old or over to enjoy responsibly. Offer valid from 4/1/22-4/30/22.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 130 restaurants in New Jersey, New York, Florida and Georgia, including five restaurant concepts: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, 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 8 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey. Doherty Enterprises is ranked 11th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 77th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation's Restaurant News, the 73rd largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain's Business, and 34th largest privately held company 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 3,100 people and donated over $4.1 million directly back to those in need. ( https://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(tm) 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 franchise and company-operated operations consisted of 1,680 Applebee's restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 11 countries outside the United States as of December 31, 2021. This number does not include two domestic Applebee's ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and eight Applebee's international ghost kitchens. 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.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is welcoming spring with a special $1 late night drink every evening in April from 10 pm to close. Starting today, and running through April 30, guests can enjoy a tasty $1 Long Island Iced Tea, as well as select half-priced appetizers, at participating Applebee's® restaurants in Florida and Georgia* that are owned and operated by local franchisee Doherty Enterprises.

Related link: https://www.dohertyinc.com/

AJ’s Grayton Beach Hosts Fourth Annual S’mores with Santa

GRAYTON BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mr. Claus comes early this year at AJ's Grayton Beach Fourth Annual "S'mores with Santa" event. This free family activity is set to kick off on Wednesday, November 24 from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. and is the ideal way to get into the holiday spirit.

Kids will have the opportunity to roast marshmallows and melt some s'mores by the campfire while sipping on hot chocolate, eating cookies and, of course, visiting with Santa. And, while they wait to see the jolly man in red, they can write letters to him to make sure he knows they've made the nice, and not the naughty list.

Meanwhile, parents can enjoy dinner, listen to live holiday music by Jones & Company and sample some festive drink specials. It's an evening that memories are made of, so people should make sure to bring their cameras to capture those special holiday pics.

"Each year, we get excited about 'S'mores with Santa,'" Alan Laird, AJ's owner says. "It's a great way for families to spend time together and it's so much fun to watch the kids when they meet Santa."

About AJ's Grayton Beach

Located off Scenic Highway 30A, AJ's Grayton Beach is the newest location in the AJ's family. Formerly Pandora's, AJ's transformed this location into a cool, coastal cabana with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, three bars, two stages and a dining area, complement the lush outdoor patio and firepit. It's also been voted one of 30A's Hottest Spots for Live Music.

For more information: visit https://ajsgrayton.com/ or contact their Special Events and Promotions department: Rachael Green at info@ajs-destin.com or 850-259-2057.

Follow events on social at: https://www.facebook.com/AJsGraytonBeach

Mr. Claus comes early this year at AJ's Grayton Beach Fourth Annual "S'mores with Santa" event. This free family activity is set to kick off on Wednesday, November 24 from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. and is the ideal way to get into the holiday spirit.

Related link: https://ajsdestin.com/

AJ’s Feeds the Community this Thanksgiving 2021

DESTIN, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- For the sixth year, AJ's on the Bayou, will host a free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Last year, the waterfront restaurant served close to 1,000 meals. "We open up our doors to everyone, to ensure that no one is alone or hungry for the holiday," says Keith Waters, Director of Operations for AJ's.

AJ's Thanksgiving feast will feature time-honored classics such as turkey, ham, stuffing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, garden salad, dinner rolls, and assortment of pies.

"We have expanded our outreach to include our sister store in Grayton Beach, this will be their second year," adds Waters. "We are open to everyone, and invite the community to join our AJ's family on this day, to give thanks. While there is absolutely no charge, donations will be accepted from those capable of making them."

Alan Laird, the Owner of AJ's says, "We want to give back to those that may not have the means to celebrate Thanksgiving. We also want to provide a gathering place for those who don't have anyone with which to share the holiday meal or for those who simply want to celebrate with their neighbors. This is our way to thank the community that provides for us and our families, each and every day."

Reservations are not accepted, and diners will be served on a first come basis. AJ's Grayton Beach will open their doors from 12 p.m. till 5 p.m. to serve Thanksgiving dinner, then join us for family Karaoke starting at 6 p.m.

All donations received from both Thanksgiving feast will benefit Kids on the Coast Foundation. Donations will be used to assist local high school youth this upcoming holiday season. Kids on the Coast is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports various charities that provide assistance and give support to local children and youth.

For more information, please contact our Special Events and Promotions department: Rachael Green at info@ajs-destin.com or 850-259-2057.

LEARN MORE AT: https://ajsgrayton.com/ and https://www.ajsonthebayou.com/

For the sixth year, AJ's on the Bayou, will host a free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Last year, the waterfront restaurant served close to 1,000 meals. "We open up our doors to everyone, to ensure that no one is alone or hungry for the holiday," says Keith Waters, Director of Operations for AJ's.

Related link: https://ajsdestin.com/

Tres Amigos Grill introduces their new menu item Chef John’s Street Tacos for Taco Tuesday

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tres Amigos Grill in Winter Garden known for creating, grilling and serving a fusion of Tex-Mex, Grilled and Mexican Style offerings announces the addition of Chef John's Street Tacos to its menu.

"As we launch Chef John's Street tacos on Tuesday, Tacos are not only for Tuesdays. We ask all our friends to consider living every day like it's Taco Tuesday since these will be available every day," says John Kresl, owner, aka "Chef John."

Served with your choice of skirt steak, chicken, shrimp, pork carnitas or vegetables, the Chef John Street Tacos are wrapped in crispy homemade corn tortillas and topped with Pico De Gallo, Cotija cheese and our homemade hot sauce. To top it off, we add a few lime wedges to the party.

Kresl adds, "For every item on our menu old or new, we keep the home in homemade from the produce to the process and from preparation to presentation. Every step, every stage and every layer of every ingredient matters to us at Tres Amigos Grill."

Based in Winter Garden, Florida, Tres Amigos Grill delivers flame grilled to order entrees methodically prepared and distinctively dressed with the freshest toppings, seasonings, and sides for individuals, families and friends.

From Grilled Stuffed Tacos to our Stuffed Grill Bowls, and full course entrees to our customized catering menu, Tres Amigos Grill practices a personalized approach to preparing every individual order and every special request.

Tres Amigos Grill is Creating, Grilling, and Serving Food and Friendships in Winter Garden, Florida and beyond. Every item on the Tres Amigos grill menu is created, served, and shared for dining in, carrying out, curbside pick-up, or delivery.

Starting Tuesday, September 7, Tres Amigos Grill is introducing Chef John Street Tacos to the menu available every day.

"We invite our friends and our neighbors to embrace the taco," says Chef John Kresl.

Visit Tres Amigos Grill at their Winter Garden Location at 1025 South Dillard Street, Winter Garden, Florida 34787.

More information on their website at https://tresamigosgrill.com/

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Tres Amigos Grill in Winter Garden known for creating, grilling and serving a fusion of Tex-Mex, Grilled and Mexican Style offerings announces the addition of Chef John's Street Tacos to its menu.

Related link: https://tresamigosgrill.com/

AJ’s 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Brunch at Fort Walton Beach and Grayton Beach Locations

GRAYTON BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- AJ's Restaurant Group is celebrating their 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Brunch at two of their locations on the Emerald Coast. AJ's on the Bayou on Sunday, February 7; and AJ's Grayton Beach on Sunday, February 14. Brunch at both locations will begin at 10 a.m. featuring New Orleans favorites such as Mardi Gras Omelette, Beignets, Bread Pudding, Jambalaya, Étouffée, with a crawfish boil starting at 12 p.m.

Each location will also have their Sunday brunch menu available, along with bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary specials. Guest can enjoy live music straight from Louisiana by Dikki du & the Zydeco Krewe starting at 11 a.m.

Guests are encouraged to wear beads, masks, and any festive attire to be part of the Mardi Gras celebration.

Dikki Du is as synonymous with zydeco music as beads are with Mardi Gras. Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe have been playing together for over 14 years. Dikki Du's original funky and hypnotic zydeco style announces that he has arrived, occupying a spot on par with the best. He takes songs from classic zydeco and turns them inside out with fresh and funky renditions, intense and fascinating accordion action, and melodic vocals, innovating and revitalizing zydeco for a unique and incredible experience.

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AJ's Restaurant Group is celebrating their 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Brunch at two of their locations on the Emerald Coast. AJ's on the Bayou on Sunday, February 7; and AJ's Grayton Beach on Sunday, February 14. Brunch at both locations will begin at 10 a.m. featuring New Orleans favorites such as Mardi Gras Omelette, Beignets, Bread Pudding, Jambalaya, Etouffee, with a crawfish boil starting at 12 p.m.

Related link: https://ajsdestin.com/