If you're looking for a delicious new appetizer to share with friends, Applebee's has you covered with its tasty new Brew Pub Loaded Fries dish.
Now available at participating Applebee's locations nationwide, the Brew Pub Loaded Fries is a delicious new appetizer option. This dish consists of crispy waffle fries topped with a gooey blend of melted cheddar cheeses, Blue Moom white cheddar beer cheese. The fries are then finished with pieces of crispy applewood-smoked bacon on top and served with a side of house-made buttermilk ranch dressing for dipping.
If you're looking for an entree to pair with this cheesy appetizer, Applebee's has also just begun serving a new Impossible Cheeseburger made with an Impossible Burger patty.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Loaded Fries Craze
- The trend of loaded fries as a main course or side dish is growing in popularity as restaurants create unique and tasty versions, leading to opportunities for menu innovation.
- Cheese Fusion
- The fusion of different types of cheese, such as cheddar and beer cheese, creates a new and unique flavor profile that can be implemented in various dishes, providing an opportunity for product differentiation.
- Plant-based Meat Alternatives
- As more people adopt a plant-based lifestyle, there is a growing demand for meat alternatives like the Impossible Cheeseburger, creating opportunities for innovation in plant-based menu offerings.
Who This Affects Most
- Casual Dining Restaurants
- Casual dining restaurants can tap into the loaded fries craze and cheese fusion trend to create unique appetizers, sides, and entrees, attracting new customers and increasing revenue.
- Cheese Manufacturers
- Cheese manufacturers can collaborate with restaurants to create unique cheese blends that can be used in various dishes, providing a new niche market and bolstering sales.
- Plant-based Food Companies
- Plant-based food companies can take advantage of the growing trend of meat alternatives and partner with restaurants to create plant-based versions of classic dishes, tapping into a new market and increasing market share.
