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I don't think it's an Applebee's exec it's an Applebee's franchise exec. Unless I'm misunderstanding.

tootie 5y ago
It also doesn't look like any sort of policy suggestion and more like an attempt to size up the situation and see if they can get away with lower wages. Market forces will still prevail regardless of what anyone predicts.
lotsofpulp 5y ago
The former will get more clicks.
cardiffspaceman 5y ago
I agree with this interpretation. Notice that "Apple Central" is referred to at least once.
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InitialLastName 5y ago
Actions of the franchisees reflect on the brand (that's the point of franchise agreements). In case I want to avoid giving this guy money (as is my right as a consumer under capitalism), how can I easily confirm which franchises his company owns? I can't, you say? Well, next time I want to eat mediocre food in a bland corporate environment, I'll have to go to Chili's instead.
- burntwater 5y ago
  In case anyone is wondering, Applebee's and Chili's are in fact two separate companies, not owned by the same head corporation. https://www.businessofbusiness.com/articles/happy-hour-showdown-applebees-chilis-and-tgi-fridays/ https://www.businessofbusiness.com/articles/happy-hour-showd...
- function_seven 5y ago
  Exactly. It's totally reasonable to attribute to the larger brand the shitty actions of their franchisees. That's the downside to licensing out your brand and image to separate businesses. Their actions taint the same brand. You can't be "Applebees" when you're doing good, then become "Apple Central" when you're getting shady. It's also why many businesses refuse to sell franchises in the first place. Doing so reduces your quality control.
sonotathrowaway 5y ago
I think the article said it was from a regional manager. That counts as an Applebees corporate exec.
- azinman2 5y ago
  Not when it’s a franchise that affects a small portion of their stores.
  - danielmarkbruce 5y ago
    Exactly. A regional manager of a franchise of a restaurant chain isn't an exec. It's some random dude without.... a lot of brainpower. As can be seen.
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It also doesn't look like any sort of policy suggestion and more like an attempt to size up the situation and see if they can get away with lower wages. Market forces will still prevail regardless of what anyone predicts.

lotsofpulp 5y ago

The former will get more clicks.

cardiffspaceman 5y ago

I agree with this interpretation. Notice that "Apple Central" is referred to at least once.

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InitialLastName 5y ago

Actions of the franchisees reflect on the brand (that's the point of franchise agreements). In case I want to avoid giving this guy money (as is my right as a consumer under capitalism), how can I easily confirm which franchises his company owns? I can't, you say? Well, next time I want to eat mediocre food in a bland corporate environment, I'll have to go to Chili's instead.

burntwater 5y ago
In case anyone is wondering, Applebee's and Chili's are in fact two separate companies, not owned by the same head corporation. https://www.businessofbusiness.com/articles/happy-hour-showdown-applebees-chilis-and-tgi-fridays/ https://www.businessofbusiness.com/articles/happy-hour-showd...
function_seven 5y ago
Exactly. It's totally reasonable to attribute to the larger brand the shitty actions of their franchisees. That's the downside to licensing out your brand and image to separate businesses. Their actions taint the same brand. You can't be "Applebees" when you're doing good, then become "Apple Central" when you're getting shady. It's also why many businesses refuse to sell franchises in the first place. Doing so reduces your quality control.

sonotathrowaway 5y ago

I think the article said it was from a regional manager. That counts as an Applebees corporate exec.

azinman2 5y ago
Not when it’s a franchise that affects a small portion of their stores.
- danielmarkbruce 5y ago
  Exactly. A regional manager of a franchise of a restaurant chain isn't an exec. It's some random dude without.... a lot of brainpower. As can be seen.

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