Applebee's is the first family chain restaurant I can recall from my youth. It was THE spot to go dine out with your friends & family when you wanted something a little nicer than fast food. Big portions, a variety of options, spacious & kid friendly, Applebee's was the perfect spot to dine at after a long day of shopping. Conveniently, that's exactly where you found most Applebee's restaurants. With the decline of the American Mall & rise of online shopping, how has this brand fared in this new exciting worlld? Also, who's idea was it to call it ORIENTAL???