Doherty Enterprises Email Format
RestaurantsNew Jersey, United States501-1000 Employees
Doherty Enterprises is a regional restaurant operator based in Allendale, New Jersey, founded in 1985. The company owns and operates more than 150 restaurants across New Jersey and New York, managing a six-brand portfolio that includes Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, JINYA Ramen Bar, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. It also functions as a franchisee for Sola Salon Studios, operating 14 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey. Doherty operates within the U.S. foodservice landscape as a sizable multi-brand operator focused on its regional market. The enterprise has received recognition in industry rankings for its scale and regional influence, including standings among top franchisees and large private companies in the New York metropolitan area. In 2026, the company opened a dual-branded Applebee’s and IHOP location in Hawthorne, New York, signaling ongoing expansion.