2024 Applebee’s Awards to The Rose Group

 The Rose Group had the honor of receiving the Franchise of the Year Award. We're a 7-time winner! WOW!!! Congratulations to our entire Rose Group team!  Every person on our team contributes to making us great.

We were recognized for our people practices, great operations (highest SPA results) and our leadership for not just the Rose Group but for the entire system.  Our leadership team is constantly coaching and leading others on numerous committees, various project teams, and in everyday interactions. Through our consistent execution and commitment to everyone’s success we are recognized as leaders that truly represent the best of Applebee’s brand.

The Rose Group was recognized for being an Applebee’s Franchisee for 30 years.  Our first Applebee’s opened 30 years ago in Annapolis, MD.  We have come a long way since that first restaurant, building an impressive team and becoming unstoppable!

In Nashville, we were joined by our Golden Apple GMs - Summer Breese & Melissa Oliver, as well the 2023 GM of the year - Jackie Mokychic.  Summer Breese was also honored with an impressive video as a top 3 finalist for GM of the Year. Congratulations to these exceptional leaders, being recognized as the top 1% of all GMs in the country!

Paul Rockelmann was again recognized for his contribution to not just the Rose Group, but for providing HR leadership for the brand as a member of the Franchise People Committee for over 15 years.  He challenges the status quo with innovative ideas and programs that help lead us to not just “Be the Best” but to “Remain the Best”.

Our President and CEO, Jeff Warden was again recognized by the President of Applebee’s for his leadership and partnership in all aspects of the business.   Jeff provides brand leadership on numerous councils: the Franchise Business Council, Chair of the Franchise Operations Committee, Chair of the Franchise People Committee, Franchise Marketing Committee, Head of the Test & Learn Committee for ongoing testing and innovation.

Jeff is a role model for all.  Jeff received a standing ovation as the entire Applebee’s community honored him for his exceptional leadership.