The Applebee's Cheetos menu has been unveiled as a new collaborative lineup of appetizers that are perfect for patrons seeking out a new way to enjoy some of their favorite foods and flavors.
The menu includes the Cheetos Boneless Wings alongside the Cheetos Cheese Bites, which come tossed in your choice of original Cheetos Sauces or Flamin' Hot Sauce. The Cheetos Boneless Wings feature premium chicken coated in Cheetos crumbs before being cooked, while the Cheetos Cheese Bites are packed with cheese.
The Applebee's Cheetos menu is being launched at participating locations nationwide for a limited time only at a price point of $9.99 each. The menu items speak to consumer demand for snack-inspired food items that are familiar and perfectly satisfying.
Cheesy Snack-Covered Appetizers
The Applebee's Cheetos Menu Includes Two Options
Trend Themes
1. Snackification of Fast-casual Menus - The rise of snackification presents an opportunity for fast-casual restaurants to create menus with smaller portions and a wider variety of flavors for the on-the-go consumer.
2. Flavor Innovation Partnerships - Partnering with popular snack brands like Cheetos to create unique and craveable menu items offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for restaurants looking to stand out in a crowded market.
3. Novelty Food Mashups - Combining classic comfort foods with unexpected snack flavors presents an opportunity for restaurants to create buzz and attract customers seeking out new flavor experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fast-casual Dining - The fast-casual dining industry can benefit from exploring the snackification trend and partnering with popular snack brands to create unique and craveable menu items.
2. Packaged Snack Brands - Packaged snack brands can leverage their popularity and partner with restaurants to create new menu items based on their flavors, which presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for both industries.
3. Brick-and-mortar Restaurants - Brick-and-mortar restaurants can incorporate new, snack-inspired menu items to their traditional offerings and attract customers seeking out new and interesting flavor experiences.