The Applebee's Chicken & Bacon Loaded Fries have been added onto the brand's menu as a sharing-focused appetizer that's perfect for diners to try out on their next visit. The dish starts off with the brand's French fries that are tossed with a series of crispy chicken tender pieces before being topped with cheddar cheese, applewood-smoked bacon and house-made seasoning. The fries come served with a side of buttermilk ranch dressing that's made in-house to give the dish a touch more indulgence for diners to enjoy.
The Applebee's Chicken & Bacon Loaded Fries are making their way to participating locations alongside the returning Dollarita, which will come as welcome news to diners who are avid fans of the low-cost $1 margarita cocktail.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Sharing-focused Dining Experiences
- Revolutionize restaurant menus with dishes designed for sharing like loaded fries appetizers.
- Culinary Indulgence Innovation
- Exploring new ways to elevate flavors and textures in appetizers through unique ingredient combinations.
- In-house Gourmet Dressings
- Investing in house-made condiments and dressings to enhance the overall dining experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Casual Dining
- Opportunities for casual dining chains to introduce more sharing-friendly appetizers to cater to group diners.
- Food and Beverage
- Possibilities for food and beverage brands to experiment with premium toppings and ingredients in appetizer offerings.
- Restaurant Supply Chain
- Potential for suppliers to provide restaurants with high-quality in-house ranch dressings to differentiate their offerings.
