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Instead of boycotting Applebee's... [View all] democrattotheend Nov 2012 OP
An excellent idea Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #1
For those tempted to mess with Applebee's via its Investor Relations module, the coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #2
That is a good idea. Maybe we can take it a step further... democrattotheend Nov 2012 #4
On the other hand ...using human shields is despicable! L0oniX Nov 2012 #3
Human shields? democrattotheend Nov 2012 #5
Yea ...they won't attack us because we have working people in front of the boycott missiles. L0oniX Nov 2012 #9
Veterans you can start tomorrow. They give away a free dinner tomorrow to doc03 Nov 2012 #6
That is a great idea democrattotheend Nov 2012 #7
I don't think that would change Applebee's behavior. LancetChick Nov 2012 #8
I imagine most of the fast food/franchise chains that are spouting off about employee health care cherish44 Nov 2012 #10
It's one guy who owns Applebees restaurants in NY proud2BlibKansan Nov 2012 #11
In fact, support his Applebee's competitors.... cbdo2007 Nov 2012 #31
Exactly. This guy doesn't own restaurants here. proud2BlibKansan Nov 2012 #33
Sounds ok but I think people who have distain for and treat employees this way should not be Lint Head Nov 2012 #12
Applebees actually does have lower-calorie offerings democrattotheend Nov 2012 #14
Think I'll just keep on eating at MrYikes Nov 2012 #13
And then if it's not edible, bring it home to the doggie! lonestarnot Nov 2012 #15
I was thinking... ScarletFyre Nov 2012 #16
I've been boycotting Applebees for years and will continue to do so. they always fuck up my order. trouble.smith Nov 2012 #17
no it would be much better to Mothdust Nov 2012 #18
Putting hair and bugs in the food could get the kitchen staff fired. proud2BlibKansan Nov 2012 #20
you're right! sorry Mothdust Nov 2012 #22
Not to mention it is dishonest AlexSatan Nov 2012 #30
Honestly, I don't mean to sound like a food snob cali Nov 2012 #19
Great idea... Blue Belle Nov 2012 #21
I disagree. Boycotting means you go to a competitor. Hopefully a local business. rhett o rick Nov 2012 #23
Thi, this, this. Daemonaquila Nov 2012 #26
I agree. And the argument that boycotts hurt the employees is bunk. rhett o rick Nov 2012 #29
We just got home from having free steak dinners at Applebees. KatyAnn Nov 2012 #24
Why in hell would you eat at that guy's Applebee's anyway? jmowreader Nov 2012 #25
I have not eaten there in years democrattotheend Nov 2012 #32
What a bunch of Crap...Bullshit and appeasement. Ichingcarpenter Nov 2012 #27
Yes, the point of a boycott is to put a company out of business. Daemonaquila Nov 2012 #28
Leave 14 cents & note? LOL at your passive-aggressive boycott. FSogol Nov 2012 #34
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