Applebee’s, hardware, pizza and joe — the latest in Kansas City retail

Applebee’s International Inc. has invested more than $4.5 million in its Kansas City-area restaurants during the past two years.

The latest in that line is a Kansas City, Kan., location, which will get a remodeled interior and exterior, service improvements and new menu items. It also will add 10 hourly employees.
The restaurant, 3404 Rainbow Boulevard, will be closed from 10 p.m. Sunday until 4 p.m Aug. 16 to accommodate the work.

Applebee’s has revitalized 22 local restaurants during the past couple of years.
"The Kansas City market is now, and always will be, where we test new ideas," Bob Rentfro, Applebee's director of operations for Kansas City, said in an emailed statement. "We consider Kansas City to be a trailblazing market for us and at the forefront of our brand."

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