PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. - Director of Athletics Mark Brown announced on Friday a partnership that makes Applebee's an Official Corporate Partner of Pace University Athletics.
 
As a corporate partner, Applebee's will have a presence in digital assets and print publications, including the Pace Athletics website, select game programs, marketing collateral, event signage and other promotional opportunities. Members of the Pace Community, fans, family, alumni, and visiting teams can enjoy the Applebee's dining experience at nearby locations in Hawthorne, White Plains, and Mount Kisco.
 
"Pace Athletics and the Pace University Community-at-large are an integral part of our Neighborhood and as such we are thrilled to announce this partnership," said Apple-Metro, Inc. CEO; Zane Tankel. "We look forward to seeing students, faculty and staff in the restaurant, especially for post-game celebrations".
 
"We are excited to partner with Applebee's, one of the best known and most respected brands in the restaurant industry," said Brown. "Applebee's is known for its excellence in service, food and family friendly atmosphere."
 
Applebee's is the world's largest casual dining chain, with approximately 2,000 locations in 49 states, 16 countries and one U.S. territory. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Applebee's takes pride in providing a welcoming, neighborhood environment where everyone can enjoy the dining experience.
 
About Pace University Athletics
Pace University is an NCAA Division II member of the Northeast-10 Conference that sponsors 14 intercollegiate sports. In the Spring 2016 semester, 68% of Pace student-athletes achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and eight teams have been honored with the NE-10 Team Excellence Award since 2011. Pace teams have made 12 NCAA appearances since 2011. In 2015-16, the department unveiled a multi-million dollar facility upgrade that includes two new turf fields and a new softball field. In addition, the new state-of-the-art 14,010 square foot Ianniello Field House recently opened with new locker rooms, new strength and conditioning facilities and sports medicine component.For all information regarding Pace University Athletics, log on to www.PaceUAthletics.com and follow Pace Athletics on Facebook (TBone, Pace Athletics), Twitter (@PaceUAthletics) and Instagram (@paceathletics).
 
About Apple-Metro, Inc.
Apple-Metro, Inc. is the exclusive New York Metropolitan area franchisee for Applebee's Grill & Bar. The company's portfolio currently includes thirty-seven (37) Applebee's restaurants in the Five Boroughs, Westchester and Rockland Counties. The portfolio includes the recently opened Applebee's locations at Throggs Neck Shopping Center and Atrium at Hutch Metro Center in the Bronx and, two of the first New York USGBC LEED Gold Certified Applebee's at 117th Street, East River Plaza in East Harlem and Gateway Shopping Center North, East New York, Brooklyn.
 
Apple-Metro, Inc.'s mission is to guarantee each and every guest the ultimate casual dining experience through extraordinary service and exceptional food and drink in a fun-filled, friendly atmosphere. The company is acknowledged for its high service standards, strong and consistent expansion and significant addition of jobs to New York City and the surrounding areas.