# Sharing-Friendly Fries Appetizers Applebee's Chicken & Bacon Loaded Fries are Flavor-Packed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-05-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-loaded-fries References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2024/05/01/applebees-introduces-new-chicken-bacon-loaded-fries-alongside-the-returning-dollarita/) & [applebees](https://www.applebees.com/en)  The Applebee's Chicken & Bacon Loaded Fries have been added onto the brand's menu as a [sharing-focused appetizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-trio) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toploaded-fries) before being topped with cheddar cheese, [applewood-smoked bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-guacamole-bacon-fries) 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. Image Credit: Applebee’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 23% - 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'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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Waffle Fries Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-pub-loaded-fries.md) - [Loaded Ranch-Coated Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries.md) - [Ranch-Drizzled Loaded Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-fries-with-chicken-bacon-ranch.md) - [Sharable Fried Cheese Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-cheese-bites.md) - [Chicken Nugget-Topped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-chicken-bacon-ranch-loaded-fries.md) - [Chicken-Topped Crinkle Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-fries.md) - [Reimagined Loaded Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaxbys-1.md) - [Cheesy Snack-Covered Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebees-cheetos.md) - [Baked Potato-Style Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-baked-potato-fries.md)