TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants to give away 16,000 free kids meals to local students in Michigan

Company celebrates the back-to-school season by partnering with 64 local schools

LIVONIA, Mich., August 11, 2014—Livonia, Mich.-based TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR), a family-owned restaurant group with an expansive portfolio of casual and fast-casual restaurants throughout the state of Michigan, announced today that its 64 Applebee’s restaurants will be giving away 16,000 free kids meals to students in schools throughout the communities they serve. TSFR Marketing Manager Barb Pasciak made the announcement.

To celebrate the start of the new 2014-15 school year, each of TSFR’s Applebee’s will partner with a nearby school to give teachers a 10 percent off coupon and donate 250 of its “A is for Applebee’s” free kids meal coupons. The free-meal coupons will be given to students who excel or show improvement in the classroom, as well as demonstrate strong leadership and character traits.

“TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants and our Applebee’s locations are proud to partner with our local schools to ensure a positive kick off to the upcoming school year,” said Pasciak. “We understand the importance a well-balance diet plays in the success of a student’s performance in the classroom, and we hope that this giveaway offers families the opportunity to celebrate their child’s academic achievements with a fun, family-friendly outing.”

Applebee’s Really Hungry and Really Really Hungry kid’s menus offer a variety of healthy food options, including chicken grillers, baby carrots with ranch, steamed broccoli, vanilla yogurt with strawberries, apple dippers with yogurt and more.

In addition to the free kids meals, TSFR’s Applebee’s will host a Teacher Tuesday on August 19 and August 26 to sweeten the start of the school year. This local promotion offers educators with valid school identification a free dessert of their choice with the purchase of a regular priced entrée.

For a complete list of Applebee’s locations, visit the TSFR website at www.teamschostak.com.

 

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About TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants

Livonia, Mich.-based TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants is a family-owned restaurant group with an expansive portfolio of casual and fast-casual dining restaurants throughout the state of Michigan. With a commitment to quality operations, TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants is an industry leader in attracting, developing and retaining the most talented work force that proudly delights its guests and sets an unmatched standard of excellence. For the past three decades, TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants has expanded its restaurant catalog to include 64 Applebee’s, 60 BURGER KING restaurants, 11 Olga’s Kitchen establishments and four Del Taco restaurants. For more information, visit www.teamschostak.com.

About Applebee’s International, Inc.

Applebee’s (www.applebees.com) is the world’s largest casual dining chain, with approximately 2,000 locations in 49 states, 15 countries and one U.S. territory. Based in Kansas City, Mo., Applebee’s restaurant takes pride in providing a welcoming, neighborhood environment where everyone can enjoy the dining experience. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® is a DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE:DIN) brand, and is franchised and operated by Applebee’s International, Inc. and its affiliates.

 

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