Country Star Declares Applebee's Fatigue, Seeks Dining Hiatus

As of November 16th, 2025, country music star Walker Hayes, known for his hit song "Fancy Like" which celebrates Applebee's, has revealed he's had his fill of the restaurant chain. In an interview earlier this year, Hayes disclosed that Applebee's had given him a gold card for free food for life, but he's now grown tired of the establishment.

Hayes explained that he and his family had "crushed" Applebee's so hard at one point that they've reached a state of "Applebee's fatigue." The singer compared it to a time when he worked at Macaroni Grill, saying, "I mean the food is solid and the service is amazing -- the whole brand is amazing -- but if I just email Macaroni Grill then I need to drive to another town. And I think we're there on Applebee's."

Hayes went on to say that the family had "had so many Oreo shakes, you would not believe" and that he'd "be fine if I never ate another Oreo again." The country star made it clear that he and his family have had more than their fill of Applebee's, and they're now taking a break from the restaurant chain.