it takes a lot of time filling out applications if they give you one. sometimes it's best to get them all at once and sit in the food court and fill them out or even take them home and bring them back the next day. that will also give you a chance to ask if the manager is there or what day they will be in. from my own experience make sure you bring all your information. for references they usually ask about previous or current jobs: name, company, manager name, address, phone number, years/times worked, reason for quiting, etc... also for education. i remember back when i didn't have a cell phone and my resume was a beginners trail... i would get so frustrated that i didn't have the phone numbers or address of the company.

ALSO... bring a pen =)