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Columbus Area Police, Firefighters, Paramedics to Eat Free at Applebee's on September 7, 2010

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbus area first responders -- police officers, firefighters and paramedics -- can eat for free at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 7. As a small token of appreciation in recognition of their service, first responders are invited to visit any of the 16 area Thomas & King Applebee's locations and receive one free entree.

"Every day, first responders work to keep our community safe and providing these men and women with a free meal is a way for Applebee's to thank them for the work that they do," said Mike Scanlon, chief executive officer of Thomas & King.

Participating area Applebee's locations:

    480 Ackerman Road                     3894 Morse Road
    Columbus, Ohio                        Columbus, Ohio

    1161 Polaris Parkway                  1590 Georgesville Square Road
    Columbus, Ohio                        Columbus, Ohio

    5037 North High Street                820 North Bridge Street
    Columbus, Ohio                        Chillicothe, Ohio

    6669 Dublin Center Drive              2020 Stringtown Road
    Dublin, Ohio                          Grove City, Ohio

    967 Hebron Road                       5561 Westchester Woods Blvd.
    Heath, Ohio                           Hilliard, Ohio

    1615 River Valley Circle North        1514 Mt. Vernon Ave.
    Lancaster, Ohio                       Marion, Ohio

    1099 Delaware Ave.                    9762 Sawmill Parkway
    Marysville, Ohio                      Powell, Ohio

    2755 Brice Road                       4600 East Broadway Street
    Reynoldsburg, Ohio                    Whitehall, Ohio

First responders will be asked to show proof of employment, such as an employee identification card or a recent pay stub.

About Applebee's Services, Inc.

Applebee's Services, Inc., and its affiliates franchise and operate restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and are DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) brands. There are more than 2,000 Applebee's restaurants operating system-wide in 49 states, 16 countries and one U.S. territory. Additional information on Applebee's can be found at the company's Web site (www.applebees.com).

SOURCE Thomas & King Applebee's