Yes it's a chain. But this little local Applebees has a really great staff who really are kind and helpful. Late night can be tough to find good food and a crew serving it that isn't trying harder to close down the kitchen than they are serving their customers. This little Applebees is an exception to that rule. The staff always is helping to make the food fresh and hot and doesn't rush your order to their agenda. Plus the menu has expanded and become actually tasty when it comes to dinner meals late at night.
I have had a couple amazing servers at this local Appleseed- Curtis and Kristen. Ask for either of them if you eat late here. Great people!