Applebee’s customer reveals ‘insane’ hack to get full meal for just $6.99 – and former employee backs it up

A FOODIE has revealed a simple yet shocking hack to order a full meal from Applebee’s for just $6.99.The trick will get you a burger, fries, and a drink all for just a few bucks – and a former Applebee’s worker even verified that the hack was legit.

GettyA foodie shared how she makes the most of her visits to Applebee’s[/caption]The content creator explained how she got a full meal from Applebee’s for just $6.99FACEBOOK/Kayleigh L’EonWith inflation pinching consumers’ wallets, Americans are on the lookout to get the best bang for their buck – especially when it comes to eating out.Higher food prices have made dining out less affordable for many, with an increasing number of consumers turning to takeout, delivery, and home cooked meals.



However, eating out doesn’t have to break the bank.Kayleigh L’Eon, a food content creator, shares videos of taste tests and food deals – including one video on how to score a full meal from Applebee’s for a fraction of the regular price.In the Facebook reel, L’Eon held up two food platters side by side, each containing a side of fries as well as a cheeseburger with lettuce, pickles, and tomato on a brioche bun.

Although the two meals looked nearly identical, the content creator shared that one was the Applebee’s classic cheeseburger while the other was a kids classic cheeseburger.“Do you even know which one it is just from looking at it?” she asked. “Because I don’t, and I have it right in front of me.

”While the meals were very similar, L’Eon noted that they differed quite dramatically in price.She paid $12.99 for the regular classic cheeseburger, whereas the kids meal rang in at $6 less.

L’Eon said that the two meals came with the same amount of fries and weighed basically the same in her hands, but the kids version cost just $6.99 and included a drink. TASTE TESTThe content creator could not definitively discern which meal was which, but assumed that one was the kids classic cheeseburger because it had slightly less hamburger meat.

“You can tell that it definitely does have a little bit less meat than the classic cheeseburger, but for $6, who cares?”“It’s literally the same,” said the foodie. “Same amount of fries, same toppings – and it comes with a drink.”L’Eon pulled the two burgers out of their containers and held them side by side, saying that there was no noticeable difference.

Fast Food meal dealsHere are some of the current value meals offered by popular fast food joints.Taco Bell’s $7 Luxe Cravings Box:Chalupa SupremeBeefy Five-Layer BurritoDouble Stacked TacoChips and nacho cheese sauceMedium drinkMcDonald’s $5 Meal Deal:McDouble or McChicken sandwichFour-piece Chicken McNuggetsSmall friesSmall soft drinkWendy’s $5 Biggie Bag:Junior Bacon Cheeseburger or Crispy Chicken SandwichFour-piece chicken nuggetsJunior friesSmall soft drinkBurger King’s $5 Your Way Meal:Whopper Junior, Chicken Junior, or Bacon CheeseburgerFriesFour-piece chicken nuggetsSoft drinkShe also noted that they felt the same weight in her hands, calling it “insane.”For good measure, she tasted the cheeseburgers as well, and concluded that there was no difference.

“Next time you’re at Applebee’s and you want to save some money, definitely get the kids cheeseburger,” encouraged L’Eon.WHAT’S THE CATCH?Many foodies flooded the comment section, with some praising the content creator for the hack and others criticizing her for taking advantage of the fast casual chain. Even Applebee’s workers joined in on the conversation, defending L’Eon’s trick.

“As a former person that worked at Applebee’s, I promise there’s no difference at all,” wrote one user. They explained that when a customer ordered a regular classic cheeseburger or a kids classic cheeseburger, the line cooks “never did anything different.”However, several other Applebee’s workers disagreed, coming to the conclusion that whether or not the hack works varied by franchise location.

They argued that there was a “huge difference” when it came to how the two meals were prepared. “I also worked at Applebee’s. There is a difference.

Less meat and smaller portion of fries,” commented one user.Another Applebee’s employee chimed in, noting that the regular burger at their local restaurant was seven ounces while the kids cheeseburger was 3.5 ounces.

Check out these other hacks to save money when eating out.A family of five has revealed a Texas Roadhouse hack to score a “cheap meal” for just $37 – and there were two add ons.Plus, an IHOP employee shared the best ordering hacks to save money – and fans praise her saying they can “finally go” to the chain.

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