Canadian Forces Invited to Eat Free at Applebee's(R) on Remembrance Day

On November 11, veterans and those on active duty with proof of Canadian Forces service are invited to select a complimentary entree, complete with traditional sides from the following menu selections:

--  House Steak 
--  Three-Cheese Chicken Penne 
--  Fiesta Lime Chicken(R) 
--  Chipotle Bacon Burger 
--  Chicken Fingers Platter 
--  Oriental Chicken Salad 

"Remembrance Day is a critically important day across Canada", said Russ Ewy, Applebee's Canadian Marketing Manager. "Being able to thank our veterans and active members of the Canadian Forces is a privilege. We recognize and honour these Canadian men and women."

Applebee's International, Inc. and its affiliates, franchise and operate restaurants under Applebee's Neighbourhood Grill & Bar in the U.S. and worldwide and is a DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE:DIN) brand. As of June 30, 2009, there were 1,994 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide with 25 across Canada.

For more information and to locate your local Applebee's, visit www.applebeescanada.com.

jmurphy@brainstormgroup.com