Celebratory Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with City Officials and Community Organizations Set for Wednesday, July 1st at 11 a.m.
Manahawkin, NJ (PRUnderground) June 26th, 2026
Doherty Enterprises, Inc., a franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island, NY, and New Jersey, announced today the completion of the remodel of its Applebee’s restaurant located at 205 NJ-72 West, Manahawkin, NJ.
The renovated space will feature upgraded light fixtures, booth and bar seating, and new vibrant, neighborhood-inspired murals that represent the spirit of the Manahawkin community.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the remodeled restaurant will be held on Wednesday, July 1st at 11 a.m. The Mayor and his Council will join Doherty Enterprises leadership, Stafford EMS, and Azula the friendly dog from Burlington County’s K9 Search & Rescue division (with her handler Chris Strunck) for the ribbon cutting. Community festivities will continue throughout the day, including live music from popular, Jersey-Shore cover band, Problem Child.
“The renovation of our Manahawkin Applebee’s serves as a signal of appreciation for the families and community that have made our restaurant feel like home for over two decades,” said Timothy Doherty, President and COO of Doherty Enterprises. “Due to our team’s unwavering commitment and hard work during off-hours, we were able to keep this location open throughout our renovations. We’re happy to continue serving our local neighbors, while sharing the renovated space with the community we love.”
Kurt Pahlitzsch, Vice President of Casual Dining for Doherty-owned Applebee’s, added, “We worked closely with our team to ensure this Applebee’s echoed the spirit of the Manahawkin community and would serve as an exciting place for our neighbors to continue creating memories together.”
Members of the media and public are invited to attend the ribbon cutting on July 1st. Following the ceremony, guests may tour the updated dining room and meet members of the Doherty leadership team.
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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