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We respectfully request Applebee's Services Inc. bring Rockstar Karaoke back in as a karaoke vendor/service at the Lincoln locations they previously served.
Previously, three Applebee's locations in Lincoln were home to karaoke events hosted by different representatives of Rockstar Karaoke.Recently, a decision was made by Applebee's corporate to discontinue its business relationship with Rockstar Karaoke. This decision was made by the directors of operations for this region, Ted and Paul. The details regarding the reasons behind this dismissal are unknown. However, what is known is that Lincoln has lost three locations where karaoke was fun for the whole family and where people from different walks of life could come together with common interests.As it stands, Rockstar Karaoke has lost three venues and its founder and employees have lost that income. In the process, the guests of Applebee's in Lincoln have lost valued weekly activities and Applebee's restaurants have lost dozens or hundreds of dedicated, loyal customers. This petition demands the immediate reinstatement of Rockstar Karaoke to its post as the sole Applebee's karaoke vendor in Lincoln, NE.
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July 19, 2014
I have been hearing so many stories about the karaoke nights we all miss and it is clear that these evenings meant much more to our community than just a song. I am still trying to get a straight answer from corporate but please know that your passion is the only reason they are taking notice at all.
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It isn't their fault that those people made a bad decision! Mike and Gee brought Applebees not only their business, but joy to the customers. I myself, went to each applebees for a year straight. Just to sing karaoke. It's a shame and a mistake to let them go.
Eric, I asked three separate people in executive roles at Applebee's corporate if they could explain why Mike was asked to leave. Two of them were actually the gentlemen who made the final decision. They refused to explain. I do check my sources. Secondly, an adult is not responsible for the behaviour of another adult. If I had a birthday at a restaurant and several of my friends got rowdy and left without paying their tab, that is not my fault even if they were there to see me. I work at a retail establishment and if I had friends come see me and say hi and then they get caught stealing, that is not my fault and I am not culpable for that action. But your thoughts are appreciated.
Miss the ROCKSTAR KARAOKE @ Applebee's. was a frequent diner at Applebee's and haven't been there since they haven't been there!
An amendment to my statement. The only loud person that night was the manager. *gee*
Eric. Not sure who you are. But, they were not Mike's "biker buddies". They were a group of people, all ages, that went to a memorial ride for member of their (not Mike's) motorcycle club who had died on Rosa Parksway, and was also a regular at our karaoke show at the Old Cheney location. Mike went on the memorial ride to show respect for the young man who lost his life, and essentially was a regular at Applebee's. He did not bring them back to Gateway, they went there because they regularly came on Friday nights also. They were NOT causing a disturbance, they were eating and grieving for their friend. The only dispute was where they were sitting, and a hostess DID tell the first 4 who came in that they could sit in the section, and that they would find them a server (I heard this with my own ears). The next group that came in went and sat by the first group, however at separate tables (there was not a hostess to direct them where to sit, so they joined the people they were meeting.) The first 4 left (and paid their tabs). The 2nd group was served, but was told that they were liars (maybe not in so many words, but insinuated at least) about how they came to be seated in the area they were in. Also, there was a problem with one of the orders (no chicken in a salad, and then it was brought out cold after an unusually long wait). That was the dispute, where again they were told they were not supposed to be where they were, etc, and so nothing would be done about it, and that they should leave. So they did. They had money out to pay. The only dispute was over the salad, but once they were told to leave, they did not pay. Mike was asked what the manager should do about it. He said he did not know. We (Mike & I) only knew the first 4 people who came in. The others had been to Applebee's at all locations, but were not close personal friends. So, this was just a matter of service and miscommunication between the Applebee's staff, not something that Rock
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Maybe you should learn the reason why they were dismissed from Applebee's. Mike had his biker buddies in gateway during karaoke and they were causing quite a disturbance and were told multiple times to cool it. Instead they left and didn't pay a hefty tab.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
We respectfully request Applebee's Services Inc. bring Rockstar Karaoke back in as a karaoke vendor/service at the Lincoln locations they previously served.
Previously, three Applebee's locations in Lincoln were home to karaoke events hosted by different representatives of Rockstar Karaoke.Recently, a decision was made by Applebee's corporate to discontinue its business relationship with Rockstar Karaoke. This decision was made by the directors of operations for this region, Ted and Paul. The details regarding the reasons behind this dismissal are unknown. However, what is known is that Lincoln has lost three locations where karaoke was fun for the whole family and where people from different walks of life could come together with common interests.As it stands, Rockstar Karaoke has lost three venues and its founder and employees have lost that income. In the process, the guests of Applebee's in Lincoln have lost valued weekly activities and Applebee's restaurants have lost dozens or hundreds of dedicated, loyal customers. This petition demands the immediate reinstatement of Rockstar Karaoke to its post as the sole Applebee's karaoke vendor in Lincoln, NE.
Updates
July 19, 2014
I have been hearing so many stories about the karaoke nights we all miss and it is clear that these evenings meant much more to our community than just a song. I am still trying to get a straight answer from corporate but please know that your passion is the only reason they are taking notice at all.
8 Comments
Applebee's was the one place I could take my minor clients in the evening to enjoy music. Minors were welcome & the children expecially enjoyed the entertainment. So sorry we have to miss out!! We cannot go to the bars!
It isn't their fault that those people made a bad decision! Mike and Gee brought Applebees not only their business, but joy to the customers. I myself, went to each applebees for a year straight. Just to sing karaoke. It's a shame and a mistake to let them go.
Eric, I asked three separate people in executive roles at Applebee's corporate if they could explain why Mike was asked to leave. Two of them were actually the gentlemen who made the final decision. They refused to explain. I do check my sources. Secondly, an adult is not responsible for the behaviour of another adult. If I had a birthday at a restaurant and several of my friends got rowdy and left without paying their tab, that is not my fault even if they were there to see me. I work at a retail establishment and if I had friends come see me and say hi and then they get caught stealing, that is not my fault and I am not culpable for that action. But your thoughts are appreciated.
Miss the ROCKSTAR KARAOKE @ Applebee's. was a frequent diner at Applebee's and haven't been there since they haven't been there!
An amendment to my statement. The only loud person that night was the manager. *gee*
Eric. Not sure who you are. But, they were not Mike's "biker buddies". They were a group of people, all ages, that went to a memorial ride for member of their (not Mike's) motorcycle club who had died on Rosa Parksway, and was also a regular at our karaoke show at the Old Cheney location. Mike went on the memorial ride to show respect for the young man who lost his life, and essentially was a regular at Applebee's. He did not bring them back to Gateway, they went there because they regularly came on Friday nights also. They were NOT causing a disturbance, they were eating and grieving for their friend. The only dispute was where they were sitting, and a hostess DID tell the first 4 who came in that they could sit in the section, and that they would find them a server (I heard this with my own ears). The next group that came in went and sat by the first group, however at separate tables (there was not a hostess to direct them where to sit, so they joined the people they were meeting.) The first 4 left (and paid their tabs). The 2nd group was served, but was told that they were liars (maybe not in so many words, but insinuated at least) about how they came to be seated in the area they were in. Also, there was a problem with one of the orders (no chicken in a salad, and then it was brought out cold after an unusually long wait). That was the dispute, where again they were told they were not supposed to be where they were, etc, and so nothing would be done about it, and that they should leave. So they did. They had money out to pay. The only dispute was over the salad, but once they were told to leave, they did not pay. Mike was asked what the manager should do about it. He said he did not know. We (Mike & I) only knew the first 4 people who came in. The others had been to Applebee's at all locations, but were not close personal friends. So, this was just a matter of service and miscommunication between the Applebee's staff, not something that Rock
If you found this link through facebook, remember to share it so others can see it as well. Mike and Gee have so many fans and friends that may still not have seen it.
Maybe you should learn the reason why they were dismissed from Applebee's. Mike had his biker buddies in gateway during karaoke and they were causing quite a disturbance and were told multiple times to cool it. Instead they left and didn't pay a hefty tab.
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Applebee's was the one place I could take my minor clients in the evening to enjoy music. Minors were welcome & the children expecially enjoyed the entertainment. So sorry we have to miss out!! We cannot go to the bars!