Booth Talk The Applebee's Menu Podcast

00:00:00: Hey everyone!

00:00:01: Welcome back to Booth Talk, the podcast where we pull up a seat grab a napkin and talk through the Applebee's menu one deal at time.

00:00:10: I'm your host And today We are digging into One of the most talked about deals on whole menu The two for twenty five dollars.

00:00:18: If you've walked in an applebees In last few years You have seen this sign Two entries One shareable appetizer.

00:00:27: Twenty-five bucks.

00:00:29: Sounds simple.

00:00:31: But here's the question people actually want answered, is it a good deal or Is It Just Good Marketing?

00:00:38: Let's start with what you actually get.

00:00:41: The two for twenty five dollars includes your choice of two full size entries from A rotating list.

00:00:47: think bowler swings the bourbon street chicken and shrimp a classic burger Or three cheese chicken pain plus one shareable appetizer like mozzarella sticks or spinach dip.

00:00:59: That's three courses for two people.

00:01:02: Now, here is where it gets interesting!

00:01:05: If you priced those same three items individually say to boneless wing platters and an appetizer You'd be looking at somewhere between thirty-two and thirty eight dollars depending on your location And which items you picked.

00:01:19: So right off the bat?

00:01:21: Your saving anywhere from seven to thirteen dollars just by bundling.

00:01:26: But...and this a part most people miss.

00:01:29: Not all entry choices are created equal within this deal.

00:01:33: Some of the presure individual items, like the steak or shrimp and chicken combos Are included in the two for twenty five dollars at no upcharge In most locations.

00:01:44: That means if you pick to have higher priced entries Your savings jump even higher.

00:01:50: We're talking potential savings close To fifteen dollars If You Play It Right.

00:01:55: So here's our tip Always check which entries are currently on the rotating list before you order and lean toward the higher priced items if they're included.

00:02:06: You're paying the same twenty five dollars either way, so there's no reason to default to the cheapest option.

00:02:13: One thing to watch out for Portion sizes On The Two For Twenty Five Dollar Entries Can Run Slightly Smaller Than The Standalone Versions Of The Same Dish At Some Locations.

00:02:24: It'S Not A Huge Difference But if you're someone who orders based on portion size rather than price, it's worth knowing going in.

00:02:32: Pairing tip If You are doing this deal with happier timing Some locations let you add a discounted drink on top which pushes the value even further.

00:02:42: Just know that happy hour pricing and the two for twenty five dollars don't always tag The same way at every location.

00:02:50: It really does vary by franchise.

00:02:52: So its worth asking your server directly.

00:02:55: Bottom line, the two for twenty-five dollars is a genuinely good deal especially to people who want real meal without big bill.

00:03:04: The key is picking higher value entries and knowing that appetizer & portion details can shift slightly by location.

00:03:12: That's it for todays episode of Booth Talk.

00:03:16: If this saved you few bucks on your next visit share with whoever you are dragging along.

00:03:22: We'll be back next week breaking down another item of the menu.

00:03:27: Until then, grab a seat and we will see you at The Booth!