Reuters:
T.L. Cannon Companies, the franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New York and Connecticut, was recently recognized for supporting local neighborhoods and communities. The group won the 2009 New York State Restaurant Association’s award for its community-based outreach programs.
The Good Neighbor Award recognizes restaurants for outstanding community service in their communities. This is the fourth consecutive year Applebee’s was honored.
T.L. Cannon also won Applebee’s coveted “Neighbor of the Year” award, among approximately 50 other Applebee’s franchisees nationwide. That award recognizes the Applebee’s group that has demonstrated the greatest commitment to serving its communities throughout the year. Last year, T.L. Cannon supported nonprofit and community-based organizations with more than $1.6 million in donations and fundraising activities throughout upstate New York and Connecticut.
“We’re honored to be recognized by the New York State Restaurant Association and Applebee’s Services, Inc. for our efforts, but this award really belongs to our more than 4,000 employees across both states,” said Matt Fairbairn, CEO, T.L. Cannon Companies. “Day in and day out, our staff, managers and leadership teams come together to support non-profit organizations in our neighborhoods.”
