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IHOP and Applebee’s opens in Costa Rica on Monday
The first dual restaurant of both brands in the country will open this Monday, August 18, in Plaza Tempo, Escazú, with a menu tailored to the Costa Rican palate.

Q COSTARICA — On Monday, August 18, IHOP and Applebee’s, in the first dual-brand format in the country, will open their doors in Plaza Tempo, San Rafael de Escazú.

With this dual-brand format, Costa Rica becomes the 23rd country to welcome this concept, which combines two iconic brands under one roof.

According to Roger Páez Cambronero, Director of Operations for Costa Rica, the proposal seeks to offer variety and quality. “We are very happy and excited to return to the country,” he stated.

Páez added that IHOP is coming to Costa Rica for the first time, while Applebee’s returns with its renowned BBQ ribs and sports bar atmosphere. The Applebee’s chain arrived in Costa Rica in 2009 with a location in Santa Ana, but closed its doors in 2020 due to profitability issues.


With the prices. I doubt any working class ticos will be able to eat there.