# Sweet-and-Spicy Restaurant Burgers Applebee's Big Bangin’ Burger is Meaty and Spicy By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bangin-burger References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/applebees-really-big-meal-deal/) & [applebees](https://www.applebees.com/en)  The [Applebee's Big Bangin’ Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-lotta-bacon-burger) has been announced by the brand as a new menu item perfect for satisfying demand for sweet and spicy (swicy) fare in a familiar format. The burger starts off with an all-beef patty topped with two slices of cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles and a new secret sauce. This secret sauce is reported to have a [sweet and spicy taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-honey-burger) that's enhanced with [jalapeños and bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-wrangler-double) to instantly elevate the flavor profile of the burger. The Applebee's Big Bangin’ Burger can be ordered as part of the brand's $9.99 Really Big Meal Deal, which comes with endless fries and unlimited drink refills when dining in but will only be offered for a limited time. The burger and meal deal come as consumer-driven innovations that will support patron preferences. Image Credit: Applebee's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Swicy Flavor Fusion:** The growing demand for sweet and spicy flavor combinations presents opportunities to create innovative culinary experiences that entice adventurous taste buds. - **Secret Sauce Innovation:** Unveiling unique sauce recipes with bold, unexpected ingredients can disrupt traditional condiments and enhance familiar menu items like burgers. - **Value-driven Meal Deals:** Offering affordable meal options that combine appealing taste profiles and value can attract budget-conscious diners seeking indulgent experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Casual Dining:** Leveraging new flavor profiles such as sweet-and-spicy combinations can enhance menu offerings and revitalize interest in casual dining chains. - **Food Service Innovation:** Developing proprietary sauces and incorporating them into staple items creates opportunities for differentiation in the competitive food service sector. - **Consumer Food Products:** The popularity of unique tastes like swicy flavors opens pathways for ready-to-use consumer food products that mirror restaurant offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan-Quality Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebees-burgers.md) - [Extra-Meaty Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-lotta-bacon-burger.md) - [Hearty Bacon-Packed Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-lotta-bacon-burger-1.md) - [Overly Cheesy Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-burger.md) - [Spicy BBQ Smash Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashburger-jalapeo-bbq-bacon-stack-smash.md) - [Crispy BBQ Sauce Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-n-spicy-bbq-burger.md) - [Loaded Mushroom Swiss Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourbon-street-mushroom-swiss-burger.md) - [Spicy QSR Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-bundle.md) - [Meaty Fried Pickle Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-pickle-bacon-burger.md)