# Shareable Mix-and-Match Appetizers Applebee’s Ultimate Trio Has Thousands of Flavor Combinations By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-trio References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250818889308/en/Applebees-Launches-New-Ultimate-Trio-Appetizer-Sampler-Ahead-of-Second-Season-as-the-Official-Grill-Bar-Sponsor-of-the-National-Football-League) & [Applebees](http://www.Applebees.com)  As the official Grill + [Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-nibs-three-bar) sponsor of the NFL, [Applebee's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-cheese-bites) is getting fans excited for the start of football season with the launch of the new Ultimate Trio—a customizable appetizer sampler with a choice of three appetizers and three dipping sauces. The Ultimate Trio is available for dine-in, to go, and delivery orders, with a choice of 10 fan-favorite appetizers and 10 bold sauces for a total of 81,600 combinations to match every craving. While some will gravitate toward Brew Pub Pretzels, Crunchy Onion Rings, and Double Crunch Shrimp paired with Honey Dijon Mustard, Sweet Asian Chile, and Blue Moon White Cheddar Beer Cheese, others will mix and match according to their tangy, sweet, savory and spicy flavor preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 48% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NFL Restaurant Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebees-3.md) - [Sharable Fried Cheese Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-cheese-bites.md) - [Sharing-Friendly Fries Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-loaded-fries.md) - [Mix-and-Match Late-Night Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zappetizer-trio.md) - [Cheesy Waffle Fries Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-pub-loaded-fries.md) - [Unlimited Appetizer Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottomless-apps.md) - [Cheesy Snack-Covered Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebees-cheetos.md) - [Burger-Inspired Wonton Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cheeseburger-wonton-tacos.md) - [Triple-Dip Tortilla Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-trippin-trio.md)