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Applebee's Customer Service

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Applebee's's Best Phone Number

888-592-7753
Toll-free·Calls Customer Service·Most popular Applebee's number
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How do I talk to a live human at Applebee's?

A:Don't press anything; a representative will come on the line. Our free phone can also navigate phone menus to get a live human at Applebee's for you.
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Does Applebee's offer 24 hour customer service?

A:Yes! This call center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The least busy day is Friday, and the most busy day is Monday.
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How long will I wait on hold?

A:The average hold time is 4 minutes. The longest hold times are on Monday, and the shortest are on Wednesday. You can skip the hold time for free.

How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?

Consider using our free service that calls and talks to customer service for you, then sends you a report. Or use our free service that waits on hold and tells you when a human rep is on the line. But if those options don't appeal to you, our team has also documented the phone menu for Applebee's below.

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We can get a live person on the line for you

That same, free GetHuman Phone can call and navigate the menus and wait on hold for you, but you can opt to do all the talking. We notify you when a rep is on the line and ready to talk, so no need to worry about changing menu options and weaving your way through the maze.
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GetHuman researchers routinely call this Applebee's phone number to document the phone system.
Here is how our research team describes the way the Applebee's phone system greets you: Guest Relations - For a restaurant visit or to place a to-go order, please stay on the line. If you are a former or current employee, contact the restaurant or franchise where you worked directly or stay on the line for the next available representative.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest: Don't press anything; a representative will come on the line.
Below are some clips we've found from Applebee's's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:

Heard when the phone system first answers

"Thank you for calling Applebee's guest relations. We're glad you called. Your call may be monitored or recorded for quality or training. If this is about a restaurant visit, online, or to go order, please stay on the line, and we look forward to being of service. If you are a current or former restaurant employee, calling about your w two or employment related matters, please contact the restaurant or franchise you worked at directly. Otherwise, please stay on the line, and your call will be answered by the next available specialist."
Excerpt from a call with Applebee's
Monday, July 29, 2024 3:10 PM

What are the hours and when should I call?

Applebee's operates the call center for this 888-592-7753 phone number 24 hours, 7 days. The short answer is that you should call on a Friday. This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 253 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).

Automatically call when they open

When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Applebee's call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Applebee's phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Applebee's staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.

The least busy time to call

The least busy day to call Applebee's is Friday. The most busy day to call is Monday, which averages 122% more phone calls by comparison. Again, this is based on a sample of 253 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold

We measured the shortest hold times to be on Wednesday. The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Monday.
But if you use our free call and talk for me or wait on hold for me service, you don't really need to worry about average wait times.

The best time to call Applebee's

In summation, the best day to call Applebee's is Friday. This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that Applebee's staffs the call center well on Friday.

Why Customers Call Applebee's

If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Applebee's, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.

What are the hours of operation for Applebee's?

Applebee's operates with varying hours depending on the location. Generally, restaurants open at around 11:00 am and stay open until midnight or later. However, specific operating hours can differ by day and location, so it is advisable to check the Applebee's website or contact your local restaurant to confirm their hours of operation. Additionally, some Applebee's locations may offer late-night dining hours, especially on weekends or near college campuses. Whether you're craving a delicious lunch, planning a family dinner, or looking for a late-night bite, Applebee's strives to accommodate a wide range of schedules with their flexible operating hours.

Can I make a reservation at Applebee's?

Yes, you can make a reservation at Applebee's. We understand that you may want to secure a table ahead of time to ensure a smooth dining experience. To make a reservation, simply visit our website or download our mobile app. Once there, you can select your preferred date, time, and location for the reservation. We recommend making reservations in advance, especially during peak dining hours or busy periods. However, walk-ins are also welcome, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Applebee's strives to provide exceptional service to all our guests, whether you have a reservation or not.

Are there any job openings or opportunities to work at Applebee's?

Yes, there are job openings and opportunities to work at Applebee's. We believe in providing employment opportunities for individuals seeking a fulfilling career in the restaurant industry. At Applebee's, we offer a variety of positions, including servers, hosts, bartenders, line cooks, and managers. Whether you are starting your career or have prior experience, we welcome your application. As part of our team, you will receive comprehensive training, competitive wages, flexible schedules, and excellent career growth potential. Join us in creating a warm and friendly dining experience for our guests, that they won't forget. To explore available positions and apply, please visit our careers page on the Applebee's website or reach out to your local Applebee's establishment.

Top Applebee's customer service problems

Click the link above to get answers to just about any Applebee's customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to Applebee's, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Group order inquiry: "If we go in as a group, can we do individual orders and each of us get a boneless wing?"
- From a call lasting 3m 41s , Oct 7, 2024 5:03 PM
Food quality complaint: "The order was not edible, and the manager was unprofessional."
- From a call lasting 22m 5s , Jul 29, 2024 3:10 PM
Requesting W-2 form: "I'm calling about my W-2 form as a former Applebee's employee."
- From a call lasting 4m 39s , Mar 20, 2024 8:23 PM
Seeking complaint phone number: "I need the number to call for a complaint, please."
- From a call lasting 2m 50s , Feb 15, 2024 2:51 PM
Complaint about meal size: "They showed the commercial on TV about this big meal they're gonna have, and then when they gave it to us, it was really tiny."
- From a call lasting 2m 8s , Jan 12, 2024 9:46 PM
Information about why customers call Applebee's is extracted from issues that customers have reported to GetHuman.
Applebee's issues reported to GetHuman

More Applebee's Customer Service Contacts

There are of course other ways to contact Applebee's customer service besides the phone. Below we list the best ones, by medium.

Applebee's Customer Email Addresses

Corresponding with a customer service department by email may not be your first choice, especially if your issue is urgent or time-sensitive. But email is a nearly ubiquitous form of communication, and Applebee's will reply our your email.

Applebee's Customer Help Desk / Web Support

applebees.com - Customer Service
Online customer service support
As a last, sometimes only, resort- Applebee's customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why GetHuman does not recommend this unless it's the only way.

Conclusion and closing notes

This is Applebee's's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Applebee's agent. This phone number is Applebee's's best phone number because 7,008 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 888-592-7753 include Make a reservation, Delivery problem, Cancel a reservation, Complaint, Overcharge/Strange charge and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Applebee's first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone or web or email. In total, Applebee's has 1 phone number. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Applebee's representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.

GetHuman does not provide call center services or customer support operations for Applebee's. The two organizations are not related. GetHuman builds free tools and shares information to help customers of companies like Applebee's. For large companies that includes tools such as our GetHuman Phone, which allows you to call a company but skip the part where you wait on the line to get a live human rep. We continue to work on these tools to help customers like you (and ourselves!) navigate the messy phone menus, hold times, and confusion with customer service. As long as you keep sharing it with your friends and loved ones, we'll keep doing it.

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