'Why would you eat a $10 burger out of a paper bag in your car?' Applebee's throws shade at fast food chains as it touts deals

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• The CEO of Applebee's owner, Dine Brands, told CNBC that the chain offers a better value proposition than its fast-food rivals.
• Diners have been complaining that fast food is too expensive after years of price hikes.
• But they're also cutting back at casual-dining chains. Applebee's diners are buying cheaper items and visiting less often.

The CEO of Applebee's owner, Dine Brands, said that diners are being lured in by value...