Teacher Appreciation Week at Applebee’s

TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR), a Livonia, Mich.-based family-owned restaurant group with an expansive portfolio of casual, quick service and family dining restaurants throughout the state, and its 64 Applebee’s restaurants have launched its second annual statewide search for Michigan’s best teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, held this year from Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11. TSFR Director of Marketing Barb Pasciak made the announcement.

Celebrated annually during the first full week of May, Teacher Appreciation Week recognizes the hard work and positive impact teachers have on local students, families and communities. TSFR and its Applebee’s restaurants are seeking community members to nominate local teachers who have continually served as great role models and encouraged a positive learning environment. Five winners will each be awarded an “Applebee’s Teacher of the Year” certificate, an engraved award, a $500 Visa Gift Card and a VIP Teacher Appreciation Card good for 20% off their food at Applebee’s for a full year. All teachers within 10 miles of the school districts that TSFR and its Applebee’s operate are eligible to win. Those interested in nominating a teacher need to fill out a form, complete with the nominator’s name, the teacher’s name and school, contact information and 200 words or less explaining why the teacher should be selected as an Applebee’s Teacher of the Year. Nominators can access the form here: http://bit.ly/ApplebeesTeacher. Nominations will be accepted through May 11th, 2018.

“Oftentimes, the hard work and dedication that teacher’s put into educating our students goes unnoticed, which is why we created our Applebee’s Teacher of the Year contest—to shine a light on these individuals and their commitment to ensuring their students have the tools and resources they need to succeed,” said Pasciak. “Last year, we were overwhelmed by these unspoken heroes in our classrooms going above and beyond to not just teach what is required, but also what it means to be a great neighbor. This year, we are excited to see even more nominations and give back to those who are truly making a difference.”

In addition to the Applebee’s Teacher of the Year Awards, TSFR will also be offering all school staff 30 percent off their meals at all of its Applebee’s locations throughout the week of May 7-11, as well as a VIP Teacher Appreciation Card good for 20% off their food at Applebee’s for a full year. To receive this special offer, teachers must show a valid proof of employment, including a school badge or a valid teacher’s license/certificate.

For more information on TSFR’s Teacher Appreciation Week campaign or a complete list of participating Applebee’s restaurants, please visit www.teamschostak.com.

About TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants

Livonia, Mich.-based TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants is a family-owned restaurant group with an expansive portfolio of casual dining, quick service and family dining restaurants throughout the state of Michigan. With a commitment to quality operations, TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants is an industry leader in attracting, developing and retaining the most talented work force that proudly delights its guests and sets an unmatched standard of excellence. For the past three decades, TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants has expanded its restaurant catalog to include 64 Applebee’s, 27 Olga’s Kitchen restaurants and five Del Taco restaurants. In 2014, TSFR announced plans to launch 25 MOD Pizza restaurants in Michigan and since they have opened its first 10 locations. For more information, visit www.teamschostak.com.