I was at Applebee's yesterday with my husband. I asked to replace the potatoes and garlic bread that comes with the smothered chicken with a side salad. The waitress said I would have to pay an extra $1.99!! I said ask your boss and she came back and said the answer is no and then told me everyone always asks to do that. Duh!! When will they wake up and realise the customer is not going to return when they don't get what they need.