Cindrich v. Apple American Group LLC

Defendant: Apple American Group
Food & beveragePricing
CourtDistrict Court, N.D. Ohio
Case Number5:26-cv-02091
FiledAugust 28, 2026
StatusPending

What this case is about

Plaintiffs allege that Apple American Group, which operates Applebee's restaurant franchise locations, engaged in deceptive pricing practices that harmed consumers. The lawsuit claims that customers were charged prices that differed from what was advertised or displayed on menus, leading them to pay more than they expected or agreed to pay. The proposed class is expected to include customers who dined at Apple American Group's Applebee's locations and were subjected to these allegedly improper pricing practices during a defined time period. The plaintiffs seek compensation on behalf of themselves and similarly situated consumers who were overcharged or misled about the true cost of their meals or related charges at these restaurant locations.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing.

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