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Applebee’s is gearing up for what may become the largest ever food sampling event on July 21st! Applebee’s anticipates serving around 2 million plates of Sriracha Shrimp and Churro S’Mores during the #TasteTheChangeDay event at nearly 2,000 restaurants across the country, patrons will also have the option of adding other new appetizers at low sampler prices. Applebee’s is celebrating its 35th year as the leading causal dining chain by showcasing its new and improved menu of yummy craveable bar and grill classics. New appetizers and sandwiches won rave reviews during a “Taste The Change Fest” event in Times Square in May, where thousands of consumers enjoyed sneak previews of the new items and A-list entertainment that was streamed live across the country via Periscope.
The evolution of the Applebee’s menu began with the introduction of All-In Burgers in late 2014, and has continued with the 2015 launch of The Pub Diet™, their lineup of bar-and-grill favorites made a little better for you, 11 new appetizers and several new, over-the-top items – including the stunning Triple Hog Dare Ya™ sandwich, which is stacked high with pulled pork, Black Forest ham and thick-sliced bacon, crispy onions and melted cheddar cheese on a Ciabatta bun.
Two popular new items will be featured at the July 21 free sampling event. The Sriracha Shrimp features high quality shrimp, fried with Applebee’s special coating, which provides a light, flaky crunch, then tossed in a Sriracha Chile Lime sauce. New Churro S’Mores are twisted cinnamon churro twists, served with a warm marshmallow and chocolate dip.
We recently visited our local Applebee’s to try out some of these new menu items and were very impressed with the quality of food and level of service. Too many other national chains are trying to reinvent themselves with new menus that are not any better than their previous ones and they still have the same subpar customer service. This is definitely not the case with Applebee’s, in our experience there has been a great improvement overall.
My husband ordered the Triple Hog Dare Ya sandwich which he thought was absolutely wonderful. If you love Pork, this is the sandwich for you, thick sliced bacon, pulled pork and and Black Forest Ham, I am drooling just thinking about it. Sandwiches are served with your choice of endless fries, BBQ fries or sweet potato fries.
My husband and I have been on a quest to try all of the burgers around Nashville to see who has the best one. Local restaurants offering wide selections of burgers and local craft beers are popping up all over town. We like to have a date night with another couple and go try a burger of the week. So far we have been avoiding the chain restaurants, but this new Triple Bacon Burger at Applebeee’s needs to be on your list if you enjoy a good burger. A thick and juicy patty, grilled just the way you like with bacon inside, bacon on top and BBQ bacon ranch sauce with cheddar cheese, this burger is a masterpeice.
Our kids are getting older and are almost at the age that they will outgrow the kids menu, even now at many restaurants they are tired of the same old Mac & Cheese, Chicken Tenders and Cheeseburgers. Why can’t the kids menu have variety like the adult menu? At Applebee’s it does now. You can still get those go to kid menu items, but your kids can also choose Chicken Grillers, Cheesy Bread Pizza or how about Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and a Caesar Salad? That is what Ethan ordered and he loved it, he felt like he was ordering off the real menu. Other sides include Mozzarella Sticks, GoGo squeeZ™ Applesauce, Apple Dippers with Yogurt, Vanilla Yogurt with Strawberries, Baby Carrots with Ranch, White Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fries. Talk about choices!
But the change at Applebee’s extends beyond the menu and into nearly all facets of the restaurant and its operations. In recent years, franchisees across the country have renovated nearly all Applebee’s restaurants nationwide, and the brand has evolved the look-and-feel of its logo, television commercials, Web site, mobile app and more.
The free sampling offer will be available at nearly all Applebee’s locations nationwide on July 21, from 11 a.m. to close.
Valid at participating locations on 7/21/15 only. Dine in only. Minimum one Sampler per party. Additional Samplers may be provided depending on party size. Selection of sampler(s) provided may vary. No substitutions. See participating restaurant for details.
Jill mckelvey says
It’s been a month or so we love Applebee’s though :))
Sandy Klocinski says
I have not been to Applebee’s recently
David Fultner says
YES we go to apple bees once a month.
Julia says
We haven’t been to an Applebee’s location in many years.
chickie brewer says
I went there about 3 months ago for a take out order… The food was great!
Julia Hut says
My husband and I went just before our little guy was born about 12 weeks ago. We love the late night apps!
Lisa Williams says
I have never been to an Applebee’s but I am excited to try them,the food on the commercials look delicious!
Ann Fantom says
Yes, we had lunch at Applebee’s last week
Dawn Ganey says
I haven’t visited applebees lately.
angela cunningham says
I haven’t been there in a couple months but im do
Margaret Smith says
We tried our local Applebees for the first time a few weeks ago and loved it. Thanks so much.
Pamela Gurganus says
Yes, I have visited my local Applebee’s recently. My sister and I went a couple of weeks ago for lunch.
Valencia says
I have not been to Applebee’s in about a year.
Faye Gates says
My husband and I ate there about a month ago. I love Applebee’s.
Jennifer Boehme says
It’s been a while. They moved a little farther away.
ken ohl says
It’s been a number of months now.
Kat says
We go about once a month. Love it!
Throuthehaze says
It has been a month or two since I last went there.
Deborah W. says
I haven’t been to an Applebee’s in a couple months. I went with my daughter in late May.
Jackie says
We went to Applebee’s about three months ago. I guess it’s been too long.
DEBIJOT says
I have not been to Applebees lately.
Fee Roberts says
I haven’t been in about three months.
Geoff K says
Yes indeed — we just had a work lunch there this past Friday in fact!
Kassie Jo lauhoff says
Not recently its been about a year or two
cjjmesser says
I haven’t been to Applebees lately but I might head down now to try this new menu!
Edward says
It’s been about two weeks since we were at applebees.
Emily N. says
I haven’t been to Applebees lately.
william gossage says
yes we went last week had a great dinner
marla king says
It has been about a few months ago.
ron schnell says
A long time ago!
jeanette sheets says
NO I HAVE NOT
Melissa says
I was just at Applebee’s last weekend for a friend’s birthday!
greentopiaries says
Yes! We visited about 3 weeks ago and I got the Steakhouse Bruschetta sirloin – so good! 🙂
Priscilla says
Yes. Love the oriental tacos
Amy Pratt says
It’s been a while since I was at Applebee’s.
Tari Lawson says
We were at Applebee’s about 3 months ago.
Cathy French says
I haven’t been to Applebees in several years. I didn’t even know one was close to me until just a few weeks ago. Anxious to go again they have great appetizers.
Ericka Coello says
No, I haven’t gone in a long time (years, I would say)
Natalie says
Yes, we love Applebees – it is our closest and easiest place for dining out – I hope they are participating in the sampling tomorrow 🙂
Pink tea Rose says
not recently, but would like to go again
carol says
Yes I have been to Applebees last week
Danny J Garza says
Would love to try the samplers on the 21st!!
Debbi Wellenstein says
We have an Applebee’s very close by, so we go frequently!
lonnie hutchinson says
Yes we have just about a week ago it is so good we just cant stay away
Shauntea Crutcher says
No, I have not been to Applebee’s lately.
Susan M says
NOT FOR A WHILE – LOCAL ONE IS NOT THAT GREAT – I PREFER TO GO TO ONE A LITTLE FURTHER THAT HAS BETTER SERVICE
Tom Bellamy says
It’s been several years since I dined at my local Applebee’s.
trisha kilpatrick says
I actually have not been to Applebees in about a year or more. I like Applebees, but there is just so many options around here that we just seem to head someplace else instead. I think we are overdue for another visit to Applebees. We need to go again soon.
Charity Cram says
It has been a couple months since my last visit to Applebees. I really like the Fiesta Lime Chicken with extra pico de gallo!
Barbara Montag says
It’s been a few months since we’ve been to Applebees.
They have the best food!
thank you
Heather S says
It’s been a few months but it looks like I need to go back soon
Lisa Coomer Queen says
I haven’t recently. It’s been about 3 months. Thanks!
Brittney House says
I went last week with the girls for drinks and apps.
chris hoey says
Yes I have just about a week ago it is so good I just cant stay away the soup and salad all you can eat is to die for!!
Suzanne K says
It’s actually been quite a while!
Rebecca Graham says
I was there last month.
Jack b says
No. I haven’t been to an Applebee’s for several years. Strangely, there’s one less than a mile from us, so I’m not sure why we haven’t gone more recently.
Kimberly O says
I was at Applebee’s about 3 months ago. Thanks!
Barb Deskin says
I haven’t been to Applebee’s this year. I hope to go before the year ends.
Jessica Rose says
Yes! I went to applebees a few weeks back!
Cindy Peterson says
Last time I was in an Applebees was about two years ago.
Katherine H says
I haven’t been to Applebee’s lately, but I want to go soon!
Carly D. says
Yes, my husband and I go often! We love their 2 for $20 deal and we also love getting carside to go and bringing it home with us!
christie lopanec says
love the santa fe chicken
Ryan Campbell says
I haven’t visited our Applebee’s recently, mostly because we aren’t eating out anymore due to budget constraints. But, free is always good!
chris z says
not recently
Emily says
i haven’t been in a long time!
jacqueline thomas says
been awhile since i have been to applebees love the apps.
Chasity Smith says
We go once a month to our Applebee’s 🙂
Meredith says
I’ve been looking forward to trying the “new” Applebee’s!
Tracy Robertson says
I haven’t been to Applebee’s lately, but it’s time to go!
Darlene Carbajal says
It’s been years since I have been to Applebee’s!
Liberty J says
My husband and I visited not too long ago for a late night dinner date!
Samantha Daleo says
It’s been about a month or so since we’ve been to Applebees, I would love to go again soon!
CynthiA says
I haven’t been in awhile
Mallory Roberts says
For some reason my husband and his best friend prefer chain restaurants, so we ate at Applebee’s fairly recently. I had the mac and cheese with chicken crispers or whatever they’re called. I’m pretty sure that it had about a million calories in it but oh it was tasty. I like their appetizers, too. Thanks for the giveaway!
Emmalene says
Yes, was there about two weeks ago.
Robby Rob says
i have not been in a long time. my wife was there recently for a work event
Crystal F says
It’s probably been a little over a year since I’ve been there. I would love to go back though. Thank you!
Jill E says
Yes, I am totally hooked on their chicken tenders! Love them.
Ashley C says
I have not visited one recently, but your post makes me want to go tonight!
al says
No, it’s too far away.
tara darity says
Yes we have one close by and really enjoy it!
Heather Swarthout says
Not recently. I would love to go soon!
Kammy Wood says
I haven’t been to Applebee’s in awhile, but I’d like to go.
Jeffrey says
Visited local Applebees many times including yesterday for free apps.
brittany marie thompson says
Yes we visited our local applebees just last week
jessica edwards says
Not in about a year….
Kate Shivley says
I have not been to Applebee’s in a while
Julie Murphy says
No I haven’t been lately
Julie says
I have not been there in about 6 months but I am ready to go back
Tabathia B says
I havent been to applebees in a few monthsl
Serge B says
It has been about 2 months since I was last there
Laura Fugate says
It has been way too long since I visited my local Applebees.
Candie L says
I last went to Applebees in December. Thank you
Serena Powell says
I’ve actually never been to Applebee’s but I would love to try it.
Holly B says
I have! I love their pretzels!
Estelle S says
I haven’t been to Applebee’s since we went for my daughter’s birthday in March.
Amy M. says
It’s been a year or two since I’ve been to Applebees, but I would love to go back soon!
jilliann m says
I think it has been about a year since we went to Applebee’s. I took my daughter around her 4th birthday. She’s 5 now.
Christy F. says
I visited Applebees last month.
karel says
I just went a couple weeks ago.
Connie Lee says
No, I have not visited Applebee’s lately.
Steph says
I don’t think I ever been to one
Blessie Nelson says
I have never been to one. So I would love to try!
Rhonda M. says
It’s been about a month since I’ve been to Applebee’s. The closest one to me is an hour away.
misty d lindsay says
yes
eguiver Yol says
Have not been to an applebees in awhile
Rochelle Brown says
It’s been a long time, but we finally live near an Applebee’s, so we’re looking forward to visiting!
Jennifer Nielsen says
I haven’t been to one in probably 5 years. I used to live next to one and frequented it about 2 times a month, but since moving I really haven’t been to one. I would love to see what they have that is new!
Maria B says
It has been over a year since I have been to Applebee’s.
Chris Martinez says
Actually, I haven’t been in about seven months! I’m looking forward to heading over now 🙂
Jon andrade says
Was there just yesterday! Love IT!!!!
Elizabeth B says
I haven’t visited my local Applebee’s lately, unfortunately!
Candace Galan-Calderon says
It’s been about a year since I’ve gone to Applebee’s but I love it, we just don’t eat out often!
ken ohl says
not recently but love them
Jan Hammersmith says
I visited Applebees last month.
Nicole Carter (Weasley) says
No, haven’t visited them recently.
sue14625 says
LAst time i visited Applebees was about a year ago
Rebecca Peters says
I have not been able to afford going out to eat so No
Shakeia Rieux says
No i haven’t
Kathleen says
No I have not visited my local one recently.
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Annamarie V says
It’s been a couple of months since we have been to Applebee’s, we almost went yesterday but it was packed.
Sarah Oswald says
It has been to long to remember the last time I went to our Applebees.
Jmeezy says
Havent been to Applebees, would like to try it out tho!
Jmeezy says
Havent been to Applebees! Would like to try it out tho!
Heidi Salisbury says
It has been over 6 months since I’ve gone to my local Applebees. I have been to another one a few months ago in a city near my home most recent.
Rose says
We always appreciate a night out! My youngest two love the squeeze applesauces.
carol johnson says
not in quite some time
Marcy says
The last time I visited an Applebee’s was two years ago!
Joy Q says
I haven’t been to applebees in about 5 months.
Roxann says
We haven’t been to Applebee’s in about 6 months.
mike says
Yes I have visted recently
Trisha McKee says
My daughter and I were there a couple of weeks ago. We love Applebees!
Eugenia Hall says
Yes, Hubby and I ate there in the past few weeks.