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Plus, Applebee’s introduces NEW Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2025-- Applebee’s is adding new “Bourbon Street Favorites” to its lineup with its NEW Big Easy Menu, featuring two NEW Bourbon Street Cajun Pasta dishes, available for a limited time! Packed with bold New Orleans-inspired flavors, guests can enjoy the NEW Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne for $11.99* or the NEW Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne for $13.99*, in addition to fan-favorites including Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp Skillet, Bourbon Street Steak, or the Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger. Plus, for guests looking for some “sweet heat,” Applebee’s is introducing a NEW Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich to its menu!

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Applebee’s is adding new “Bourbon Street Favorites” packed with bold New Orleans-inspired flavors to its lineup, featuring two NEW Bourbon Street Cajun Pasta dishes and a NEW Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich, available for a limited time (Photo: Business Wire)

Applebee’s NEW Bourbon Street Pastas include:

1. Take a trip down to Bourbon Street with Applebee’s ultimate comfort food, the NEW Bourbon Street Chicken & Andouille Sausage Penne, featuring juicy Bourbon Street Chicken jazzed up with seared slices of Andouille Sausage, seasoned bell peppers and onions in a creamy, Cajun Alfredo sauce over penne pasta.
2. Enjoy the spirit of the French Quarter with the NEW Blackened Shrimp & Andouille Sausage Penne, featuring sauteed blackened shrimp with seared slices of Andouille Sausage, seasoned with bell peppers and onions in a creamy, Cajun Alfredo sauce.

Both new pasta dishes are served with Applebee’s golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.

“Our Bourbon Street menu items have always been a hit with Applebee’s fans, and we’re thrilled to introduce our new Big Easy Menu, featuring two mouthwatering Cajun-style pastas,” said Joel Yashinsky, chief marketing officer, Applebee’s. “Packed with bold, New Orleans-inspired flavors and two proteins, our new savory Bourbon Street pastas will transport you straight to the heart of the French Quarter. Get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant spirit of New Orleans right to your table!”

But that’s not all. Applebee’s NEW Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich features crispy, hand-breaded chicken breast topped with two strips of Applewood-smoked bacon on a Brioche bun with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a spicy honey mustard for the perfect amount of heat!

Plus, big in size, flavor, and value, Applebee’s is extending its Really Big Meal Deal, which includes the choice of the NEW Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich or BIG Classic Bacon Cheeseburger served with endless Classic Fries and a fountain drink, with free refills (endless fries and refills for dine-in only) for only $9.99!**

*Limited time. Price, participation and selection may vary.

**For a limited time at participating locations. No substitutions. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Endless fries available for dine-in only.

To find your local restaurant to dine in, visit Applebees.com/restaurants. To order Applebee’s To Go or delivery, visit Applebees.com or the Applebee’s mobile app (iOS, Google)

For even more exclusive deals and specials, guests can sign up to be a part of the neighborhood. Join Applebee’s E-Club and receive a welcome offer!

About Applebee's®

As one of the world’s largest casual dining brands, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America’s kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee’s makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it’s in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood™ is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee’s is always Doin’ Good in the Neighborhood®. Applebee’s franchise operations consisted of 1,618 Applebee’s restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 14 countries outside the United States as of September 30, 2024. This number does not include one domestic Applebee’s ghost kitchen (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and seven Applebee’s international ghost kitchens. Applebee's is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. (NYSE: DIN), which is one of the world's largest full-service restaurant companies.

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