Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with Local Officials Scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 at 10 a.m.
Garfield, NJ (PRUnderground) July 9th, 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 a comprehensive remodel of its Applebee’s restaurant located at 186 Passaic Street, Garfield, NJ.
The refreshed restaurant features contemporary lighting, upgraded booth and bar seating, and vibrant neighborhood-inspired murals designed to create a warm, modern gathering place while celebrating the spirit of the Garfield community.
To commemorate the renovation, Doherty Enterprises will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. Company executives will be joined by local elected officials and community leaders for the celebration. Following the ceremony, guests will have an opportunity to tour the newly remodeled restaurant and meet members of the Doherty leadership team.
“At Doherty Enterprises, we believe reinvesting in our restaurants is also an investment in the communities they serve,” said Kurt Pahlitzsch, Vice President of Casual Dining for Doherty Enterprises. “Be it families celebrating after a Garfield Little League game, employees along Passaic Street meeting for dinner after work, or neighbors gathering on the weekend, we wanted this remodeled restaurant to reflect the pride people have in Garfield while giving them an even better place to connect.
The remodel is part of Doherty Enterprises’ ongoing commitment to enhancing the guest experience throughout its Applebee’s portfolio across New York and New Jersey. By completing renovations while keeping the restaurant operating, the Garfield team continued serving guests with minimal disruption throughout the construction process.
Members of the media and the public are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Restaurant Information:
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®
186 Passaic Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @10:00 a.m.
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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