Published: 08/07/2009

The downturn presents opportunities for an aggressive restaurant franchisee who plans to open more eateries this year than ever.

Apple-Metro, the exclusive franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar in the New York metro area is on an expansion tear in the city, opening two restaurants this month in the Bronx alone.

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