BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:PRESS RELEASE\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nMEDIA CONTACTS:\nMarlen e Bauer Pissott / InGroup Inc. / p. 201-612-1230 x. 11 / prinquiries@ing roupinc.com  \; \;\nMichelle Schmidt / Doherty Enterprises / 201 -818-4669 x 1303 / email mschmidt@dohertyinc.com \;\nNew Jersey Appl ebee&rsquo\;s®\; Say &lsquo\;Thank You&rsquo\; to Veterans and Troops with a Free Meal on Veterans Day\nHillsborough\, NJ \; &ndash\; (Oc tober 23\, 2012) &ndash\; In what has become a neighborhood tradition\, the New Jersey Applebee&rsquo\;s will again thank our nation&rsquo\;s ve terans and troops by inviting them to their local Applebee&rsquo\;s for a free meal on Veterans Day\, Sunday\, November 11th.\nFor the fourth ye ar\, Applebee&rsquo\;s will salute our nation&rsquo\;s military\, hoping to top the 1\,024\,000 free meals served last year from coast-to-coast.  \; A year ago\, Applebee&rsquo\;s served more than 10\,000 meals to deserving men and women veterans and members of the active duty militar y at Applebee&rsquo\;s in Bergen\, Morris\, Essex\, Union and other surr ounding counties\, on Veterans Day\, a day of remembrance and respect.\n &ldquo\;We say &lsquo\;Thank You&rsquo\; with a free meal\, but this day at Applebee&rsquo\;s is really more about creating connections\,&rdquo\ ; said Kevin Coughlin\, Director of Operations for Applebee&rsquo\;s New Jersey.  \;&ldquo\;At every Applebee&rsquo\;s on Veterans Day\, mil itary gather to share stories\, meet up with old friends and make new on es. It&rsquo\;s our favorite day of the year and we are honored to serve and thank them again this year.&rdquo\;\nIn Bergen\, Morris\, Essex\, U nion and other surrounding counties\, Applebee&rsquo\;s are offering Vet erans a special menu including some of its signature and favorite items\ , including the: \;\n\n7 oz. House Sirloin \nBacon Cheddar Cheesebur ger \nThree-Cheese Chicken Penne \nChicken Tenders Platter \nOriental Ch icken Salad \nFiesta Lime Chicken®\; \nDouble Crunch Shrimp \n\n  \;\nNew Jersey Applebee&rsquo\;s will open serving lunch starting at 11 AM and dinner until closing at midnight or later. \; The honored gue sts will need to provide proof of service\, which includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card\, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identifica tion Card\, Current Leave and Earnings Statement\, Veterans Organization Card\, photograph in uniform or wearing uniform\, DD214\, Citation or C ommendation.\n \;\nOffer is valid for Dine-in only. Traditional side s are included with the free entrees\; appetizers\, upgraded side items or extras\, beverages\, desserts and gratuity are not included.\n \; \nFor more information\, guests can call their local Applebee&rsquo\;s o r visit www.applebees.com. \;  \;\n \;\n \; \;\n&nbs p\;\nAbout Applebee&rsquo\;s\nApplebee&rsquo\;s (www.applebees.com) is t he world&rsquo\;s largest casual dining chain\, with more than 2\,000 lo cations in 49 states\, 15 countries and one U.S. territory. \; Based in Lenexa\, KS\, Applebee&rsquo\;s takes pride in providing a welcoming \, neighborhood environment where everyone can enjoy the dining experien ce. Applebee&rsquo\;s Services\, Inc.\, and its affiliates franchise and operate restaurants under Applebee&rsquo\;s Neighborhood Grill &\; B ar and are a dineEquity\, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) brand.\n \;\nApplebee&rsq uo\;s New Jersey LocationsBergen County: Garfield\, Hackensack\, Northva le\, Paramus \; Essex County: Newark \; Union County: \; Lin den\, Union (2 locations)\, Elizabeth (coming soon)  \;Hudson County : \; Jersey City\, Kearny\, North Bergen \; Passaic County:  \; Clifton\, Totowa \; Morris County: \; Butler\, Dover\, East H anover\, Flanders (Mt. Olive)\, Parsippany \; Warren County: \; Hackettstown\, \; Phillipsburg \; Hunterdon County: \; Flemi ngton \; Somerset County: \; Bridgewater\, Hillsborough \; M iddlesex County: \; Woodbridge\, Edison\, Milltown\, Piscataway  \; Sussex County: \; Newton \; Ocean County: \; Brick\, Fork ed River (Lacey)\, Manahawkin\, Manchester\, Toms River \; Monmouth County: \; Howell\, Manalapan\, Wall\, Tinton Falls\, Ocean Township \, Middletown\n \;\n \;\nAbout Doherty Enterprises\, Inc.Doherty Enterprises\, Inc. was established in 1985 and is the 12th largest fran chisee in the United States\, operating five restaurant concepts includi ng: Applebee&rsquo\;s Neighborhood Grill &\; Bar\, Panera Bread\, Che vys Fresh Mex\, and two of their own concepts\, The Shannon Rose Irish P ub and Spuntino Wine Bar and Italian Tapas. To date\, Doherty Enterprise s owns and operates 98 restaurants in northern and central New Jersey\, Long Island\, Queens\, Brooklyn and Staten Island. The Doherty vision is to be the &ldquo\;Best Food Service Company in the Tri-State Area&rdquo \; and its mission is to &ldquo\;Wow Every Guest Every Time\, Wow Our Pe ople\, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.&rdquo\; (www.DohertyIn c.com)\n \; URL:http://hillsborough.patch.com/events/new-jersey-applebees-say-thank-y ou-to-veterans-and-troops-with-a-free-meal-on-veterans-day-4f4ad178 SUMMARY:New Jersey Applebee’s® Say ‘Thank You’ to Veterans and Tro ops with a Free Meal on Veterans Day LOCATION:Applebee's: 315 Us Highway 206\, Hillsborough\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR