KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- It's college
basketball tournament time, and U.S. companies stand to lose an
estimated $1.9 billion for every hour
workers spend researching and picking pools, checking scores and
watching the games.1 An estimated 60 million Americans
will participate in college basketball tournament pools.
But despite the potential losses, employers' efforts to clamp
down could damage employee morale, loyalty and engagement,
according to human resources consultant Challenger, Gray and
Christmas, Inc.
"Why fight it?," said Applebee's Senior Vice President of
Culinary and Marketing Darin Dugan.
"Embrace the madness at Applebee's – our new appetizers and sampler
platters are perfect for work groups to share while enjoying the
games together."
But watching the games doesn't have to be a total loss:
Applebee's is supporting the work effort by providing free Internet
access in most of our restaurants, so your team can have fun and
stay productive.
Be the point man and take a time out to enjoy the team building
as your squad shares Applebee's new lineup of craveable Bar Snacks,
Shareables and Pub Plates, available in sizes fit for snacking,
sharing as appetizers or as individual entrees. With new appetizers
and free WiFi watching the games at Applebee's is a win-win,
slam-dunk situation.
What could be better for employee morale, loyalty and engagement
than sharing Applebee's new Salsa Verde Brisket Nachos, Sriracha
Shrimp or Kobe-Style Meatballs while enjoying the excitement of
college basketball? Those are just a few of the bar-and-grill
classics Applebee's has taken to a new level with premium
ingredients and unique and innovative builds that underscore flavor
and craveability.
With Applebee's new Bar Snacks, Shareables and Pub Plates, your
teammates can customize their own plates and platters by mixing and
matching any combination of items to fit the table's desire for a
variety of flavors and portion sizes.
New Salsa Verde Brisket Nachos features tender,
slow-roasted brisket, shredded and tossed with salsa verde and
served with white queso cheese sauce on the bottom and shredded
cheddar on the top. Fresh jalapenos, lettuce and pico de gallo add
texture and contrast, and in-house, hand-cut tortilla chips
complete the dish.
New Kobe-Style Meatballs uses top-of-the-line premium
ground beef for a juicier, more flavorful meatball that is
slow-cooked in Pomodoro sauce and served with a French-style
baguette.
New Sriracha Shrimp are fried with Applebee's special
coating, which provides a light, flaky crunch. Then they're tossed
in a Sriracha Chile Lime sauce and served on a nest of wonton
noodles.
New Double-Crunch Bone-In Wings are larger, meatier
wings, flash-fried twice for extra crunch, then tossed with a
choice of six sauces: Honey BBQ, Spicy Sweet, Asian Chile, Classic
Buffalo, Hot Buffalo and Thai Peanut.
Available in a variety of sizes and sampler platters, these new
appetizers are great for team building while watching the games.
This season win some goodwill by letting your team relax enjoy the
games and Applebee's new appetizers while getting some work done
via the free WiFi available in most Applebee's restaurants.
About Applebee's
Applebee's is the world's largest
casual dining chain, with more than 2,000 locations in 49 states,
16 countries and one U.S. territory. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Applebee's offers a
lively bar & grill experience with an array of flavorful,
hand-crafted drinks, appetizers and entrees that constantly evolve.
Applebee's Grill & Bar® restaurants are franchised
or operated by DineEquity, Inc.'s (NYSE: DIN) wholly-owned
subsidiary, Applebee's International, Inc. and its affiliates.
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1 "Employers Brace for Productivity Decline, But
Small Price to Pay for Higher
Morale," Challenger Gray & Christmas, Inc., March 11, 2004
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