People React To Applebee’s Being Named Official Grill + Bar Of The NFL

Applebee’s Grill + Bar and the National Football League announced today they have entered into a multi-year partnership agreement designating Applebee’s as the Official Grill + Bar of the NFL.

According to the NFL, with this new partnership, the restaurant chain will “leverage” the entire NFL calendar, beginning with next week’s NFL Draft.

“Applebee’s fans are NFL fans, which is why we are excited to bring America’s Favorite Grill + Bar together with America’s number one sport in a way that will create a fun and engaging experience for all,” said Joel Yashinsky, chief marketing officer at Applebee’s Grill + Bar.

“We have the best food and drinks to enjoy while watching games, whether dining at our restaurants or enjoying Applebee’s To Go at home. From America’s Favorite Boneless Wings, Mozzarella Sticks and more to a wide range of bar offerings, there’s no better place than Applebee’s to enjoy watching football. We can’t wait to provide great experiences and NFL opportunities to our fans.”

Applebee’s has been a sponsor of the pregame show, Football Night in America, for NBC’s Sunday Night Football since 2019.

Deals that come with the NFL, Applebee’s partnership

To help the NFL kick off the road to Super Bowl LIX, Applebee’s is offering 20 FREE Boneless Wings with a $40 online purchase during the 2024 NFL Draft. From Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27, guests can order To Go or deliver directly from Applebees.com or Applebee’s mobile app.

Reactions

Some people immediately responded to the partnership news and even brought on the jokes. Someone on

This should help the 12 Applebee’s that’s still exist make it another year before they shut down as well.

— Investor G🅰️dget (@InvestorGadgt) April 16, 2024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1780223570737614893%7Ctwgr%5Efd290dab98638f8a746861442a24b4761cd5c12e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whiskeyriff.com%2F2024%2F04%2F16%2Fnfl-announces-applebees-as-their-official-grill-bar-and-the-internet-brought-the-jokes%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X, formerly known as Twitter, said, “This should help the 12 Applebee’s that’s still exist make it another year before they shut down as well.” One person

I often said “you know what the nfl needs? an official grill and bar” https://t.co/goQh1Xl2CA

— Gucci Coochie (@coochiekombucha) April 16, 2024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1780228969440104883%7Ctwgr%5Efd290dab98638f8a746861442a24b4761cd5c12e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whiskeyriff.com%2F2024%2F04%2F16%2Fnfl-announces-applebees-as-their-official-grill-bar-and-the-internet-brought-the-jokes%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">responded with pure sarcasm saying, “I often said ‘you know what the nfl needs? an official grill and bar'”

Another person

The NFL announced that Brazzers is now the new official pornographer of the NFL. pic.twitter.com/D4dD2K3SWK

— McNeil (@Reflog_18) April 16, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recreated a partnership logo with the NFL and adult website Brazzers, with the caption, “The NFL announced that Brazzers is now the new official pornographer of the NFL.” Brazzers actually

Well, looks like the field isn't the only place we'll see scoring this season! 🏈

— Brazzers (@Brazzers) April 16, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">responded to the recreation. “Well, looks like the field isn’t the only place we’ll see scoring this season!” they said.

Last month, Applebee’s was crowned “America’s Favorite Boneless Wings.” In 2023, a national Omnibus survey was conducted, followed by a series of nationally representative double-blind taste tests in four distinct geographic regions. Applebee’s Classic Buffalo Boneless Wings were preferred in every region versus the competitive national chains. Applebee’s Classic Buffalo Boneless Wings were statistically significantly preferred at a 95 percent confidence level nationally.