First Dual Applebee's and IHOP Restaurant to Open in New York

The new restaurant in Hawthorne will offer full menus from both brands under one roof.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Doherty Enterprises, Inc. announced that the first-ever dual Applebee's and IHOP restaurant will open on March 18 in Hawthorne, New York. The new concept will feature full menus from both iconic brands, allowing customers to order from either menu at any time of day. The dual-brand restaurant will be located at an existing Applebee's location and offer a modernized guest experience with redesigned dining spaces.

Why it matters

This partnership between Applebee's and IHOP represents a unique approach to fast-casual dining, providing customers with more choice and convenience. The dual-brand concept is the first of its kind in the tri-state area and part of a broader strategy by Dine Brands Global to expand this model across the United States.

The details

The new Applebee's/IHOP restaurant will open at 18 Saw Mill River Road in Hawthorne, New York, at an existing Applebee's location. The concept will feature full menus from both brands, allowing customers to order pancakes, burgers, wings, and other favorites all day long. The dining space will be redesigned to offer both the Applebee's and IHOP atmospheres, giving guests the ability to choose the experience that suits their occasion.

  • The grand opening of the dual-brand concept will occur on March 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The players

Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

A leading franchisee for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey, and the company behind the new dual-brand restaurant.

Dine Brands Global, Inc.

The parent company of Applebee's and IHOP, which plans to have 14 of the dual-brand Applebee's/IHOP restaurants open in the US by the end of 2026.

Timothy Doherty

The President and COO of Doherty Enterprises, who said the new concept is about 'choice and value for families, commuters, and local workers.'

John Peyton

The CEO of Dine Brands Global, who stated that the international success of the dual-brand concept has shown that the brand menus complement each other, 'providing something for everyone, from early mornings to late nights.'

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What they’re saying

“We're bringing the best of both brands to our guests, so people can choose the experience they want in one convenient location.”

— Timothy Doherty, President and COO of Doherty Enterprises (Press Release)

“This concept is about choice and value for families, commuters, and local workers. Whether you come for fresh pancakes at 7 a.m. or our signature wings at 9 p.m., you'll be able to get your favorites without leaving the building. We're proud to invest in Hawthorne and create new jobs and community partnerships in the process.”

— Timothy Doherty, President and COO of Doherty Enterprises (Press Release)

“Our international success with this concept has shown that our brand menus complement each other, providing something for everyone, from early mornings to late nights.”

— John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands Global (Westfair Business Journal)

What’s next

Dine Brands Global plans to have 14 of the dual-brand Applebee's/IHOP restaurants open in the US by the end of 2026, following the success of the first location that opened in Seguin, Texas in February.

The takeaway

The new dual-brand Applebee's and IHOP restaurant in Hawthorne, New York represents a unique approach to fast-casual dining, offering customers the ability to enjoy the full menus of both iconic brands under one roof. This partnership highlights the growing demand for more choice and convenience in the restaurant industry.