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Doherty Enterprises raises nearly $247,000 for Toys for Tots through annual Applebee’s campaign

Doherty Enterprises Inc., a leading franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey, raised $246,578.26 during its 27th annual Toys for Tots campaign, the company announced.

The fundraising effort ran from Nov. 3, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026, and involved customer participation at Doherty-operated Applebee’s locations in New Jersey and Long Island. Guests contributed through several options, including purchasing paper gift packs, rounding up their checks, and ordering select seasonal beverages, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Toys for Tots program.

Featured promotional drinks included the Mucho Jack & Jingle and the El Jimador Margarita Flight, with sales supporting the campaign.

A check presentation recognizing the funds raised was held in Linden.

Toys for Tots, a national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides toys to children in need during the holiday season.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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