Does Applebee's or Chili's do the best appetizer trio? We taste-tested three starter-sized menu items from each restaurant chain to find out for ourselves.

Discounts are making restaurants like Applebee's and Chili's as affordable as fast food chains like McDonald's, leading some customers to switch.

The appetizer combo wars are heating up as restaurants battle to be the king of the sampler platter. Applebee's just launched its Ultimate Trio, an appetizer sampler similar to Chili's Triple Dipper.

With both grocery and restaurant prices taking a toll on Americans' wallets more than ever, people are in search of an affordable place where they can relax and eat. Of those few options, the chain ...

Each affordable burger was properly cooked and served with plenty of fries. The best value was at Chili's, where my burger came with fries, a soft drink, and a starter. Fast food may still be quick ...

America has a new favorite grill and bar chain. For the first time, Chili's overtook Applebee's in terms of U.S. systemwide sales in 2024, according to Technomic. Data from the restaurant tracking ...

I tried value meals at Chili's and Applebee's to see which one was a better deal. Chili's 3-For-Me included bottomless chips and salsa and could be upgraded with a classic margarita. Applebee's ...

Rick Cardenas, Darden Restaurants CEO, said casual chains like Chili's and Applebee's seem to be having some success competing with fast-food spots.