How Much Applebee's Franchise Owners Really Make Per Year

Applebee’s is one of the most successful casual dining restaurant chains in the United States, and its booming success only seems to be continuously growing. Naturally, you might be wondering how much franchise owners make per year, and we have the answer.

You may think that taking home a portion of Applebee’s $4.7 billion yearly sales would be the ingredient to success. However, running a franchise is difficult, and no matter how great someone is at the job, they won’t make billions from running a restaurant.

According to The Grubwire, the average Applebee’s restaurant earns a total of $2.4 million every year. Out of all that cash, the typical franchise owner makes a $310,000 profit, and that’s before taxes are taken into consideration.