i hav eone iin my town it opened in 1997 lol they have a bunck of pictures when u come in my sister is actuley in one of them lol
their food is really bad and thier slogan makes no sense..plus their commercials have (ick) COUNTRY music jingles in them!!
but i like thier logo.
yea there food is not so great
Their Fiesta Lime Chicken is out of this world. That's the only thing good there, in my oppinion.
I kind of have a hard time finding something to eat there, but the quesadillas are good and...the Sizzling Apple Pie for dessert is out of this world!!!
I usually get grilled cheese(which I get at every restaurant except Howard Johnson's..heh), and the sizzling Apple Pie. Awesome!
i usaly get the burgers there but i went there last time and it wasent so great lol
the nacos use to be good to but they changed em now there horrble lol
It seems every town around is near a Applebees 10 to 20 miles away. I guess some don't want to invest in a poor county. All we get are come and go second-rate restaurants.:no:
I hate apple Bees. Their food is so bad, i know people who have gottin sick from eating from them. I also think their service suxs! I use to eat their, but know i forbid to ever go into another apple bees!
this applebees is in north windham maine and opened in 2004.
The Newington Applebees is bad! The first problem we had with them was New Years Day 2004. The place was empty, and no one would wait on you. It took us a half an hour to get a drink, and another hour to get food. We finally took the food home. They don't give you enough food, either. Just last week on Mon., we got food from there. I may have gotten sick on the food, not sure, because I woke up at 1AM with a huge stomach ache and my stomach felt sour all day the next few days. It wasn't anything bad, just a bad stomach ache, but I will never eat there again. To tell you the truth, I don't trust any restaurant. In the next few months, we will be going to Outback Steakhouse and try out the new TGI Fridays. I am nervous about eating out, but I will not stop living. (For the record, we had to use a gift card up from Applebees, otherwise we wouldn't have bothered).
here is the applebee's in augusta maine in the capitol plaza parking lot.
here is the applebees in totowa nj
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137877783&subNum=10205000313
here is the applebee's in baychester / bronx new york in the bay plaza
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1140389474&subNum=10206000075
here is applebee's in huntington new york
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/t_snapshot.pl?subNum=10211000636&tenNum=10211000636.0002
here is applebee's in yonkers ny on cross country shopping center on central park ave
from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1141430918&subNum=40214000001
here is the applebee's in the university mall in south burlington vt
from www.topics-mag.com/.../ where-to-buy.htm
here is the back of applebee's in painted post ny. typical. it is near the wal-mart/home depot plaza.
My best friend and I went to Applebees in Plainville, Connecticut on my birthday last month. It was my first time there. The food was great. The waitress was nice too, but it probably helped that she was my best friend's cousin. *LOL* And much to my surprise the restaurant was busy considering we went in for lunch at 3PM on a Tuesday.
We have several in the Memphis which are now back open after a change in ownership that closed them all down for about 2 years. The good part is that they all good a nice facelift and now offer even more good stuff to eat.
My new favorite is the crabcake appetizer since I miss the good seafood that I used to be able to get in MD. You also can't miss with their chicken fajitas, chicken tenders, riblets, and any of their salads. Yummmm!!!
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applebee's in manchester ct at the beginning of the retail area east of the mall.
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
applebee's in manchester ct at the beginning of the retail area east of the mall.
manchester
newington ct
applebees in plainville ct near the commons
applebees in waterbury ct near the mall turned walmart plaza and kmart on wolcott st
applebees in danbury ct near the new lowes and best buy near brookfield
applebees in brewster ny in the plaza with kohls / home depot / michaels marshalls.
applebees in mohegan lake ny (cortlandt and peekskill)
applebee's mt kisco (mount kisco) ny near bedford hills. it is near teh target
hamden ct near the old caldor / kohl's/
wallingford ct nera old wal-mart
coming soon applebee's in sanford me as of july 2, 2006
applebee's in tilton nh
applebee's brunswick me
the one in auburn me
in brewer me
QuoteOriginally posted by d_fife
in brewer me
brewer me
the one in scranton / dickson city pa in the viewmont mall.
Applebees in Waterville ME at the Shaw's Plaza.
applebee's in ashtabula oh near the mall.
Evansville Indiana East Location
What do you think of Applebee's new logo ??
QuoteOriginally posted by Zayre88
What do you think of Applebee's new logo ??
It looks more like a logo for a grocery store.
Heard the one in Waterbury, CT and the one on the Berlin Turnpike are closing.
FYI, if anyone is curious, the Brewer, ME location is now closed and has been so for over a year, I believe. Last I saw the property, it was for sale. I used to go by there every day on my commute to work, but since I moved back to Bangor last year, I've rarely had occasion to be over there. I'll keep my eyes peeled in the event that there have been any changes in its status.
QuoteOriginally posted by Marc82
Heard the one in Waterbury, CT and the one on the Berlin Turnpike are closing.
Where did you hear about the one in Newington closing? I just read the one in Waterbury is closing. Use to be a boston market. But I didn't find anything on Newington, but wouldn't suprised. They had horrible service their and they alwalys look dead compared to Fridays.
QuoteOriginally posted by kendra
FYI, if anyone is curious, the Brewer, ME location is now closed and has been so for over a year, I believe. Last I saw the property, it was for sale. I used to go by there every day on my commute to work, but since I moved back to Bangor last year, I've rarely had occasion to be over there. I'll keep my eyes peeled in the event that there have been any changes in its status.
Here is the aforementioned vacated Applebee's, to the left of the Dunkin' Donuts. Apologies as it's not the best photo, but I was actually driving at the time, and it was taken with my cell, so, considering that, it came out fairly well! :P
(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll145/kendradd/DSC01592.jpg)
However, (this link) (http://www.loopnet.com/xNet/Looplink/Profile/Profile.aspx?stid=epstein&LID=15554032&LL=true&UOMListing=&UOMMoneyCurrency=) should be much more informative, courtesy of our friends at Epstein Commercial Real Estate! ;)
The Apple Bee's on Rt 9 in Wappingers Falls is closed
In Bensalem, PA, there is a Applebee's that's located near the Bucks County Visitor Center and Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack on Street Road. this Applebee's, like all the Applebee's in the Philadelphia area, are franchised to The Rose Group.:)
The Applebees in Newington, CT in fact seems to have closed. They are no longer listed on the website in the locator. I drove by the restaurant twice during a visit to Wal Mart and didn't give it a second thought, but someone on another message board was wondering why the place was so dark last night.
Yet another storefront is empty on the Turnpike. It's rather sad.
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
The Applebees in Newington, CT in fact seems to have closed. They are no longer listed on the website in the locator. I drove by the restaurant twice during a visit to Wal Mart and didn't give it a second thought, but someone on another message board was wondering why the place was so dark last night.
Yet another storefront is empty on the Turnpike. It's rather sad. [/quote
I seen this and yes they have closed. I talked to my freind who is in real estate and he said they closed due to poorly run management.But that's a great location and he doesn't see that place empty for long.As for the Berlin Turnpike, there aren't many empty store fronts, theirs more coming in then leaving. Other towns have been hit harder and the ones that have have closed on the pike are all small.
QuoteOriginally posted by TRU7536
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
The Applebees in Newington, CT in fact seems to have closed. They are no longer listed on the website in the locator. I drove by the restaurant twice during a visit to Wal Mart and didn't give it a second thought, but someone on another message board was wondering why the place was so dark last night.
Yet another storefront is empty on the Turnpike. It's rather sad. [/quote
I seen this and yes they have closed. I talked to my freind who is in real estate and he said they closed due to poorly run management.But that's a great location and he doesn't see that place empty for long.As for the Berlin Turnpike, there aren't many empty store fronts, theirs more coming in then leaving. Other towns have been hit harder and the ones that have have closed on the pike are all small.
is it really gone
OH the one in COncord near The STeeplegate mall has the new logo.
I've been hearing for several months now that the Applebees in Keene, NH is closing, but I've never seen or heard anything official, it's always a pretty busy place
Funny thing I was at the bar there a few months back and there were a bunch of papers on the bar in front of me. I didn't really pay attention to them at first but when they finally caught my eye I saw what it was - The corporate newsletter for managers only.
I was really surprised it was just sitting out right in front of my seat for me to read. I read the whole thing.
It was INSULTING.
I'm not exaggerating at all when I say these were generally some of the things it said
"Managers, now remember you are going to be serving people that make less income than you do, so try anything to brighten their spirits a little, be it respect (Mr, Miss) or a friendly squeeze on the shoulder"
And basically it was just stroking the managers egos, telling them they are better than the average customer and giving them suggestions on what makes them a better Applebees member than the other employees. I should have taken it home but I didn't.
QuoteOriginally posted by TRU7536
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
The Applebees in Newington, CT in fact seems to have closed. They are no longer listed on the website in the locator. I drove by the restaurant twice during a visit to Wal Mart and didn't give it a second thought, but someone on another message board was wondering why the place was so dark last night.
Yet another storefront is empty on the Turnpike. It's rather sad. [/quote
I seen this and yes they have closed. I talked to my freind who is in real estate and he said they closed due to poorly run management.But that's a great location and he doesn't see that place empty for long.As for the Berlin Turnpike, there aren't many empty store fronts, theirs more coming in then leaving. Other towns have been hit harder and the ones that have have closed on the pike are all small.
That's really the only big storefront that has closed up. I wish an Olive Garden would open on the Turnpike. It would do well. The one by Westfarms is always out the door.
As for the small storefronts, they are increasing, and I can't see what could go in those spots. There's the old Krispy Kreme/Citibank on a busy corner, the Tweeter spot, Office Depot in the Shaw's plaza will be empty. But you are right TRU, it's not a bad thing. Many plazas are full and stores are opening all of the time. As long as the landlords of these properties maintain the empty storefronts , keeping the Turnpike attractive.
The IHOP on Skiff Street in Hamden, CT will soon close. It will relocate nearby as Applebee's on Dixwell Avenue will be re-branded as an IHOP. As you know, in addition to the brands IHOP and Applebees being owned by the same company, the Hamden IHOP and Applebee's are owned by the same franchisee.
Nashua NH location
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I remember when the Applebee's in Nashua opened.... They had the best chicken fingers with honey mustard dressing and riblet basket + amazing french fries!!!
Last time I went..... Not so much anymore!!
I hear APPLEBEES is on thin ice.
Quote from: ynkeesfn82 on August 05, 2010, 07:21:22 AM
I hear APPLEBEES is on thin ice.
To me at least, Applebee's was the original "casual dining neighborhood grill & bar". It was one of the first chain of this style to open. It's still my favorite place to go in all the other similar choices.
I'm not sure if they're on thin ice, but changed their logo and they are rolling out a
refreshed concept (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9NTU0MTZ8Q2hpbGRJRD0tMXxUeXBlPTM=&t=1). It looks good. However, i'm not so sure about the merger with IHOP. One example: Applebee's in Bedford NH has closed and re-opened as an IHOP...
Out here in the Philadelphia area, all of the Applebee's are franchised locations owned by The Rose Group
Here is the Applebee's (still with the old-school design) in Littleton, NH.(http://www.amesfanclub.com/forum/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=57701&g2_GALLERYSID=7cc8bc06e69e3b42aa3718818fc43412) (http://amesfanclub.com/forum/index.php/v/users/retailisking/?action=gallery)
Quote from: Zayre88 on August 05, 2010, 07:15:28 PM
Quote from: ynkeesfn82 on August 05, 2010, 07:21:22 AM
I hear APPLEBEES is on thin ice.
To me at least, Applebee's was the original "casual dining neighborhood grill & bar". It was one of the first chain of this style to open. It's still my favorite place to go in all the other similar choices.
I'm not sure if they're on thin ice, but changed their logo and they are rolling out a refreshed concept (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9NTU0MTZ8Q2hpbGRJRD0tMXxUeXBlPTM=&t=1). It looks good. However, i'm not so sure about the merger with IHOP. One example: Applebee's in Bedford NH has closed and re-opened as an IHOP...
I hadn't realized they merged with IHOP, but I did notice the Applebee's in Nashua, NH next to Old Navy (Same road as Toys R Us and Pheasant Lane Mall) is an IHOP. No idea when this happened, the last time I had eaten there was 2006 and it was still Applebees.
Applebee's closed in Wallingford; a Mexican restaurant chain(Plaza Azteca) will take over.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/wallingford/article_cd990972-a9a4-11e1-b25b-0019bb2963f4.html
Quote from: d_fife on January 05, 2009, 09:42:06 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by TRU7536
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
The Applebees in Newington, CT in fact seems to have closed. They are no longer listed on the website in the locator. I drove by the restaurant twice during a visit to Wal Mart and didn't give it a second thought, but someone on another message board was wondering why the place was so dark last night.
Yet another storefront is empty on the Turnpike. It's rather sad. [/quote
I seen this and yes they have closed. I talked to my freind who is in real estate and he said they closed due to poorly run management.But that's a great location and he doesn't see that place empty for long.As for the Berlin Turnpike, there aren't many empty store fronts, theirs more coming in then leaving. Other towns have been hit harder and the ones that have have closed on the pike are all small.
Its been a couple of years since Apple Bees closed and it still sits empty. Two sites seem really hard to sell, this one and the former Office Max/Office Depot site.
Its not like the Pike has been hit hard, its the oppisite. These two sites are the only "big" ones empty, everything else is leased. Walmart is expanding, Basset is moving to a new plaza along with Chase Bank, Chipotle, and a new sub shop. Holiday Inn Express is finally open, a Verizon store opened up in the old Blockbuster building. Kohls is opeing a new storm in the old Sams club in Berling and the old Krispie Kreme might become a car dealership.
I dont know why people dont want to move into the old Apple Bees, is it bc its Walmart that anchors it? A new restaurant wants to expand into New England with its first location in Newington. Bonefish Grill seafood wants to open a new place on the pike, the land next to the Krispie Kreme site. They are a upscale seafood place and i am suprised they dont take over Apple Bees.
Quote from: TRU7536 on June 24, 2012, 04:03:25 PM
Quote from: d_fife on January 05, 2009, 09:42:06 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by TRU7536
QuoteOriginally posted by AmesNewington
The Applebees in Newington, CT in fact seems to have closed. They are no longer listed on the website in the locator. I drove by the restaurant twice during a visit to Wal Mart and didn't give it a second thought, but someone on another message board was wondering why the place was so dark last night.
Yet another storefront is empty on the Turnpike. It's rather sad. [/quote
I seen this and yes they have closed. I talked to my freind who is in real estate and he said they closed due to poorly run management.But that's a great location and he doesn't see that place empty for long.As for the Berlin Turnpike, there aren't many empty store fronts, theirs more coming in then leaving. Other towns have been hit harder and the ones that have have closed on the pike are all small.
Its been a couple of years since Apple Bees closed and it still sits empty. Two sites seem really hard to sell, this one and the former Office Max/Office Depot site.
Its not like the Pike has been hit hard, its the oppisite. These two sites are the only "big" ones empty, everything else is leased. Walmart is expanding, Basset is moving to a new plaza along with Chase Bank, Chipotle, and a new sub shop. Holiday Inn Express is finally open, a Verizon store opened up in the old Blockbuster building. Kohls is opeing a new storm in the old Sams club in Berling and the old Krispie Kreme might become a card dealership.
I dont know why people dont want to move into the old Apple Bees, is it bc its Walmart that anchors it? A new restaurant wants to expand into New England with its first location in Newington. Bonefish Grill seafood wants to open a new place on the pike, the land next to the Krispie Kreme site. They are a upscale seafood place and i am suprised they dont take over Apple Bees.
Bonefish is good!!
I was reading in Newington Life, someone is interested in the former Apple Bees in Newington, but the article states it isn't a restaurant. What else can fit into a building over 4,000sf? If its another walk in clinic, I will barf.
I agree. Personally I'm sick on non-restaurants taking over former restaurants in cases such as this one. Along with the former Friendly's on Wolcott Street in Waterbury which is now an AAA office.
Quote from: TRU7536 on February 24, 2013, 12:18:40 AM
I was reading in Newington Life, someone is interested in the former Apple Bees in Newington, but the article states it isn't a restaurant. What else can fit into a building over 4,000sf? If its another walk in clinic, I will barf.
Well the former Apple Bees of Newington that has been empty for years has a new tenant. Looks like Verizon Wirelss (my former employer is moving across the street to the site. Atleast it isnt a walk in clinic lol
The former Applebees in Manchester CT is becoming an I-Hop. It should be noted the two brands are co-owned. 191 Deming Street.
Applebee's is going to be trying Tech-Free Tuesdays - where patrons will not be allowed to use their cell phones or I-Pads, or any other tech devices.
http://www.today.com/money/shhh-quiet-dining-applebees-goes-tech-free-only-one-day-1D79909895?_osource=SocialFlowFB_NYBrand
Quote from: Marc B on July 11, 2014, 07:17:15 AM
Applebee's is going to be trying Tech-Free Tuesdays - where patrons will not be allowed to use their cell phones or I-Pads, or any other tech devices.
http://www.today.com/money/shhh-quiet-dining-applebees-goes-tech-free-only-one-day-1D79909895?_osource=SocialFlowFB_NYBrand
Along with that could they roll back menu prices to 1985? ???
Quote from: TheFugitive on July 11, 2014, 03:48:59 PM
Quote from: Marc B on July 11, 2014, 07:17:15 AM
Applebee's is going to be trying Tech-Free Tuesdays - where patrons will not be allowed to use their cell phones or I-Pads, or any other tech devices.
http://www.today.com/money/shhh-quiet-dining-applebees-goes-tech-free-only-one-day-1D79909895?_osource=SocialFlowFB_NYBrand
Along with that could they roll back menu prices to 1985? ???
How about-in addition to that, every Tuesday as well, they should start playing songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985 (such as "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, "Oh Sheila" by Ready for the World, "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits, "Take on Me" by A-HA and "Careless Whisper" by Wham!), as well as play Me TV on all of their TVs.
Anyways, here's the Applebee's in the outlot of the Eureka Road side of the Southgate Shopping Center in Southgate, Michigan. It opened in 1992 and was remodeled in 2012.
(http://i.imgur.com/PMRXJBF.jpg)
Quote from: Hudsons81 on November 05, 2014, 10:11:26 PM
Quote from: TheFugitive on July 11, 2014, 03:48:59 PM
Quote from: Marc B on July 11, 2014, 07:17:15 AM
Applebee's is going to be trying Tech-Free Tuesdays - where patrons will not be allowed to use their cell phones or I-Pads, or any other tech devices.
http://www.today.com/money/shhh-quiet-dining-applebees-goes-tech-free-only-one-day-1D79909895?_osource=SocialFlowFB_NYBrand
Along with that could they roll back menu prices to 1985? ???
How about-in addition to that, every Tuesday as well, they should start playing songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985 (such as "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, "Oh Sheila" by Ready for the World, "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits, "Take on Me" by A-HA and "Careless Whisper" by Wham!), as well as play Me TV on all of their TVs.
Anyways, here's the Applebee's in the outlot of the Eureka Road side of the Southgate Shopping Center in Southgate, Michigan. It opened in 1992 and was remodeled in 2012.
(http://i.imgur.com/PMRXJBF.jpg)
And the same location's main entrance, taken by Google in July 2015.
(http://i.imgur.com/ArnMhU2.png)
Quote from: d_fife on August 08, 2006, 06:18:57 PM
applebee's in manchester ct at the beginning of the retail area east of the mall.
This Applebee's has now been converted to an IHOP. I don't get out this way often, so not really sure just how long it's been IHOP.
Quote from: Hudsons81 on November 05, 2014, 10:11:26 PM
Along with that could they roll back menu prices to 1985? ???
How about-in addition to that, every Tuesday as well, they should start playing songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985 (such as "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, "Oh Sheila" by Ready for the World, "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits, "Take on Me" by A-HA and "Careless Whisper" by Wham!), as well as play Me TV on all of their TVs.
Anyways, here's the Applebee's in the outlot of the Eureka Road side of the Southgate Shopping Center in Southgate, Michigan. It opened in 1992 and was remodeled in 2012.
(http://i.imgur.com/PMRXJBF.jpg)
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I don't think the 1980s were completely tech-free. There were the first cell phones, which were the size of bricks (and expensive), and hand-held video games (like Nintendo Game & Watch or the Tiger handhelds, the Game Boy would not be introduced until 1989.) Apple even made the first portable computer in the 1980s (which was anything but). Restaurants had smoking/non-smoking areas.
If you want a real tech-free experience, rollback to 1955. (think diners, teenagers, "Rock Around the Clock", etc.)
The One in Newington got turned into a Verizon store.. but they didn't do anything to the building other than put red awnings in and repaint the green trim and lights red.
The one in Carmel, NY is remodeled with local sports teams around the area. I Like the old style better.
Quote from: Patrick Boots CEC on December 24, 2015, 02:12:45 PM
The one in Carmel, NY is remodeled with local sports teams around the area. I Like the old style better.
The Southgate, Michigan location (which you can literally go inside on Google Maps) also has area sports teams (mainly high school sports teams) decorating it's interior.
Quote from: Hudsons81 on December 25, 2015, 05:15:30 PM
Quote from: Patrick Boots CEC on December 24, 2015, 02:12:45 PM
The one in Carmel, NY is remodeled with local sports teams around the area. I Like the old style better.
The Southgate, Michigan location (which you can literally go inside on Google Maps) also has area sports teams (mainly high school sports teams) decorating it's interior.
Must Be a remodel that all the stores are gong through. Hmm. If I Remember Carmel's were all mixed ages from Middle and High School.
About a week before my 52nd. birthday I visited the Applebees near the
Franklin Park Mall in Toledo, Ohio. I ordered a steak dinner and a Lite beer.
They carded me.
???
Maybe I look young for my age......but not THAT young!
Quote from: TheFugitive on June 27, 2017, 02:53:01 PM
About a week before my 52nd. birthday I visited the Applebees near the
Franklin Park Mall in Toledo, Ohio. I ordered a steak dinner and a Lite beer.
They carded me.
???
Maybe I look young for my age......but not THAT young!
Some places now, like the ACME supermarkets here in Philly card everyone regardless of age for alcohol, its probably to be on the safe side, though yea I think its a bit extreme.
Anyways they have started rebuilding a new applebee's on roosevelt blvd since the old one burned down 1 year ago this month.
After trying (and failing) to appeal to millennials, Applebee's is refocusing on its core customer base
http://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/news_home/Business/2017/08/Applebees_to_move_on_from_mill.aspx?ID={3F9FF2A1-4764-4554-AB2C-1B52EE284221}
Quote from: retailisking on September 11, 2017, 08:44:07 PM
After trying (and failing) to appeal to millennials, Applebee's is refocusing on its core customer base
http://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/news_home/Business/2017/08/Applebees_to_move_on_from_mill.aspx?ID={3F9FF2A1-4764-4554-AB2C-1B52EE284221}
Their food just sucks, plain and simple, never had a good experience with them. Overpriced food that has small portions.
Their 2 for $20 was a pretty decent deal when steak was one of the options. Now, not so much. The wood-fired grill initiative was an expensive flop. I wonder how much testing they really did before rolling it out.
Quote from: retailisking on September 12, 2017, 10:50:09 PM
Their 2 for $20 was a pretty decent deal when steak was one of the options. Now, not so much. The wood-fired grill initiative was an expensive flop. I wonder how much testing they really did before rolling it out.
They have at least one steak (and a sirloin stir fry) listed on the 2 for $25 section now, which still makes sense (I'd guess that meal was right in the $12.50 (possibly even a bit more) range individually, plus you are getting the appetizer added in)?
I suspect they had to do that when the beef prices jumped so much a couple years back.
Here is my local Applebee's in a outlot for the East Brook Mall in Mansfield, CT, it was remodeled sometime in the early-2010s:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35490707572_f7d94bca1b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W5c9Tf)
East Brook Mall (https://flic.kr/p/W5c9Tf) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr