Amid skyrocketing restaurant prices, a devotee and ex-Applebee’s employee has authenticated a trick to help you secure a burger, fries, and beverage for only $7.
Food blogger Kayleigh L’Eon is showing people how this simple hack is done.
Initially, as demonstrated in the video linked, she requests an Applebee’s traditional cheeseburger and fries, priced at $12.99. Upon delivery, it arrives in a standard takeout container, with the burger occupying a significant portion of the box, while a generous serving of fries is tucked away inside.
Next, she selects a children’s cheeseburger from Applebee’s, accompanied by fries, which includes a beverage for $6.99. Interestingly, this meal is served in a standard take-out container, and the burger occupies the same space as the adult version, with an equivalent amount of fries provided. Moreover, a drink is included in the package!
As a film enthusiast, when I encounter any uncertainty regarding two objects, I intentionally place them side by side under the camera’s lens, inviting viewers to visually compare their dimensions. Sometimes, even I find myself momentarily confused about which one is which!
So for half of the price, you get what looks to be the same exact meal, plus a drink. What gives?
The video spread rapidly, amassing over a million views, and the comments area below it is overflowing with opinions – some agreeing and others disputing her suggested Applebee’s trick, which she claims is quite effective.
A previous employee of Applebee’s appears to agree with her statement, writing: “As someone who used to work at Applebee’s, I can assure you that there is absolutely no difference.
It is stated that when either a standard classic cheeseburger or a children’s version of the same was ordered, the kitchen staff would not perform any special steps.
Some commenters are displeased with the food blogger, believing they exploited the restaurant.
According to some people, this trick has been successful at certain Applebee’s locations, but not all. Still, given its potential success, it might be worth giving it a shot.
Popular Restaurants That Have Faded Away
All-Star Cafe
The global triumph of the Hard Rock Cafe paved the way for a trend of imitation themed eateries. However, restaurants built around novelty items proved to be less resilient compared to those centered around scrumptious cuisine. Consequently, most businesses modeled after Hard Rock faded away within a few years.
One such instance is the Official All-Star Cafe, a spin-off of the Planet Hollywood chain, but supported by sports celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal, Ken Griffey Jr., and Wayne Gretzky instead of movie stars. The first branch opened in New York City in 1995; however, the chain failed to thrive. It might have been due to the common perception that sporting events are associated with overpriced and unappetizing food (perhaps this was a factor?). The cafe closed its doors in 2007.
Beefsteak Charlie’s
Over time, a restaurant in New York City grew significantly and established itself as a well-known institution across the Tri-State region, with numerous branches. Their ads promoting their steaks and endless salad bars became common sights on TV. The chain, along with its catchphrase “You’re gonna get spoiled!”, were satirized in an early Saturday Night Live sketch titled “Pre-Chewed Charlie’s.” Despite the high profile, the chain eventually faced decline and closed down completely towards the end of the 2000s.
Burger Chef
In the beginning, when the first “Star Wars” movie premiered, its initial food tie-ins weren’t with McDonald’s. Instead, these were made with Burger Chef, a popular burger chain that boasted over 1,000 restaurants during the 1970s. Although they eventually faded in popularity through the 80s, Burger Chef remains significant in fast food lore; they introduced their own version of the Happy Meal (called the “Funmeal”) more than five years before McDonald’s did.
Chi-Chi’s
In the 1970s and 1980s, a restaurant chain named Chi-Chi’s flourished, derived from one of its founders’ wives. By the 1990s, the company owned over 200 restaurants, and Hormel Foods licensed their name for a profitable range of tortilla chips and salsas. Today, these products continue to be sold in grocery stores, but unfortunately, the restaurants closed down by the mid-2000s – not long after they were associated with a significant hepatitis outbreak. (As I understand it, people tend to avoid dining at restaurants linked to hepatitis cases.)
Dive!
Steven Spielberg: Renowned film director as well as a former sandwich maker? Indeed, for a period in the 1990s. During this time, Spielberg launched his own Los Angeles sandwich shop named Dive!, which was themed underwater with a large yellow submarine adorning its exterior. The submarine sandwiches on offer at Dive! ranged from a soft shell crab sandwich to a “Nuclear Sicilian Sub Rosa,” the meaning of which remains unclear. Despite the opening of a second Dive! in Las Vegas, both eateries ultimately closed by the early 2000s.
Don Pablo’s
If you’ve never dined at Chi-Chi’s, it’s likely that you visited a Don Pablo’s instead. In the late 1990s, Don Pablo’s was the second largest Mexican and Tex-Mex chain in the country. However, its prosperity didn’t endure. Despite offering a variety of tacos and fajitas, the company behind Don Pablo’s filed for bankruptcy during the 2000s, and the last functioning location closed in 2019.
Fashion Cafe
At approximately the same period as the All-Star Cafe, a team of high-profile models were recruited to spearhead a chain of Fashion Cafes. However, despite having Elle Macpherson, Naomi Campbell, and other big names on board, as well as an extensive seven-page menu, the venture didn’t thrive. The initial New York City branch opened and shut its doors within three years.
The Ground Round
Howard Johnson’s
Over the years, the original owners of Ground Round, Howard Johnson’s, have faced similar hardships. Although the company continues to run hotels, it was once the leading restaurant chain in America. Sadly, its restaurant business no longer exists (the last one closed in 2022). If you’re intrigued by internet oddities, search for Howard Johnson’s Children’s Menu and discover some of the unusual dishes they offered to kids, such as the “Humpty Dumpty,” a combination of Small Tuna Fish Salad, Egg, Tomato on Crisp Lettuce, Potato Chip Garnish, Roll, Butter, Ice Cream, Sherbet or Gelatin, and a drink, all for just 95 cents. Delicious!
Kenny Rogers Roasters
In the iconic Seinfeld episode, Kramer and Jerry found themselves hooked on Kenny Rogers Roasters’ chicken, transforming country music legend Kenny Rogers into a fast-food phenomenon in the 90s. Despite U.S. locations of his Roasters shutting down years ago, they continue to thrive internationally with over 100 outlets. It’s high time for Kramer and Jerry to pack their bags for a trip to Malaysia!
Lone Star Steakhouse
Notably, this chain of steakhouses is known for a unique custom – each table receives a basket of roasted peanuts and customers are invited to toss the shells on the floor. Children find this fun, although it’s debatable whether parents appreciate dining in a restaurant that’s often littered with shells. It’s said that only one Lone Star location remains open in Guam; the rest have closed down over time.”
The new version retains the original meaning and provides a more conversational tone for easier reading.
Marvel Mania
Check out this interesting fact: Marvel’s first theme restaurant, Marvel Mania, was established three years prior to X-Men. This restaurant was situated at Universal Studios Hollywood and, yes, the Hulk costume character at its grand opening looked just like that. The food at Marvel Mania, a place I really wanted my parents to take me, was rather mediocre, but the decor, featuring a life-sized Iron Man armor, was a dream come true back then. Regrettably, the mediocre food proved more appealing than the exciting Marvel memorabilia, and the restaurant eventually closed before a second location could be opened.
Morrison’s
Once upon time, numerous Morrison’s Cafeterias dotted the American South, each boasting an array of many dishes. A vintage commercial I came across on YouTube showcased their fried shrimp, seafood au gratin, baked fillet, fried fish, fried scallops, blackened fillets, along with any two vegetables, bread, and butter. That’s quite a feast! In 1998, they were acquired by one of their rivals, Piccadilly, who subsequently closed most of the outlets – although there seems to be one still in operation in Mobile, Alabama. Does anyone fancy some seafood au gratin?
NASCAR Cafe
Nothing beats the aroma of motor oil and diesel fuel when it comes to appetizing scents, but apparently, that’s not enough to keep a business going. Despite the lasting fame of NASCAR, the NASCAR Cafe didn’t last long, even with its flagship location in the Sahara Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, which featured a roller coaster called Speed: The Ride. Interestingly, the menus I could find online don’t seem to offer any racing-themed dishes, although the decor was truly impressive, featuring full-size stock cars on a track that adorned the walls.
Old Country Buffet
Restaurants that let you eat as much as you want have always been popular. In the 1980s and ’90s, buffets with extensive menus and affordable prices became widespread, with Old Country Buffet being one of the most successful examples. However, buffets were not designed to cope with pandemics. They couldn’t adjust to a world dominated by food delivery services, and their large food troughs started looking more like health hazards than attractive features. Consequently, the company that owned Old Country Buffet, along with many other similar restaurants such as HomeTown Buffet, closed them down in the early 2020s.
Showbiz Pizza Place
In the 1980s, two dominant figures ruled the pizza/arcade sector: Chuck E. Cheese, still around today but in the process of discontinuing its well-known animatronic characters, and Showbiz Pizza Place, known for its unique animatronic animal band, The Rock-afire Explosion, which has a devoted cult following to such an extent that it was the subject of a documentary in 2008. After merging in the mid-1980s, Showbiz and Chuck E. Cheese eventually merged, with the Showbiz brand eventually being phased out. The show’s run has long since ended.
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