Applebee’s announced several new menu items on Monday.

Applebee’s signature 2 for $25 menu will now feature the new Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger. The deal allows diners to choose two entrees and a popular appetizer, such as Boneless Wings, Crunchy Onion Rings or Mozzarella Sticks, or two side salads.

The restaurant chain also announced the new Sizzlin’ Cookie Dough Pie and Crispy Pickle Fries.

Why It Matters

Multiple restaurant chains have been i ntroducing new menu items and offering deals in an attempt to boost sales and draw in customers.

A YouGov poll released last month found that 54 percent of Americans have altered dining preferences to cut expenses. The survey found that 56 percent of American diners said discounts would encourage them to eat out more often. The poll also fou

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