The Bombshell Margarita Will Feature Pink Heart Double Straws and Gold Salt Rim Ahead of Summer Entertainment Tie-In
Allendale, NJ (PRUnderground) June 9th, 2026
Doherty Enterprises, Inc., a franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island, NY, and New Jersey, is launching a special summer margarita at participating Applebee’s restaurants in New York and New Jersey. The limited-time cocktail, aptly called the Bombshell Margarita, is inspired by the official tequila of Peacock’s Love Island USA – José Cuervo tequila.
Beginning June 5th and running through this season’s Love Island USA reunion in August, guests will be able to enjoy a specially-styled version of the restaurant’s classic margarita, featuring Jose Cuervo tequila, pink heart double straws, and gold salt on the rim.
“Our guests are always looking for fun, timely ways to enjoy a night out, and our Love Island USA promotion brings a little extra flair to our classic margarita,” said Timothy Doherty, President and COO of Doherty Enterprises. “As Love Island USA fans, we’re excited to offer a playful summer cocktail experience that fits right in with the energy of this season’s episodes and gives our teams something fresh to share with guests.”
The promotion will be available at participating Doherty-owned Applebee’s locations in New York and New Jersey.
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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