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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
It's National Chicken Wing Day…snag the best deals at Popeyes, Applebee's, Dave & Busters and more
Restaurant chains across the US are celebrating National Chicken Wing Day on Tuesday, with brands competing to give fans the best deals. Billions of chicken wings are consumed every year in the US. On Super Bowl Sunday this year, Americans devoured a staggering 1.45 billion wings over the course of just one day. Wings are served in restaurants nationwide and are especially popular at the best chicken chains in the nation. Chains like Applebee's and Hooters are offering guests a chance to save money while getting messy for one day to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day this year. Whether they're small price cuts or buy one get one free, all the deals will be making customers want to stuff their faces with wings. Some chains are offering deals that last for more than 24 hours, while others are reserved for Rewards members only. Here are the chains offering a wide variety of chicken wing deals fit to satisfy all carnivorous customers. Applebee's Applebee's is offering customers a one-day-only Buy One, Get One Free Boneless Wings or Classic Bone-In Wings to-go when they order online or through the mobile app. Customers can choose any of its six boneless wing flavors: Classic buffalo, honey BBQ, sweet Asian Chile, garlic parmesan, extra hot buffalo and honey pepper. The offer is limited to one redemption per transaction and redeemable when using the promo code 'WINGDAY25' at checkout. Buffalo's Café Buffalo's Café is celebrating National Chicken Wing Day by offering signature bone-in or boneless wings for 75 cents each. This deal is available for carry-out orders and when dining at any of its 15+ full-service restaurants. The Georgia-based chain is famous for its chicken wings and its 18 house-made sauces that go with them. Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings guests can snag six free boneless or traditional wings on July 29 with a minimum $10 purchase. The offer is available at any of the chain's more than 1,300 US restaurants and available for customers who use the promo code 'FREEWINGS' when placing an order on the Buffalo Wild Wings app. Fans will be able to order chicken wings with any of the chain's 26 sauces, including its new permanent menu item, honey garlic. Dave & Buster's Dave & Buster's is offering 20 wings for $20 at participating locations Dave & Buster's visitors can stop by its restaurants after a day at the arcade and purchase 20 wings for $20. The dine-in deal will be available for one day only at participating locations. Guests opting to snag some wings can choose between eight sauces or five dry rubs. Hooters Hooters is not letting its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing get in the way of its annual National Chicken Wing Day celebration. Customers eating at participating US locations can buy 10 chicken wings and get 10 for free. This deal can be applied to any style of wings the chain offers and guests can choose between 15 signature sauces and six dry rubs. Hurricane Grill & Wings Restaurant guests will have the privilege of snacking on 99-cent chicken wings all day long. The deal is applied to orders with a minimum purchase of five wings and valid for dine-in and carry-out orders from its more than 40 locations. Known for its tropical, laid-back vibe, Hurricane Grill & Wings features flavorful foods and over 35 signature sauces for its chicken wings. Native Grill & Wings Native Grill & Wings fans can score 49-cent wings with the purchase of any drink on National Chicken Wing Day. The deal is valid for customers who dine in or place to-go orders on the Native Grill & Wings app. Guests looking take up the chain's offer can choose from over 20 award-winning wing flavors that can be ordered by the individual wing. Pluckers Wing Bar This year, annual Chicken Wing Day takes place during Pluckers Wing Bar's 30th anniversary week. Guests who visit one of its 30+ restaurants in Texas can pair $1 wings with select $2 beverages on the annual holiday. The dine-in-only deal is available for all customers who order a minimum of 10 wings. Popeyes Popeyes is offering buy one, get one free deals on chicken wings until August 3 Unlike the other restaurant chains, Popeyes began its Wing Day celebration over a week early. Customers who visit participating locations can take advantage of a buy one, get one free deal for its six-piece Bone-In Wings. Rewards members also have the pleasure to nab a free six piece Spicy Bone-In Wings order with any wings purchase. Popeyes' chicken wing celebration will be running through August 3. Round Table Pizza Round Table Pizza's National Chicken Wing celebration will be a three-day event Round Table Pizza is holding a three-day chicken wing celebration by offering 12 boneless or classic wings for $9.99 starting on Tuesday. The deal is available for all customers at participating locations and can be redeemed using the code 'RTP117.' Chicken wing prices vary depending on location and quantity, but Grubhub estimated the usual cost of a 12-piece order to be $21.99. TGI Fridays Despite shutting dozens of locations, TGI Fridays is still celebrating National Chicken Wing Day with 50-cent wings. The restaurant chain currently offers boneless and bone-in wings with traditional buffalo, signature whiskey-glaze, or its all-new whiskey buffalo sauce. Once the one-day-only deal is up, customers can purchase a $15 TOTs, boneless wings and sliders with fries. The meal was created via partnership with TBS. The Green Turtle The Green Turtle is celebrating National Chicken Wing Day with a can't-miss BOGO deal that will only be around for 24 hours. Guests who visit a participating location can enjoy 10 free chicken wings with any 10-piece purchase. This is a dine-in-only deal that cannot be combined with other offers, including ones given to Rewards members. Whataburger Whataburger app users who purchase a 9-piece WhataWings can receive a second one for free Whataburger is celebrating chicken once again with a buy one, get one WhataWings digital-only deal on Tuesday. With this offer, customers can enjoy a free nine-piece WhataWings with any 9-piece purchase. Fans can claim the order online or through the Whataburger app. First-time app users will be able to score a free Whataburger with their chicken wings as well. Wingstop The chicken chain is celebrating its own Wingstop Wing Day by offering a digital deal for fans looking to score five free wings. Whether classic or boneless, customers can redeem the wings in any 12 flavors by entering 'FREEWINGS' on its website or the app. The restaurant chain is concluding its celebration on Wednesday with the launch of its limited-time flavor Hot Lemon. Zaxbys Zaxbys started its Wing Day celebration early by unlocking digital offers for its Rewards members. One of those deals is a buy 10 boneless wings get 10 boneless wings free at all participating locations. Customers can select any of Zaxby's nine signature sauces, including its new limited-time lemon pepper dry rub. 7-Eleven 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can get a free boneless eight-piece wings with any eight-piece purchase. Anyone who's not interested in that many wings can also snag a buy one, get one free deal on five bone-in wings.
Miami Herald
22-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Struggling restaurant chain makes major change to win back customers
Every family had that one classic restaurant chain that became the go-to spot when dining out. However, those days are starting to fade. It seems that the iconic American restaurant chains we grew up with are simply not what they used to be. Some now lack consistency, generous portions, and reliable food quality, all of which they were once praised for. Additionally, the unpredictable economy and stubborn inflation have made consumers more conscious of their spending habits, hurting the overall restaurant industry. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Applebee's, once a staple of American dining culture, has struggled with alarming declines in multiple business areas over the last few years. During the first quarter of 2025, Applebee's sales dropped nearly 4% with domestic same-restaurant sales down 2.2% compared to last year. Related: Popular chicken chain is begging customers to give it another chance Not only did its sales decline, but its restaurant footprint has faced multiple closures, with around 2.4% of its restaurants closing from the year prior, ending the quarter with 1,596 total restaurants. To reverse declining sales and regain market share, Applebee's is strategically returning to its core offerings, which have resonated with guests in past years. Dine Brands' Applebee's has unveiled its new summer menu, featuring new food and beverage additions, along with multiple value deals to bring guests back to its doors. The fan-favorite 2 for $25 menu is getting a revamp with two new limited-time entreés: the Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine and Big Bangin' Burger. Customers can choose from one of the two new dishes or the Oriental Chicken Salad and pair it with an appetizer or two side salads, all for just $25. Related: Papa Johns announces wild new menu deal to win back customers Applebee's is also expanding its beverage selection by relaunching the Summer Sips menu, which includes the returning $6 Backyard Blackberry Lemonade made with Tito's Vodka, Coors Light Brewtus, and the new Perfect Watermelon Margarita made with 1800 Reposado Tequila for $6 each. However, for the non-alcohol drinkers, the restaurant chain is also introducing the new Watermelon Lime Rush with Red Bull Red and the Strawberry Lemon Sunshine. All the new summer menu additions and deals are available for dine-in, pickup, or delivery at all participating Applebee's locations nationwide. Amid ongoing restaurant closures and Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings, many classic American restaurant chains are fighting to stay afloat by reviving the popular value deals that once made them household names. After emerging from bankruptcy, Red Lobster reintroduced its iconic Crabfest with new seafood boils and relaunched its Weekday Happy Hour to emphasize its comeback. More Food News: Taco Bell reveals new menu item with dream partnerCoca-Cola brings back controversial Coke flavorBurger King menu adds wild kids' meal toys parents will want too TGI Fridays, another bankrupt chain, partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery's Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) to launch the TBS Trio, a massive platter of tots, boneless wings, and sliders served over fries, all for $15. IHOP unveiled its new House Faves menu, offering four fan-favorite breakfast combos for around $6 to $7 each, and Denny's released a new deal featuring four classic breakfast slams for under $10 each. In addition, Chili's made a huge comeback with its 3 For Me Deal, which includes a drink, appetizer, and entrée of choice for $10.99. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Applebee's Announces Major Menu Change
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Applebee's is revamping its 2 for $25 menu to include two new entrées: Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine and the BIG Bangin' Burger. Applebee's says the additions promise both value and bold flavors, targeting customers that are looking to mix up their summer eats. Why It Matters Many well-known restaurant chains have been updating their menus this summer in an attempt to boost sales and draw in consumers. While Domino's revived its popular "Best Deal Ever" by offering any pizza with any toppings for $9.99 in online orders through August 3, KFC introduced fried pickles to its menu alongside a nationwide promotion offering free buckets of chicken to eligible customers. With fast food prices rising 47 percent over the past decade, many Americans have pulled back on both fast food and fast casual restaurants alike, according to WalletHub. A sign is posted in front of an Applebee's restaurant on June 12, 2024, in Hayward, California. A sign is posted in front of an Applebee's restaurant on June 12, 2024, in Hayward, To Know Applebee's says the new Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine features a "crispy, chicken breast filet, smothered in marinara sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese on a bed of fettuccine pasta in a Parmesan cream sauce. Served with a golden-brown signature breadstick with buttery garlic and parsley." According to Allrecipes, the combination works surprisingly well, balancing acidity and creaminess—a standout described as "savory and saucy chicken pasta that keeps you coming back for more." The company said the portion size also offers value and enough food for leftovers. "Whether you're looking to channel an 'Italian summer' or relax with a backyard cookout, we've got you covered with our new Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine and Big Bangin' Burger," Reid Leslie, Vice President of Marketing at Applebee's, said in a statement. Another additions to the menu is the BIG Bangin' Burger. The company says this burger "features a juicy all-beef patty topped with two slices of American cheese and Applebee's new sweet and spicy secret sauce made with jalapeños and bacon. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on a Brioche bun." "They recognize the economy is slowing and consumers are feeling the pressure on discretionary spending," Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital Group and the host of the 9innings podcast, told Newsweek. "By introducing new value-focused offerings like 2-for-meals, they're trying to get people back in the door." Applebee's is also rolling out new beverages. Guests can try the Perfect Watermelon Margarita—a blend featuring 1800 Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, watermelon, and lime—or the Watermelon Lime Rush, a nonalcoholic concoction with Red Bull, strawberry, and lemon lime soda. There's also the Strawberry Lemon Sunshine, with proceeds supporting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Dine Brands Global, Applebee's parent company, saw same-restaurant sales drop 2.2 percent in quarter 1. "The entire restaurant sector is facing serious headwinds: rising food costs, wage pressure, and margin compression," Thompson said. "This move is reactionary to a tightening and competitive market." Newsweek reached out to Applebee's for comment via email. What People Are Saying Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital Group and the host of the 9innings podcast, told Newsweek: "Applebee's, as well as the broader industry, is hoping customers view these offerings as a deal, something worth showing up for on a date night or a casual evening out. However, the landscape is getting tougher." Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, told Newsweek: "The latest additions to Applebee's menu are yet another attempt by major restaurant chains to draw in customers who have been favoring eating at home more recently due to increasing prices. Marketing an '2 for $25' deal could certainly garner interest, but the chain is hoping by introducing new items like Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine Pasta and a bigger burger that novelty items combined with cheaper prices will lure patrons back. It certainly could, but so far, we've seen mixed results from other chains that have tried similar offers." What Happens Next Both new entrées are available nationwide as part of the 2 for $25 menu, which includes two full-size entrées and either an appetizer or two side salads. The deal is perfect for date nights, group outings, or takeout, offering both value and a taste of summer's freshest flavors. "Ultimately, new deals may not go far with customers if they're still uncertain about other aspects of the economy, and that uncertainty is keeping them at home," Beene said.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dine Brands Global, Inc. to Release Second Quarter 2025 Earnings on August 6, 2025
PASADENA, Calif., July 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy's Taco Shop® restaurants, will announce its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 6, 2025, before the stock market opens. In conjunction with this announcement, Dine Brands will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) that morning to discuss the Company's financial results and business outlook. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at the Events and Presentations page under the site's Investors section at To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the Company's website above. About Dine Brands Global, Inc. Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop® brands. As of March 31, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 19 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located at FBN-R View source version on Contacts Investor Contact Matt LeeSr. Vice President, Finance and Investor RelationsDine Brands Global, Media Contact Susan NelsonSr. Vice President, Global CommunicationsDine Brands Global,
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Applebee's unveils all-new summer food lineup full of fan favorites featuring a 2 for $25 deal
Applebee's is celebrating the summer season with all-new items and a 2 for $25 deal. The restaurant chain launched its new lineup Monday at participating US locations, which features new food and drinks and the return of a fan favorite lemonade. The meals joining its 2 for $25 offer are Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine and BIG Bangin' Burger. The fettuccine dish is a classic meal for Applebee's, while the burger features two cheese slices and a dose of its new sweet and spicy sauce made with jalapenos and bacon. Along with the chain's new foods comes Applebee's latest Summertime Sip creations: Perfect Watermelon Margarita and Watermelon Lime Rush. Other drinks that have made their way to the summer lineup are the Backyard Blackberry Lemonade and Coors Light Brewtus. Applebee's is also offering a new Strawberry Lemon Sunshine beverage, created in collaboration with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to support childhood cancer. Restaurant guests interested in trying these new offerings for themselves can do so now, but only for a limited time. The newest lineup comes just weeks after Applebee's extended its All You Can Eat (AYCE) deal. The drinks featured in this year's summer lineup is the Perfect Watermelon Margarita, Backyard Blackberry Lemonade, Coors Light Brewtus, and Watermelon Lime Rush Applebee's has also recently made headlines after abruptly closing a restaurant in St Petersburg, Florida. The chain left customers and employees stunned after reportedly closing the location with just seven hours' notice. All that was left on the abandoned building was a sign thanking locals for their 'many years of business' and encouraging them to visit another Applebee's location. It comes as the chain has been struggling with a dip in sales, suffering a 2.2 percent sales decline during this year's first quarter. The chain has been looking for ways to bounce back from its hardships, from an increase in deals to improving customer rewards. Applebee's parent company Dine Brands Global also consolidated a number of locations to help save costs and closed about 300 restaurants between 2016 and 2023. The chain shuttered up to 35 restaurants in 2024, and is set to close between 20 and 25 this year. Applebee's suffered a 2.2 percent sales decline during this year's first quarter Besides at Applebee's, summer deals have been blowing up at a string of fast food restaurants. Sonic started up a half-price milkshake deal and brought back its fan favorite Watermelon and Lemonberry Slush drinks. Burger King and Wendy's have made limited-time offerings, including BOGOs. Once the season started heating up, Jimmy Johns entered the ring with its new Lemon Sunshine Cookie and a limited-time sandwich lineup. Other restaurant chains that are competing with merchandise instead of food include Olive Garden with its pasta-inspired pool floats, and Panera Bread's S'Mac and Cheese lip balm to celebrate National Mac & Cheese Day.
