Applebee’s And IHOP Receipt Reveals Prices At Grand Bazaar Opening

APPLEBEE’S AND IHOP RECEIPT GIVES TRINIDADIANS FIRST LOOK AT PRICES AFTER GRAND BAZAAR OPENING
Trinidad and Tobago is getting its first real-world look at what dining at the newly opened Applebee’s and IHOP location at Grand Bazaar could cost, after a customer’s receipt began circulating on social media.
The receipt, dated Sunday, September 6, 2026, shows an order from the combined Applebee’s and IHOP operation at Building S, City of Grand Bazaar, Valsayn.
Among the prices visible are TT$90 for Chicken & Waffles, TT$99 for Boneless Wings, TT$125 for a cheeseburger with French fries, TT$150 for a Spinach & Mushroom Omelette and TT$195 for Blackened Cajun Salmon with seasoned broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes.
Drinks on the bill include large orange juice at TT$35 and large cranberry juice at TT$40, while a Bahama Mama is listed at TT$65.
The receipt provides an interesting early snapshot of how the internationally recognised American restaurant brands are being priced for the Trinidad and Tobago market.
For the particular order shown, the base amount is listed as TT$879. The receipt also displays TT$120.89 alongside 12.5 per cent VAT and TT$87.90 alongside a 10 per cent gratuity, with TT$1,087.79 appearing as the subtotal on the visible portion of the receipt.
There is, however, an apparent issue with how the totals are labelled on the receipt. TT$879 plus TT$120.89 and TT$87.90 equals TT$1,087.79. This means the figure labelled “Subtotal” appears to already incorporate both amounts shown for VAT and gratuity. The remainder of the receipt is not visible, so it cannot be determined from the image alone whether the gratuity was subsequently added again or whether this is simply a labelling or formatting issue.
The receipt should also not be treated as the restaurant’s complete menu or as evidence that every customer should expect to spend more than TT$1,000. The total represents one particular order containing several meals, sides and beverages.
Still, the individual prices offer consumers one of the clearest early indications of what they may encounter when visiting the newly opened location.
The arrival of Applebee’s and IHOP adds two major American restaurant names to Trinidad and Tobago’s competitive casual dining market, where international franchises must balance brand familiarity with local spending power.
With the doors now open, attention is likely to shift from anticipation surrounding the brands’ arrival to the food, service, portion sizes and, perhaps most importantly for many consumers, whether the experience represents value for money.