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USA Today
6 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Applebee's raises prices again on all-you-can-eat wings and shrimp deal
Applebee's raises prices again on all-you-can-eat wings and shrimp deal Show Caption Hide Caption In-N-Out set to continue expansion with 7 new locations The popular fast-food chain In-N-Out has announced that they plan to open seven new stores in the near future. unbranded - Newsworthy Eatin' good in the neighborhood might get a little more expensive the next time you go to Applebee's. The restaurant chain recently announced that its All You Can Eat offer has returned with endless Chicken Tenders, Riblets and Double Crunch Shrimp available for $15.99. But the new promotion has been met with some criticism on Reddit due to the increased price. "So Applebee's came back out with their all you can eat again this year and yet again raising the prices, used to be $9.99, then 12.99, and now a ridiculous 15.99 for subpar food that they don't cook fresh and make in batches," one user said on the subreddit r/fastfood. Press releases by the company in 2022, 2023 and 2024 show that prices have increased from $12.99 in 2022 to $15.99 in 2025. Applebee's did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on Tuesday, May 27. Price increases not just happening at restaurants Food at Applebee's is not the only place where things are set to get more expensive. As tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump come into effect, various retailers across the U.S. have said they are set to increase prices to respond to the tariffs. On Sunday, May 25, Trump announced he is extending the deadline for a 50% tariff on the European Union until July 9, a measure he had earlier said would go into effect on June 1. Nike, Adidas and Puma have all said they are set to increase their prices due to tariffs. Moreover, Walmart's Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said in a CNBC interview that shoppers in the U.S. will start to see prices rise at the end of May and certainly in June. And when it comes to consumer electronics, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry projected that prices for U.S. consumers would rise. "While Best Buy only directly imports 2% to 3% of our overall assortment, we expect our vendors across our entire assortment will pass along some level of tariff costs to retailers, making price increases for American consumers highly likely," Barry said in the March 4 call. Contributing: Anthony Robledo and Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Applebee's raises prices again on all-you-can-eat wings and shrimp deal
Eatin' good in the neighborhood might get a little more expensive the next time you go to Applebee's. The restaurant chain recently announced that its All You Can Eat offer has returned with endless Chicken Tenders, Riblets and Double Crunch Shrimp available for $15.99. But the new promotion has been met with some criticism on Reddit due to the increased price. "So Applebee's came back out with their all you can eat again this year and yet again raising the prices, used to be $9.99, then 12.99, and now a ridiculous 15.99 for subpar food that they don't cook fresh and make in batches," one user said on the subreddit r/fastfood. Press releases by the company in 2022, 2023 and 2024 show that prices have increased from $12.99 in 2022 to $15.99 in 2025. Applebee's did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment on Tuesday, May 27. Food at Applebee's is not the only place where things are set to get more expensive. As tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump come into effect, various retailers across the U.S. have said they are set to increase prices to respond to the tariffs. On Sunday, May 25, Trump announced he is extending the deadline for a 50% tariff on the European Union until July 9, a measure he had earlier said would go into effect on June 1. Nike, Adidas and Puma have all said they are set to increase their prices due to tariffs. Moreover, Walmart's Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said in a CNBC interview that shoppers in the U.S. will start to see prices rise at the end of May and certainly in June. And when it comes to consumer electronics, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry projected that prices for U.S. consumers would rise. "While Best Buy only directly imports 2% to 3% of our overall assortment, we expect our vendors across our entire assortment will pass along some level of tariff costs to retailers, making price increases for American consumers highly likely," Barry said in the March 4 call. Contributing: Anthony Robledo and Kathryn Palmer, USA TODAY Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Applebee's raises price on all-you-can-eat deal Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Applebee's restaurant in Sarasota just closed — same day a local Chili's shuttered
While one last basket of razor-thin, heavily salted tortilla chips and red salsa was being served at the Chili's on South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, someone eight miles away at the Applebee's on University Parkway was digging into their final order of boneless wings glazed in that sweet and tangy honey barbecue sauce. Yes, two titans of the American restaurant chain world shuttered Sarasota-Manatee locations this week. As previously reported, the Chili's Bar & Grill near Trader Joe's permanently closed Monday, May 19. The Herald-Tribune has since confirmed that the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar at 3255 University Parkway also closed for good that same day, according to a guest relations specialist who verified the news on Tuesday, May 20. After nearly 40 years, a Sarasota Chili's restaurant has closed Ticket Newsletter: Sign up to receive restaurant news, reviews, and fun things to do every Friday The Applebee's guest relations specialist declined to provide a reason for the closure or comment on what it might mean for the restaurant chain's other nearby locations. However, the Applebee's website shows that several Sarasota-Manatee locations remain open, including: 5550 Fruitville Road, Sarasota 5490 Clark Road, Sarasota 4329 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice 4301 Cortez Road, Bradenton 4638 State Road 64 E., Bradenton 5908 18th St. E., Ellenton 17500 Tamiami Trail, North Port Nearly a decade ago, Applebee's closed its most prominent Sarasota location — the one downtown in the Sarasota Main Plaza, adjacent to the movie theater on Main Street. Sarasota Main Plaza opened in 1997 with Applebee's — at 1991 Main St. — as one of its original restaurants. Today, the spot is occupied by the high-end apartment complex Aster & Links, with the movie theater still operating next door. Chili's Grill & Bar was founded in Texas in 1975 and is currently owned and operated by Dallas-based Brinker International. The Chili's that recently closed at 4131 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota opened in the mid-1980s, while the Applebee's that closed this week at 3255 University Parkway in Manatee County was open since at least 1999, when it first appears in Herald-Tribune archives. Applebee's was founded in 1980 in Atlanta. There's no indication that these Sarasota-Manatee Applebee's and Chili's closures are part of a companywide initiative by the respective chains — just isolated incidents that happened to occur eight miles apart. Contributing: Jimmy Geurts, Sarasota Herald-Tribune Wade Tatangelo is Ticket Editor for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and Florida Regional Dining and Entertainment Editor for the USA TODAY Network. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and X. He can be reached by email at Support local journalism by subscribing. This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Applebee's restaurant in Sarasota just closed — here's what we know
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Beloved sports bar chain quietly closes multiple restaurants
The sports bar space has become incredibly challenging because it's wildly crowded. You have national players like Buffalo Wild Wings which run massive advertising campaigns that make them the default choice for many players. In addition, there are regional favorites like Miller's Ale House, Duffy's, and countless others that offer quality food and an excellent sports experience. Related: Beloved taco brand making post-Chapter 11 bankruptcy return Duffy's, a Florida-based chain, even offers 2-for-1 drinks. That seems like it should not be legal (and it probably isn't in some states) but it's allowed in Florida and offering that all-day promotion has proven to be a major draw for the chain. In addition to chains that define themselves as sports bars, you also have players including Chili's and Applebee's. These restaurants are not exactly sports bars, but they offer a sports-friendly menu and plenty of televisions. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Both of these chains have also recently leaned heavily into value. That has worked incredibly well for Chili's which has seen sales surge. Applebee's has recently brought back its popular all-you-can-ear promotion and offers really cheap drinks. Neither brand offers anyone's favorite food, but they have menus filled with comfort food favorites that most people like well enough. A riblet may not be your first choice, but make them all-you-can eat and throw in a cheap beer or mixed drink and you have an offer that's hard to compete with. Walk-Ons takes the classic sports bar and democratizes it while adding a Cajun flair to the menu. Instead of being built around star athletes, it's a tribute to the last guys on the bench. "Our love for the game, community, and bringing the heart of a walk-on to the restaurant space began with the dreams of our Founder, Brandon Landry and his partner, Jack Warner, in 2003. We've worked hard over the years to create a restaurant and bar concept that pairs attention-to-detail and culinary excellence with a little Louisiana spice, pulling in that underdog mindset and hospitality, making you feel like family the moment you walk in," the company shared on its website. Much like they did as athletes, the founding duo built the brand without much support. These weren't scholarship players or trust fund babies, these are two partners who scrapped and hustled. More Food + Dining: Domino's Pizza unveils generous deal amid alarming consumer trendSteak 'n Shake's beef tallow fries aren't as healthy as they appearThe Cheesecake Factory makes bittersweet changes to its menu "Despite having little business experience and a lack of financial support, Brandon and Jack took what they learned on-court – hard work, dedication, and the commitment to excellence, and put it into a restaurant vision. Their passion to create a concept built on culture and inclusivity pushed their dream into a reality when on September 9, 2003, Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar opened for business, right next to their homecourt – LSU's Tiger Stadium," the company added, Walk-On's has mostly been a success. The chain had over 80 locations in 14 states, but it has also closed a number of locations over the past couple of years. As a private company, Walk-On's does not share any financial information publicly. The company celebrates new openings on its website, but does not mention its many closures. Its location in Kissimmee, Florida, for example, opening in 2024 and closed less than a year later. That location was near a thriving Miller's Ale House, a busy Chili's, and a Hooters that has remained open despite the chain's struggles. The Walk-Ons had a lot of competition in that area which contains thousands of hotel rooms and rental properties serving the Orlando theme parks. It's common for most casual eateries in that area to have a waitlist even on weeknights. A number of other Walk-On's locations have also closed, according to data from Google. Waco, Texas: The Waco location closed on May 3, 2025, with no specific reason provided for the closure. Opelika, Alabama: The Opelika location closed on February 3, 2025, due to low sales. Fayetteville, North Carolina: The Fayetteville location on Skibo Road closed on May 8, 2024,Bristol, Tennessee: The Bristol location closed on February 3, 2025, with the restaurant chain confirming the permanent closure. Wilmington, North Carolina: The Wilmington location closed on May 28, 2024, with some reports indicating that employees were not paid on time leading up to the closure. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Several locations in the Myrtle Beach area also closed permanently, with the last one closing on November 4, 2024. Broussard, Louisiana: The Broussard location closed on February 3, 2025. Despite its select struggles, Walk-On's has continued to open locations during the period these (and perhaps other) locations have closed. The chain opened a new location in March. Related: McDonald's announces major store change to win back customers "Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is excited to announce the official grand opening of its newest location in Southaven, MS. The celebration took place on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6715 Snowden Lane, Southaven, MS, 38672 and featured a series of exciting festivities that highlighted Walk-On's commitment to the community," it shared on its website. The chain also remodeled an Atlanta sports bar into a Walk-On's in January. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Popular restaurant chain brings back all-you-can-eat meal deal
With food prices elevated and household budgets feeling the pinch, dining out has increasingly become a luxury. Families are looking for ways to enjoy a meal away from home or on vacation without overspending. That's one reason a deal like Disney's "kids eat free," is headline-making news. But loss-leaders - so-called because they are products sold below cost - are not always a gamble that pays off for restaurants. Remember in 2024 when Red Lobster promised customers endless plates of shrimp for just $20? It was a move the chain hoped would help shake off its pandemic hangover. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Consumers were looking to find value and stretch budgets, but since restaurants already operate on thin profit margins, the gamble didn't pay off for Red Lobster. The chain closed dozens of locations last year and eventually filed for bankruptcy. Red Lobster's loss-leader shrimp offer wasn't necessarily the reason for the filing, although it may have accelerated the process. Nevertheless, other restaurants are trying to reinvigorate in-person dining by introducing, or reintroducing, deals that many of us thought were long gone. Applebee's is one of them. Applebee's (DIN) just announced its popular "All You Can Eat" deal for a limited time. For $15.99, customers can gorge on unlimited servings of Riblets, Double Crunch Shrimp, and Chicken Tenders, plus endless bowls of fries and cole slaw. The deal serves up potentially enormous portions of food for a relatively small price. The all-you-eat plan allows diners a mix-and-match format so they can customize their meals. The meal includes a protein - chicken, pork, or shrimp slathered in one of Applebees' signature sauces - alongside fries and cole slaw. Related: Disney World makes families a generous offer The sauce lineup for this special includes honey BBQ, honey dijon mustard, buttermilk ranch, blue cheese, and hot honey glaze, along with fan favorites like classic buffalo and spicy honey mustard. "Every combination is a win," said Applebee's Vice President of Marketing, Reid Leslie in a statement. Diners can add a "dirty soda" with a swirl of cream, whipped cream, and a cherry for just $1 extra. More food: Iconic restaurant closing at Disney, fans get one last chanceNutella adds a new flavor few saw comingPopular Mexican chain reveals surprising growth plans Applebee's is hoping diners will also add dessert and some adult beverages to their ticket. The menu of seasonal cocktails on offer includes Bacardi Buckets in tropical flavors like Strawberry Daq-A-Rita and Rum Breeze as well as $6 Watermelon Mana Margaritas. Leslie says the drinks are meant to evoke summer. Applebee's is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and its huge list of appetizers offered at relatively budget-friendly prices. The new throwback offer speaks directly to customers' current cost-cutting priorities. Related: Aldi releases viral Trader Joe's item that's always out of stock As full-service restaurants like Applebee's face pressure from fast-casual competitors like Chipotle and Five Guys, as well as food-delivery options from fast-food and fine-dining spots alike, promotions like its All You Can Eat deal are meant to increase foot traffic (and bar tabs), and remind customers about the pleasures of the relaxing in-restaurant dining experience. Applebee's is also hoping that offering extras like cocktail and dessert specials that are only available in the restaurant will compensate for the dollars lost when people eat more than the food costs. Applebee's All You Can Eat deal is available for in-house dining only. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
