Awards
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…
Read MoreThe Rose Group Takes Top Awards from the 2023 Applebee’s Conference
Las Vegas, Nevada –The Rose Group was awarded once again this year for excellence in the Applebee’s system. The Operator of the Year Award was presented to Bonnie Lippincott for the sixth time in sixteen years, five out of the last nine! The first time she received this award was in 2007 and then again in…
Read MoreAbove and Beyond Operations Partner
Our exceptional operations team, led by Harry and Tom, allows Bonnie the opportunity to provide leadership beyond the Rose Group. We are constantly testing enhancements to both technology and operations processes. Thank you to the entire team for taking on the numerous untested challenges to help the entire system. Together, we continue to make a…
Read MoreBest Off Premise Performance
We embraced the available tools to assist us in operations execution. We utilize call center technology, Fly Buy, and accuracy printers with noticeably better results. Our team works with these vendors and Applebee’s to enhance their products for continual improvement of the off premise experience. Let’s remain focused on this critical part of our future business! Congratulations!
Read MoreHR Partner of the Year
Congratulations to Paul Rockelmann! We are honored to have Paul as our Vice President of Human Resources. Paul has been exceptional in helping us navigate through this ever-changing environment. He also provides leadership to the entire Applebee’s brand as part of the Franchise People Council. As a recognized leader, other HR professionals reach out to Paul for…
Read More2022 Golden Apple Club
Congratulations Jackie Mokychic and Mike McGarvey- 2022 Golden Apple Winners!! Jackie was also a top 3 finalist for GM of the Year! Bill Reed attended again as well and was recognized as the reining 2021 GM of the Year. Thank you, Jackie, Mike and Bill! We are proud of you representing the Rose Group as…
Read MoreThe Rose Group Takes Fourteen Awards Away from the 2021 Applebee’s Conference
Scottsdale, Arizona – Awards from all aspects of the business were awarded to The Rose Group this year for excellence in the Applebee’s System The Operator of the Year Award was presented to Bonnie Lippincott for the fifth time in fourteen years. The first time she received this award was in 2007 and then again…
Read More2020 PA Restaurant Neighbor Award
The Rose Group received the PA Restaurant Neighbor Award for the seventh time from the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association since 2006. Headquartered in Newtown, PA, The Rose Group currently owns and operates 52 Applebee’s Grill + Bar restaurants and 2 Shannon Rose Irish Pubs. It is the 105th largest restaurant franchise company in the United States…
Read MoreThe Rose Group Named Applebee’s ‘Operator of the Year’ and ‘Franchisee of the Year’
Beaver Creek, Colorado – September 20, 2019 – The Rose Group, franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, received top honors at the 2019 Annual Applebee’s Conference. For the third time in five years, The Rose Group was awarded the exclusive ‘Operator of the Year’ and ‘Franchisee of…
Read MoreThe Rose Group Receives Top Award from International Franchise Association for Charitable Service
NEWTOWN, Pa. – September 12, 2019 – The Rose Group, franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, was the Gold winner of the “Spirit of Franchising Award” presented by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The award recognizes charitable or community support programs that embody the spirit of “giving…
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