Applebee’s brings back All You Can Eat deal with new Don Julio 'Poolio' margarita cup

Nbcwashington · May 12, 2026 · 439 words · By Joseph Lamour; TODAY

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If you have a big appetite for casual dining and drink names that rhyme, you’re in luck.

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What happened

If you have a big appetite for casual dining and drink names that rhyme, you’re in luck.

Why it matters

On May 11, Applebee’s announced its All You Can Eat deal is back for the summer.

Common ground

Starting now, for a limited time, customers can enjoy unlimited Boneless Wings, Riblets and Double Crunch Shrimp, along with endless fries, for $15.99 when dining in.

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What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “All You Can Eat Double Crunch Shrimp: Fried shrimp are served with cocktail sauce, coleslaw and endless fries.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple sources confirm the Double Crunch Shrimp are served with cocktail sauce, coleslaw, and fries.

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web search NEUTRAL — In addition to the Double Crunch Shrimp, the Riblets — one of Applebee's most popular menu items – is getting the all-you-can-eat treatment. Like the shrimp, it comes with coleslaw and Endless Fries, …
https://www.tastingtable.com/1865964/chain-all-you-can-eat-d…

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web search NEUTRAL — Applebee's is again offering all-you-can-eat boneless wings, riblets and double crunch shrimp, mix and match, for a limited time for $14.99.Applebee's Grill + Bar.The shrimp are battered and fried, se…
https://www.pennlive.com/life/2024/01/applebees-brings-back-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Double Crunch Shrimp: Crispy battered Double Crunch Shrimp, served with cocktail sauce, coleslaw and fries. Applebee's has brought back its popular All You Can Eat deal.
https://www.aol.com/articles/applebees-brings-back-eat-deal-…

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Claim 2: “folks can enjoy two new Poolio with Don Julio margaritas, served in a collectible cup”

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Multiple sources confirm the introduction of 'Poolio with Don Julio' margaritas served in collectible cups.

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web search NEUTRAL — Applebee’s is offering unlimited Boneless Wings, Riblets and Double Crunch Shrimp, along with endless fries, for $15.99, and Poolio with Don Julio margaritas.
https://www.today.com/food/restaurants/applebees-all-you-can…

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web search NEUTRAL — Plus, Applebee’s NEW Poolio with Don Julio margaritas are making a splash in neighborhoods nationwide! Guests can enjoy tasty margaritas mixed with refreshing, seasonal flavors of watermelon and tropi…
https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/appleb…

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web search NEUTRAL — Applebee's is bringing back its popular all-you-can-eat promotion for a limited time. The restaurant chain announced the return of the dine-in-only deal in a news release on Monday, May 11. Guests can…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/applebee-s-revives-h…

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Claim 3: “Nonalcoholic Rockin’ Poppin’ Shirley: This mocktail... comes with lemon lime soda and grenadine with strawberry popping candy for $14.”

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Claim 4: “Belly Floppin’ Melon Margarita: This new beverage combines reposado tequila, vodka, triple sec and lime for $14.”

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No evidence was found regarding the specific ingredients of the Belly Floppin’ Melon Margarita.

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Claim 5: “All You Can Eat Riblets: Slow-cooked pork riblets are served with Honey BBQ, Hot Honey Glaze or Sweet Asian Chile sauce, coleslaw and endless fries.”

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Sources confirm riblets are served with Honey BBQ, Hot Honey Glaze, or Sweet Asian Chile sauce, and are accompanied by coleslaw and fries.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Animal" is the debut single by American rock band Neon Trees, released on March 16, 2010 from their debut studio album, Habits.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_(Neon_Trees_song)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Applebee's Restaurants LLC. is an American company that develops, franchises, and operates the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurant chain. Applebee's focuses on casual dining, with mainstrea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applebee's

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — IHOP Restaurants LLC (US: EYE-hop; acronym for International House of Pancakes) is an American multinational pancake house restaurant chain that specializes in American breakfast foods. It is owned b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IHOP

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Claim 6: “The price has remained the same since 2025, but it was $14.99 in 2024.”

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One source mentions the current price is $15.99, while another source explicitly states the deal is being offered for $14.99. There is no evidence provided to confirm the specific price history for 2024 vs 2025.

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Claim 7: “Priced at $14, the Poolio with Don Julio drinks (Sunny Sipper Margarita and Belly Floppin’ Melon Margarita) come with... a pool-shaped cup you can keep.”

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While the existence of the Poolio cups and the specific margarita names are mentioned in general search results, the specific $14 price point for these drinks is not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence (the provided search results for this specific claim were dictionary definitions).

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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of SUNNY is marked by brilliant sunlight : full of sunshine. How to use sunny in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny

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web search NEUTRAL — SUNNY definition: 1. bright because of light from the sun: 2. A sunny person is usually happy and relaxed and does…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sunny

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web search NEUTRAL — 1. the round body in the sky that gives light and heat to the earth.
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/sunny

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Claim 8: “On May 11, Applebee’s announced its All You Can Eat deal is back for the summer.”

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Multiple web search results confirm Applebee's brought back the All You Can Eat deal, and one specifically mentions the announcement was made in a news release on Monday, May 11.

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Claim 9: “All You Can Eat Boneless Wings: Breaded boneless chicken pieces are tossed in your choice of sauce, including: Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo or Hot Honey Glaze.”

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Web search results explicitly list the six wing sauce flavors: Classic Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo, and Hot Honey Glaze.

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Claim 10: “customers can enjoy unlimited Boneless Wings, Riblets and Double Crunch Shrimp, along with endless fries, for $15.99 when dining in.”

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Multiple sources confirm the deal includes unlimited Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp with endless fries for $15.99.

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Claim 11: “Sunny Sipper Margarita: This new drink combines reposado tequila, coconut rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and lime for $14.”

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No evidence was found regarding the specific ingredients of the Sunny Sipper Margarita.

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Claim 12: “$6 Long Beach Tea: This new drink is a West Coast twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea made with STILL G.I.N. by Dre & Snoop, vodka, rum, triple sec, lemon sour and cranberry juice, and served in Applebee’s signature Mucho glass for $14.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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