Kids Eat Free All Day Long on Labor Day at Local Applebee's Locations
The backpacks are packed, the pencils are sharpened… now let Applebee’s take care of the meal! This Monday, September 1, Applebee’s is giving families one last bite of summer with a free meal for kids 10 and under, available all day with the purchase of an adult entrée.
The offer is valid for dine-in only at participating locations and includes a kid’s entrée, side, and drink—no grill required.
Kids can choose one complimentary entrée from the following favorites:
+Cheesy Pizza
+Chicken Tenders
+Chicken Quesadilla
+Grilled Chicken Alfredo
+Mac & Cheese
+Cheeseburger
+Corn Dog Chicken Taco
The offer is valid for dine-in only at participating locations and includes a kid’s entrée, side, and drink—no grill required.
Kids can choose one complimentary entrée from the following favorites:
+Cheesy Pizza
+Chicken Tenders
+Chicken Quesadilla
+Grilled Chicken Alfredo
+Mac & Cheese
+Cheeseburger
+Corn Dog Chicken Taco
It’s that bittersweet end-of-summer moment. We know families are juggling back-to-school prep, and we wanted to offer a chance to press pause, gather around the table, and enjoy a hot meal—on us, for the kids.
Stephanie Griffin, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations at T.L. Cannon Companies.
Applebee’s locations owned and operated by T.L. Cannon Companies across upstate New York, Connecticut, and Sayre, PA will participate in the one-day offer. A full list of locations can be found at www.tlcannon.com/locations.
To redeem the offer, guests must dine in at a participating Applebee’s on Monday, September 1, 2025. Offer is not valid for Carside To Go or take-out. Children must be 10 or under and accompanied by an adult purchasing an entrée. Limit two free kids’ meals per adult entrée.
About T.L. Cannon Companies
T.L. Cannon Companies is a private owner/operator of 53 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in Upstate New York, Connecticut, and Sayre, Pennsylvania. In 2024, the company raised over $151,330 for their local Make-A-Wish chapters, in addition to supporting 439 groups with their in-restaurant & carryout fundraisers. T.L. Cannon was recognized by the Applebee’s brand in 2023 with the “Lloyd Hill Neighbor of the Year” award for their outstanding commitment to community—this is the ninth time receiving this award. For fourteen consecutive years, the company received the New York State Restaurant Association’s “Restaurant Neighbor Award” for their community-based programs. In 2022, T.L. Cannon was recognized at the national level with the "Bill Palmer Heart of Applebee's" award for their ongoing support of Make-A-Wish. Visit tlcneighborhood.com to view other community involvement initiatives.
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 1,594 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 15 countries outside the United States as of March 30, 2025. This number does not include one domestic Applebee’s ghost kitchen (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and six 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.
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To redeem the offer, guests must dine in at a participating Applebee’s on Monday, September 1, 2025. Offer is not valid for Carside To Go or take-out. Children must be 10 or under and accompanied by an adult purchasing an entrée. Limit two free kids’ meals per adult entrée.
About T.L. Cannon Companies
T.L. Cannon Companies is a private owner/operator of 53 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in Upstate New York, Connecticut, and Sayre, Pennsylvania. In 2024, the company raised over $151,330 for their local Make-A-Wish chapters, in addition to supporting 439 groups with their in-restaurant & carryout fundraisers. T.L. Cannon was recognized by the Applebee’s brand in 2023 with the “Lloyd Hill Neighbor of the Year” award for their outstanding commitment to community—this is the ninth time receiving this award. For fourteen consecutive years, the company received the New York State Restaurant Association’s “Restaurant Neighbor Award” for their community-based programs. In 2022, T.L. Cannon was recognized at the national level with the "Bill Palmer Heart of Applebee's" award for their ongoing support of Make-A-Wish. Visit tlcneighborhood.com to view other community involvement initiatives.
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 1,594 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 15 countries outside the United States as of March 30, 2025. This number does not include one domestic Applebee’s ghost kitchen (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and six 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.
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