Applebee's unveils all-new summer food lineup full of fan favorites featuring a 2 for $25 deal
The restaurant chain launched its new lineup Monday at participating US locations, which features new food and drinks and the return of a fan favorite lemonade.
The meals joining its 2 for $25 offer are Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine and BIG Bangin' Burger.
The fettuccine dish is a classic meal for Applebee's, while the burger features two cheese slices and a dose of its new sweet and spicy sauce made with jalapenos and bacon.
Along with the chain's new foods comes Applebee's latest Summertime Sip creations: Perfect Watermelon Margarita and Watermelon Lime Rush.
Other drinks that have made their way to the summer lineup are the Backyard Blackberry Lemonade and Coors Light Brewtus.
Applebee's is also offering a new Strawberry Lemon Sunshine beverage, created in collaboration with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to support childhood cancer.
Restaurant guests interested in trying these new offerings for themselves can do so now, but only for a limited time. The newest lineup comes just weeks after Applebee's extended its All You Can Eat (AYCE) deal.
The drinks featured in this year's summer lineup is the Perfect Watermelon Margarita, Backyard Blackberry Lemonade, Coors Light Brewtus, and Watermelon Lime Rush
Applebee's has also recently made headlines after abruptly closing a restaurant in St Petersburg, Florida.
The chain left customers and employees stunned after reportedly closing the location with just seven hours' notice.
All that was left on the abandoned building was a sign thanking locals for their 'many years of business' and encouraging them to visit another Applebee's location.
It comes as the chain has been struggling with a dip in sales, suffering a 2.2 percent sales decline during this year's first quarter.
The chain has been looking for ways to bounce back from its hardships, from an increase in deals to improving customer rewards.
Applebee's parent company Dine Brands Global also consolidated a number of locations to help save costs and closed about 300 restaurants between 2016 and 2023.
The chain shuttered up to 35 restaurants in 2024, and is set to close between 20 and 25 this year.
Applebee's suffered a 2.2 percent sales decline during this year's first quarter
Besides at Applebee's, summer deals have been blowing up at a string of fast food restaurants.
Sonic started up a half-price milkshake deal and brought back its fan favorite Watermelon and Lemonberry Slush drinks.
Burger King and Wendy's have made limited-time offerings, including BOGOs.
Once the season started heating up, Jimmy Johns entered the ring with its new Lemon Sunshine Cookie and a limited-time sandwich lineup.
Other restaurant chains that are competing with merchandise instead of food include Olive Garden with its pasta-inspired pool floats, and Panera Bread's S'Mac and Cheese lip balm to celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day.
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