Value meals have been a big deal in 2024 and will continue to drive business next year, if the National Restaurant Associations “ What’s Hot 2025 Culinary Forecast ” proves to be correct. Value meals are not just at McDonald’s and other fast food chains. Glendale-based Applebee’s recently launched a “Really Big Meal Deal” priced at $9.
99 at participating locations. The meal includes either a new Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich or a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, fries and a soft drink. Applebee’s serves Pepsi products.
At $10, the deal is on par or cheaper than several fast food burger combos including McDonald’s Big Mac, which will be around $10.29 plus tax. But customers are more apt to tip food servers in full-service restaurants such as Applebee’s.
We tried the Really Big Meal Deal and it came to our table as advertised. We ordered the chicken sandwich, which is either hand-breaded or grilled chicken breast with lettuce, pickles, tomato and mayo. With tax and a 20% tip, our order came to $13.
03. Applebee’s serves several other chicken sandwiches with fries priced around $13.99-$14.
99. The Classic Bacon Cheeseburger usually goes for around $14.99.
Other burgers in Applebee’s lineup run about $12.79-$15.99 There are no substitutions on the Really Big Deal, but customers can upgrade to sandwiches such as a new Bacon Cheddar Crispy Chicken Sandwich or a Whole Lotta Bacon Burger for $12.
99. Applebee’s is also offering deals on holiday beverages such as a.